SETTING THE SCENE
SETTING THE SCENE
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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 c...
THE STORY UNFOLDS
EPISODE 01Harold of Wessex warns his father, Earl Godwin, of a rival’s treachery – but he is ignored.
Aug 24, 2025
EPISODE 02Threatened 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.
Aug 25, 2025
EPISODE 03Harold risks returning to Wessex for his wife, while William plots against Henry in France as home truths compromise family ties.
Aug 31, 2025
EPISODE 04Crowned heads are endangered as Harold fights for his family’s rights and William tracks his royal foe.
Sep 7, 2025
EPISODE 05Harold 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.
Sep 14, 2025
EPISODE 06Ambition drives William and Harold to each seek costly alliances, against the advice of their womenfolk, to enhance their chances of winning the crown.
Sep 21, 2025
EPISODE 07Sacrifices 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.
Sep 28, 2025
EPISODE 08Harold’s depleted English forces rush to meet William’s assault on the south coast. The resulting brutal battle’s outcome is unpredictable.
Oct 5, 2025