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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Cast
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
William of Normandy
James Norton
Harold Godwinson
Clémence Poésy
Matilda of Normandy
Emily Beecham
Edith Swanneck
Clare Holman
Gytha
Bo Bragason
Queen Gunhild
Seasons & Episodes1 season · 8 episodes
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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.
E1Invitation
Aug 24, 202550m★ 6.5
Harold of Wessex warns his father, Earl Godwin, of a rival's treachery – but he is ignored.
E2The Sins of the Father
Aug 25, 202544m★ 6.1
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.
E3Brothers
Aug 31, 202546m★ 6.0
Harold risks returning to Wessex for his wife, while William plots against Henry in France as home truths compromise family ties.
E4So Be It
Sep 7, 202549m★ 5.8
Crowned heads are endangered as Harold fights for his family's rights and William tracks his royal foe.
E5The Beast in the Mirror
Sep 14, 202546m★ 6.4
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.
E6Damage
Sep 21, 202546m★ 6.3
Ambition drives William and Harold to each seek costly alliances, against the advice of their womenfolk, to enhance their chances of winning the crown.
E7Cost of War
Sep 28, 202542m★ 5.8
Sacrifices 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.
E8The Hand of God
Oct 5, 202552m★ 6.6
Harold’s depleted English forces rush to meet William's assault on the south coast. The resulting brutal battle's outcome is unpredictable.
About King & Conqueror
King & Conqueror is a drama, action & adventure, war & politics series on BBC One. The show first aired on Aug 24, 2025 and currently has 1 season and 8 episodes. King & Conqueror has ended after 1 seasons. It has a rating of 7.2/10 based on 77 votes. The cast includes Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, James Norton, Clémence Poésy, Emily Beecham, Clare Holman. Created by Michael Robert Johnson.
