Athelstan: England's First King', with Michael Wood

In 927, King Athelstan conquered Viking York and secured the submission of Britains rulers at Eamont Bridge, a crowning achievement that created the first united kingdom of England.

As its 1,100th anniversary approaches, acclaimed historian and broadcasterMichael Wood explores Athelstans extraordinary life from birth to death.In a dazzling new talk, he offers fresh insights into Englands forgotten founder king, reveals Gloucesters important place in his story and considers the challenges of writing an early medieval biography.

He is currently working on a major new life of Athelstan published next April.