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The Godwins, Pt 2 [audio 15min]

Anna Massey explains how Harold Godwinson became King Harold II. "This Sceptred Isle: Dynasties" is a narrative history charting over a thousand years of influence wielded by the power brokers of Britain and Ireland, told in 10 programmes written by historian Christopher Lee and narrated by actor Anna Massey, with readings by actor Robert Powell.
Read entire article at BBC Radio 7 "This Sceptred Isle: Dynasties" Fri 9th Jun