James Norton
Harold Godwinson
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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.
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8 episodes available
Harold of Wessex warns his father, Earl Godwin, of a rival's treachery – but he is ignored.
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.
Harold risks returning to Wessex for his wife, while William plots against Henry in France as home truths compromise family ties.
Crowned heads are endangered as Harold fights for his family's rights and William tracks his royal foe.
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Harold Godwinson
William of Normandy
Edith Swanneck
Matilda of Normandy
Thane Thomas
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