Alfred vs the Vikings | Podcast series
In this four-part HistoryExtra podcast series, Viking expert Dr Eleanor Barraclough traces the struggle between Alfred and the Vikings
- James Osborne
Published: April 10, 2026 at 11:26 AM
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In this four-part podcast series, James Osborne is joined by Viking expert Dr Eleanor Barraclough to trace the struggle between Alfred and the Vikings, from the arrival of the Great Heathen Army in 865 to the decisive battle of Edington and its far-reaching aftermath.
Across the series, they explore the story from both sides: the world of the Viking army and the realities of life within it, the collapse of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, Alfred’s flight into the marshes, and the uneasy peace that subsequently reshaped England.
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Dr Eleanor Barraclough tells the story of the Great Heathen Army, and explains what it was like it live within it
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Dr Eleanor Barraclough follows the Great Heathen Army on its rampage across Anglo-Saxon England
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Dr Eleanor Barraclough tells the story of Alfred the Great's journey from his lowest ebb, to his ascent to reclaim his throne
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Dr Eleanor Barraclough explores how the Vikings' ninth-century invasion rewrote the future of Anglo-Saxon England
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Beyond the podcastAlfred vs the Vikings
In a four-part HistoryExtra podcast series, Viking expert Dr Eleanor Barraclough traces the struggle between Alfred and the Vikings, from the arrival of the Great Heathen Army in 865 to the decisive battle of Edington and its far-reaching aftermath. Below, find essential reading and listening to dive deeper into this pivotal moment in history
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Authors
James OsborneSenior content producer
James Osborne is a senior content producer at HistoryExtra
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