King & Conqueror

Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy are two men destined to face each other at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Two former allies, neither of whom had aspired to the British throne, are forced, by circumstances and their personal obsession, to wage war over possession of the crown.

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  1.Invitation

  6.5

  24-08-202550 min

  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

  25-08-202544 min

  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

  31-08-202546 min

  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

  07-09-202549 min

  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

  14-09-202546 min

  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

  21-09-202546 min

  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

  28-09-202542 min

  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

  05-10-202552 min

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