King & Conqueror
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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Ep 1Invitation
Harold of Wessex warns his father, Earl Godwin, of a rival's treachery – but he is ignored.
Ep 2The 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.
Ep 3Brothers
Harold risks returning to Wessex for his wife, while William plots against Henry in France as home truths compromise family ties.
Ep 4So Be It
Crowned heads are endangered as Harold fights for his family's rights and William tracks his royal foe.
Ep 5The 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.
Ep 6Damage
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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