Historical adviser has prevented anachronistic blunders appearing in hit Netflix Saxon saga The Last Kingdom as Seven Kings Must Die finale released adamsherwin10 reports
A spectacular fire fanned by a windmill and ripping through a medieval village was set to be a highlight ofBut the flames were doused by the drama’s historical adviser, who told the producers the scene was an anachronism too far in the hit series, which mixes documented events with pure invention.
, Saxon-born but kidnapped as a boy by Vikings, who reluctantly sides with Alfred in his wars with the invading Danes. “They were really keen on looking for every possibility that there were windmills in the ninth century but it was one of my opportunities to be adamant and say ‘No.’ There was no actual evidence for windmills until the 12Historical adviser through the show’s five seasons and film finale, Lavelle receives the scripts at a draft stage and is asked for suggestions on court customs, marriage traditions, props, costumes and Saxon locations to ensure the story retains authenticity.
Lavelle accepts that some dramatic licence is required to keep audiences entertained. Aethelred, son-in-law of King Alfred, who is portrayed as a scheming, abusive rapist who tries to have his wife murdered and plots to overthrow the king, has been unfairly traduced.
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