The BBC drama takes us from the coronation of Edward the Confessor in 1043 and through the turbulent 11th century. But how accurate is it?
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The BBC drama takes us from the coronation of Edward the Confessor in 1043 and through the turbulent 11th century. But how accurate is it?
The BBC drama takes us from the coronation of Edward the Confessor in 1043 and through the turbulent 11th century. But how accurate is it?
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