A combination of verse from Simon Armitage and prose from Jeff Young lends a voice to the chain of events depicted on the famous Bayeux Tapestry. This production chronicles the history surrounding the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and the ascension of Duke William of Normandy to the English throne.
Harold, Duke of Wessex, takes the English throne, despite Edward the Confessor's wish that William Duke of Normandy should be his heir. Seeking retribution, William sails to England and heads his troops towards Hastings, where the battle eventually concludes with Harold's death by an arrow shot to the eye. Poetry and prose are interspersed with war correspondent-style reports on the action. As the royal dukes ponder their lot, assorted commoners of the day discuss fear, heroism and grief.
- ISBN10 0563478152
- ISBN13 9780563478157
- Publish Date 5 February 2001
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 14 November 2002
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher AudioGO Limited
- Imprint BBC Audiobooks Ltd
- Format Audiobook
- Duration 2 hours and 35 minutes
- Language English