5. The Building of Boats

In France the Normans prepare to set sail for England, building a fleet on an unparalleled scale.

Meanwhile Harold has been fighting the King of Norway in the north of England.

An oral dramatisation of the Bayeux Tapestry by Simon Armitage and Jeff Young.

William ... Stephen Dillane
Reporter ... Kirsty Wark
Father (Carpenter) ... Stephen Boxer
French Soldier ... Kevin McMonagle
French Sailor ... Treva Etienne
Carpenter's Son ... Ike Hamilton

Music by Harvey Brough.

Associate Producer Kate Valentine

Director: Kate Rowland

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2001.