
King & Conqueror
Creator Michael Robert Johnson · Channel BBC One · Starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, James Norton, Clémence Poésy
Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy are two men destined to face each other at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Two former allies, neither of whom had aspired to the British throne, are forced, by circumstances and their personal obsession, to wage war over possession of the crown.
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Episodes
- Episode 1: 1. InvitationAugust 24, 2025 · 50 minHarold of Wessex warns his father, Earl Godwin, of a rival's treachery – but he is ignored.
- Episode 2: 2. The Sins of the FatherAugust 25, 2025 · 44 minThreatened 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.
- Episode 3: 3. BrothersAugust 31, 2025 · 46 minHarold risks returning to Wessex for his wife, while William plots against Henry in France as home truths compromise family ties.
- Episode 4: 4. So Be ItSeptember 7, 2025 · 49 minCrowned heads are endangered as Harold fights for his family's rights and William tracks his royal foe.
- Episode 5: 5. The Beast in the MirrorSeptember 14, 2025 · 46 minHarold 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.
- Episode 6: 6. DamageSeptember 21, 2025 · 46 minAmbition 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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- Episode 7: 7. Cost of WarSeptember 28, 2025 · 42 minSacrifices 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.
- Episode 8: 8. The Hand of GodOctober 5, 2025 · 52 minHarold’s depleted English forces rush to meet William's assault on the south coast. The resulting brutal battle's outcome is unpredictable.
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Credits
- Nikolaj Coster-WaldauWilliam of Normandy · 8 episodes · Director · 1 episode
- James NortonHarold Godwinson · 8 episodes
- Clémence PoésyMatilda of Normandy · 8 episodes
- Emily BeechamEdith Swanneck · 8 episodes
- Clare HolmanGytha · 8 episodes
- Bo BragasonQueen Gunhild · 8 episodes
- Michael Robert JohnsonCreator
- Szentgyörgyi BálintDirector · 3 episodes
Film and series details
- FIRST AIRED
- August 24, 2025
- LAST AIRED
- October 5, 2025
- PRODUCTION COMPANIES
- BBC, Rabbit Track Pictures, Shepherd Content

























