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King & Conqueror

  • 2025
  • Returning Series
  • Drama · Action & Adventure
  • 1 season
  • 7.0/10

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.

Latest: Series 1 · 2025

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

  1. E1. Invitation

    Aug 24, 2025 · 50m

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

  2. E2. The Sins of the Father

    Aug 25, 2025 · 44m

    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.

  3. E3. Brothers

    Aug 31, 2025 · 46m

    Harold risks returning to Wessex for his wife, while William plots against Henry in France as home truths compromise family ties.

  4. E4. So Be It

    Sep 7, 2025 · 49m

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

  5. E5. The Beast in the Mirror

    Sep 14, 2025 · 46m

    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.

  6. E6. Damage

    Sep 21, 2025 · 46m

    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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