Aired Wednesday June 23, 9:00pm - 10:00pmon BBC Four HD

King Arthur's Britain: The Truth Unearthed

In the fifth century, the future of Britain hung in the balance, after four centuries of straight roads and hot and cold running water the Romans upped and left, called back to support their own ailing Empire. The country quickly descended into chaos, plunging the native population into poverty and instability as their livelihoods, many dependent on the Romans, disappeared almost overnight. The nation was vulnerable and it didn't take long for Anglo-Saxon invaders to take advantage.

Category
Documentary / History / Special
Original air date
2018-09-16
Cast and crew
  • Kenny ScottDirector
  • Professor Alice RobertsHost