Aired Wednesday 14 February,
8:00pm - 9:00pmon BBC Four HD
Invasion! with Sam Willis
Series 1 Episode 2Dr Sam Willis tells the story of the Barbary Corsair pirates, who made their HQ on Lundy Island, and brings together the evidence of the little-known tale of King Louis the Lion. This French king invaded Britain in the 13th century after being invited to do so by plotting nobles.
- Category
- Documentary / History
- Original air date
- 12/12/2017
Cast and crew
