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.
Cast: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, James Norton, Clémence Poésy
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Miniseries
8 episodes
1. InvitationHarold of Wessex warns his father, Earl Godwin, of a rival's treachery – but he is ignored.NC16CC50minAug 24, 2025
2. The Sins of the FatherThreatened 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 vengeful Lady Emma hounds the Godwins.NC16CC44minAug 25, 2025
3. BrothersHarold risks returning to Wessex for his wife, while William plots against Henry in France as home truths compromise family ties.NC16CC46minAug 31, 2025
4. So Be ItCrowned heads are endangered as Harold fights for his family's rights and William tracks his royal foe.NC16CC49minSep 7, 2025
5. The Beast in the MirrorHarold 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.NC16CC46minSep 14, 2025
6. DamageAmbition drives William and Harold to each seek costly alliances, against the advice of their womenfolk, to enhance their chances of winning the crown.NC16CC46minSep 21, 2025
7. Cost of WarSacrifices 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.NC16CC42minSep 28, 2025
8. The Hand of GodHarold’s depleted English forces rush to meet William's assault on the south coast. The resulting brutal battle's outcome is unpredictable.NC16CC52minOct 5, 2025
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Michael Robert Johnson
- Studio
- BBC, Rabbit Track Pictures, Shepherd Content
Maturity rating
NC16Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
