New on TV today: Invasion; The Normans
Saturday 20 July
Channel: HISTORY (DStv 186)
TX Time: 19h25
Genre: Documentary Series, History, Docu-Drama
850 years ago, the Normans were one of the world’s most powerful military forces, dominating Britain, France and Sicily.
Over two episodes we will explore the 12th Century Norman invasion of Ireland.
Generally considered English or Welsh, the Normans were in fact as much French as British.
In 1166 Ireland is torn apart by war between rival kings.
When two of these power players drive a rival into exile, he seeks help from Henry II and the Anglo-Norman lords of Britain.
Narrated by Michael McElhatton (Game of Thrones), the series combines location footage, atmospheric drama re-enactments, and vivid modern-day sequences.
Boasting a fascinating cast of characters, including the powerful Norman king Henry II; the opportunistic Norman lord Strongbow; the ruthless Irish king Diarmait; and his ambitious daughter Aoife, who became Strongbow’s wife, this docu-drama tells one of history’s most epic stories.
It’s a real-life Game of Thrones that changed the history of Europe forever.
