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King & Conqueror

Release

24 Aug 2025

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

Production

BBC One

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.

Series 1

A clash that defined the future of a country – and a continent – for a thousand years.

Air Date:25 Aug 2025
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Invitation

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

Runtime:50m
Air Date:25 Aug 2025Available

Episodes of Series 1

8 episodes

EP 1
EP 2
EP 3
EP 4
EP 5
EP 6
EP 7
EP 8
S1 E1