A highly accessible introduction into the world of Anglo-Saxon art. All the big finds are included here, from the Franks Casket to the Staffordshire Hoard, the Lindisfarne Gospels and plenty more besides. The hour-long documentary consists of the presenter, Dr Janina Ramirez, travelling around the UK and learning something about different Anglo-Saxon artefacts and what went into their production.
Scholars might find this far too shallow for their liking, but the programme's been made as a light introduction for the casual viewer and I thought it did a splendid job. The attractive Ramirez is refreshingly down to earth and, I thought, made for a fine presenter.