How might England have looked in modern times had the Great Heathen Army defeated Wessex?

The first thing that comes to mind is our language would be much closer to Scandinavian ones. It’s impossible to know how our societies would have evolved with a viking history dominating. Still, it’s an interesting question.

Maybe we’d have socialized medicine by now and be eating smorrebrod for lunch?

The history of England has hinged several times on the outcomes of specific battles which could have gone either way. If the wars you mention had gone differently, all of the subsequent history would have been different, but there is no way to predict which may.

However, I agree with Hawaii Jake that the English language probably would have had more Scandanavian influence that it does.

I think the Christianization of England (which that show focuses on) would only have been delayed slightly. Those pervasive Christian missionary efforts would have eventually had their way, as they did in Scandinavia. Sigh.

The Beatles would have died gloriously in battle.

Things might not have been that much different, with the Vikings replacing the Normans.

I doubt things would be that different, honestly. The wessex kings were eventually deposed by viking ancestors and everyone screwed everyone until you could hardly tell the difference. HRH herself has the blood of Alfred and Rollo.

Interesting answers, thanks.