article_snippet: The actor instead credits the TV series' loyal following to good quality scripts, story lines and lovable characters.
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article_snippet: Michael Hirst is a very talented guy and I wanted to work with Michael Hirst. '
article_snippet: The star did admit however, that historical fact alone isn't always enough to capture the  full attention of today's audience.
article_snippet: and it's exciting for the audience - and
article_snippet: it’s very informative.
article_snippet: It’s hard to make people want to learn I guess, but Michael’s done a great job of making a good story out it and the family saga.'
article_snippet: But I sort of respect him you know, a person who started in the farm and became a king, and a well known figure in history, it’s pretty amazing
article_snippet: , so it’s a lot of work to make the audience still follow you even though you have done some pretty horrible stuff.'
article_snippet: , there's a lot of hot history to contend with!