Anglo Saxon Attitudes

Anglo Saxon Attitudes is a satirical drama television miniseries based on the acclaimed novel by Angus Wilson. The story follows Gerald Middleton, an aging medieval historian who, decades earlier, was involved in the archaeological excavation of the tomb of Bishop Ealdred at Melchester. As Gerald reflects on his life, his estranged family, and his unfulfilled academic potential, he becomes increasingly obsessed with uncovering the truth about a notorious historical fraud involving a pagan doll placed in the bishop's tomb. Alongside his personal quest to clear his conscience and expose the deception orchestrated by a deceased colleague, Gerald navigates a web of complex familial relationships, including his detached wife Ina and their troubled adult children. The narrative brilliantly contrasts the petty hypocrisies of modern English upper-middle-class society with the rigid dogmas of the past, offering a sharp, witty, and deeply melancholic exploration of regret, integrity, and self-discovery.