King & Conqueror
(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.
Cast
James Norton
Harold Godwinson
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
William of Normandy
Clu00e9mence Pou00e9sy
Matilda of Normandy
Emily Beecham
Edith Swanneck
Eddie Marsan
King Edward
Juliet Stevenson
Lady Emma
Jean-Marc Barr
King Henry of France
Luther Ford
Tostig Godwinson
Geoff Bell
Godwin
Elliot Cowan
Sweyn
Bo Bragason
Queen Gunhild
Bjarne Henriksen
Earl Siward
Crew
- Executive Producer: Kitty Kaletsky
- Executive Producer: Lindsey Martin
- Executive Producer: Ed Clarke
- Executive Producer: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
- Executive Producer: James Norton
- Executive Producer: Michael Robert Johnson
- Executive Producer: Baltasar Kormu00e1kur
- Executive Producer: Dave Clarke
- Executive Producer: Robert Taylor
- Executive Producer: Richard Halliwell
Overview
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.
Official Videos
Trailer
Seasons & Episodes
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E1: Invitation 6.3Sweeping historical drama. Harold of Wessex warns his father, Earl Godwin, of a rival’s treachery – but he is ignored. -
E2: The Sins of the Father 7.5Threatened 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. -
E3: Brothers 8.0Harold risks returning to Wessex for his wife, while William plots against Henry in France as home truths compromise family ties. -
E4: So Be It 0.0Crowned heads are endangered as Harold fights for his family’s rights and William tracks his royal foe. -
E5: The Beast in the Mirror 0.0Harold 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. -
E6: Damage 0.0Ambition drives William and Harold to each seek costly alliances, against the advice of their womenfolk, to enhance their chances of winning the crown. -
E7: Cost of War 0.0Sacrifices 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. -
E8: The Hand of God 0.0Harold’s depleted English forces rush to meet William’s assault on the south coast. The resulting brutal battle’s outcome is unpredictable.