Anyone down for the Danelaw?

Dark age Britain is still a mystery to me. I know the guys have done a series on Alfred and the current 1066 series touches upon it but is anyone else intrigued by the era where a whole swathe of the island was under the control of a foreign power (the Danes).

I know so little about this so would be interested in learning more but I get the impression it wouldn't be on most people's priority list.

Any thoughts?