5. The Building of Boats

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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.