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The story of a clash that defined the future of a country and a continent for a thousand years. Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy were two men destined to meet at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. These two former allies with no design on the British throne found themselves forced by circumstance and personal obsession into a war for possession of its crown.
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1Episode 1Invitation
50 min
Harold of Wessex warns his father, Earl Godwin, of a rival's treachery – but he is ignored.
2Episode 2The Sins of the Father
44 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 vengeful Lady Emma hounds the Godwins.
3Episode 3Brothers
46 min
Harold risks returning to Wessex for his wife, while William plots against Henry in France as home truths compromise family ties.
4Episode 4So Be It
49 min
Crowned heads are endangered as Harold fights for his family's rights and William tracks his royal foe.
5Episode 5The Beast in the Mirror
46 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.
6Episode 6Damage
46 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.
7Episode 7Cost of War
42 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.
8Episode 8The Hand of God
52 min
Harold’s depleted English forces rush to meet William's assault on the south coast. The resulting brutal battle's outcome is unpredictable.

James Norton
Harold Godwinson

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
William of Normandy

Emily Beecham
Edith Swanneck

Clémence Poésy
Matilda of Normandy

Jason Forbes
Thane Thomas
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