It's 865 AD and the Great Heathen Army, the Vikings, have invaded Britain. Al takes up his sword to discover the truth behind how the Vikings were so successful in Britain. John Thomson represents the northern Viking horde as they explore the truth behind what Vikings really looked like, before they get ready for a Viking wedding. The pair delve into how these invasions started the north/south divide and set sail to discover the truth behind the Vikings' fearsome battle prowess, with help from British cultural historian Dr Janina Ramirez.
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Show Name....... Al Murray: Why Do the Brits Win Every War?
Rating.......... N/A
Premiered....... 2021-10-19
Type............ Documentary
Genre........... Comedy | History
Plot............ Together with his alter ego The Pub Landlord and joined by comedians and personalities from each country he visits, Al will be attempting to unpick the Great British psyche in a bid to understand whether we are helped or hindered by our illustrious military past and how our regular harking back to Britain's glory days is viewed by our near neighbours and so-called allies'.In each episode Al will tackle Britain's relations with a different one-time military adversary, ranging from France and Germany to those who have occupied Britain at various points before being unceremoniously ejected, such as the Romans and Vikings, finishing with that fairest of all fair-weather friends, the Americans.
Cast............ Al Murray ... Presenter
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Network......... Sky History
Country......... United Kingdom
Language........ English
Runtime......... 60 mins
Status.......... Ended
Air Date........ Wednesday 21:00
URL............. https://www.tvmaze.com/shows/56410/al-murray-why-do-the-brits-win-every-war
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Episode Name.... The Vikings
Season.......... 1x05
Plot............ It's 865 AD and the Great Heathen Army, the Vikings, have invaded Britain. Al takes up his sword to discover the truth behind how the Vikings were so successful in Britain. John Thomson represents the northern Viking horde as they explore the truth behind what Vikings really looked like, before they get ready for a Viking wedding. The pair delve into how these invasions started the north/south divide and set sail to discover the truth behind the Vikings' fearsome battle prowess, with help from British cultural historian Dr Janina Ramirez.
Runtime......... 60 mins
Air Date........ 2021-11-17 Wednesday, 16:00
URL............. https://www.tvmaze.com/episodes/2208168/al-murray-why-do-the-brits-win-every-war-1x05-the-vikings
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Episode Name.... Scotland versus England
Season.......... 1x06
Plot............ In this episode Al meets the Auld Enemy', where bitter sibling rivalry is as strong today as it's ever been. Joined by Sanjeev Kohli, Al visits Craufurdland Castle to explore the truth behind famous battles from the Wars of Scottish Independence. The pair don mighty (pedal-powered) steeds to recreate the legendary axe attack from the battle of Bannockburn, claim independence for a town that's switched sides too many times to mention, and explore just how effective cow camouflage' is when invading a castle.
Runtime......... 60 mins
Air Date........ 2021-11-24 Wednesday, 16:00
URL............. https://www.tvmaze.com/episodes/2208169/al-murray-why-do-the-brits-win-every-war-1x06-scotland-versus-england
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