Michael Wood on Beowulf
· 59m
Director
Arif Nurmohamed, Anna ThompsonOverview
Historian Michael Wood returns to his first great love, the Anglo-Saxon world, to reveal the origins of our literary heritage. Focusing on Beowulf and drawing on other Anglo-Saxon classics, he traces the birth of English poetry back to the Dark Ages. Travelling across the British Isles from East Anglia to Scotland and with the help of Nobel prize-winning poet Seamus Heaney, actor Julian Glover, local historians and enthusiasts, he brings the story and language of this iconic poem to life.
Cast of Michael Wood on Beowulf
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What is Michael Wood on Beowulf about?
Historian Michael Wood returns to his first great love, the Anglo-Saxon world, to reveal the origins of our literary heritage. Focusing on Beowulf and drawing on other Anglo-Saxon classics, he traces the birth of English poetry back to the Dark Ages. Travelling across the British Isles from East Anglia to Scotland and with the help of Nobel prize-winning poet Seamus Heaney, actor Julian Glover…
How long is Michael Wood on Beowulf?
Michael Wood on Beowulf runs 59 minutes.
Who directed Michael Wood on Beowulf?
Michael Wood on Beowulf was directed by Arif Nurmohamed and Anna Thompson.
Who is in the cast of Michael Wood on Beowulf?
The cast of Michael Wood on Beowulf includes Michael Wood (Presenter) and Julian Glover (Self - Storyteller).