King & Conqueror
William of Normandy and Harold of Wessex were two individuals destined to meet at the Battle of Hastings in 1066; they were allies but had no claim to the British monarchy until fate drove them into a conflict over the country's crown.
Episodes
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E1 · Invitation
On the eve of King Edward's coronation, Harold of Wessex saves the life of William of Normandy.
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E2 · The Sins of the Father
Threatened by those in power in France and England, William and Harold each face grave danger, with their families in peril. Refuge in Flanders offers hope for new mother Matilda.
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E3 · 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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E4 · 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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E5 · The Beast in the Mirror
Harold and Edith risk their lives to bargain with William but get guarded reception. Harold's siblings face hardships trying to secure their family's future.
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E6 · 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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E7 · Cost of War
Harold strikes against a Viking invader, and William seeks a fleet.
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E8 · The Hand of God
In a clash that defined a country, Harold's depleted English forces rush to meet William's assault on the south coast.
