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Season 1 · Episodes 1–8
Landed Sun, 24 Aug 2025 · 01:00 your time · 8 episodes · 6h 12m
Season 1 of King & Conqueror landed Sunday, 24 August 2025 at 6am UK time on BBC iPlayer, all 8 episodes at once.
- S01E01InvitationIn the mid-11th century, noblemen Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy are exploited as pawns in royal plots on both side of the Channel. The coronation of King Edward in England leads to the pair's first encounter, while Harold warns his father, Earl Godwin, of a rival's treachery – but he is ignored.
- S01E02The Sins of the FatherThreatened 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.
- S01E03BrothersHarold risks returning to Wessex for his wife, while William plots against Henry in France as home truths compromise family ties.
- S01E04So Be ItCrowned heads are endangered as Harold fights for his family's rights and William tracks his royal foe.
- S01E05The Beast in the MirrorHarold 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.
- S01E06DamageAmbition drives William and Harold to each seek costly alliances, against the advice of their womenfolk, to enhance their chances of winning the crown.
- S01E07Cost of WarSacrifices 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.
- S01E08The Hand of GodHarold's depleted English forces rush to meet William's assault on the south coast. The resulting brutal battle's outcome is unpredictable.
King & Conqueror
1 season · 8 episodes · airing
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