King & Conqueror

A clash that defined the future of a country – and a continent – for a thousand years.

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  1.Invitation

  6.5

  24-08-202550m

  Harold of Wessex warns his father, Earl Godwin, of a rival's treachery – but he is ignored.

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  2.The Sins of the Father

  6.1

  25-08-202544m

  Threatened by those in power in France and England, William and Harold each face grave danger, their families in peril. Refuge in Flanders offers hope for new mother Matilda, while...

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  3.Brothers

  6.0

  31-08-202546m

  Harold risks returning to Wessex for his wife, while William plots against Henry in France as home truths compromise family ties.

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  4.So Be It

  5.8

  07-09-202549m

  Crowned heads are endangered as Harold fights for his family's rights and William tracks his royal foe.

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  5.The Beast in the Mirror

  6.4

  14-09-202546m

  Harold and Edith risk their lives to bargain with William but get a guarded reception. Harold's siblings face hardships trying to secure their family's future.

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  6.Damage

  6.3

  21-09-202546m

  Ambition drives William and Harold to each seek costly alliances, against the advice of their womenfolk, to enhance their chances of winning the crown.

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  7.Cost of War

  5.8

  28-09-202542m

  Sacrifices have to be made when Harold strikes against a Viking invader, and William seeks a fleet. Edith fears for the future, while Matilda moves to secure hers.

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  8.The Hand of God

  6.6

  05-10-202552m

  Harold’s depleted English forces rush to meet William's assault on the south coast. The resulting brutal battle's outcome is unpredictable.