KING & CONQUEROR

20257.3 RATING1 SEASON8 EPISODESDRAMA

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.

PRINCIPAL CAST

NIKOLAJ COSTER-WALDAUWilliam of Normandy

JAMES NORTONHarold Godwinson

CLÉMENCE POÉSYMatilda of Normandy

EMILY BEECHAMEdith Swanneck

CLARE HOLMANGytha

BO BRAGASONQueen Gunhild

SERIES GUIDE

SEASONS & EPISODES

SEASON

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S01 E01

2025-08-24 / 50 MIN

INVITATION

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

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S01 E02

2025-08-25 / 44 MIN

THE SINS OF THE FATHER

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.

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S01 E03

2025-08-31 / 46 MIN

BROTHERS

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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S01 E04

2025-09-07 / 49 MIN

SO BE IT

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

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S01 E05

2025-09-14 / 46 MIN

THE BEAST IN THE MIRROR

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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S01 E06

2025-09-21 / 46 MIN

DAMAGE

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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S01 E07

2025-09-28 / 42 MIN

COST OF WAR

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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