A show of heroic deeds and epic battles with a thematic depth that embraces politics, religion, warfare, courage, love, loyalty and our universal search for identity. Combining real historical figures and events with fictional characters, it is the story of how a people combined their strength under one of the most iconic kings of history in order to reclaim their land for themselves and build a place they call home.
Cast: Alexander Dreymon, Eliza Butterworth, Mark Rowley
8 episodes
1. Episode 1Abducted by a Viking warlord after his father is slain in battle, young Uhtred adopts the Norse way of life until tragedy befalls his new family.TV-MACC59minOct 10, 2015
2. Episode 2Caught between his scheming uncle Ælfric and pitiless Viking warlord Ubba, Uhtred goes on the run and seeks out Alfred, the man who would be king.TV-MACC59minOct 17, 2015
3. Episode 3Uhtred allies himself with newly crowned Alfred, but his commitment to the nascent king jeopardizes his bond with Brida.TV-MACC59minOct 24, 2015
4. Episode 4King Alfred keeps Uhtred close with a tactical play, but Uhtred soon realizes he's been tricked. Meanwhile, a great battle looms over Wessex.TV-MACC57minOct 31, 2015
5. Episode 5Uhtred volunteers to attack Danish ships, but challenges Ubba in the process as the Danes threaten Wessex.TV-MACC59minNov 7, 2015
6. Episode 6Uhtred leads a raiding party to Cornwall on a mission for wealth and independence and attracts the attention of a beautiful sorceress queen.TV-MACC59minNov 14, 2015
7. Episode 7As a consequence of their actions in Cornwall, Uhtred and Leofric face off in a death match. The Danes launch an invasion of Wessex.TV-MACC59minNov 21, 2015
8. Episode 8A united King Alfred and Uhtred leave the cover of the marshes and make a rallying call to all Saxon armies.TV-MACC59minNov 28, 2015
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A show of heroic deeds and epic battles with a thematic depth that embraces politics, religion, warfare, courage, love, loyalty and our universal search for identity. Combining real historical figures and events with fictional characters, it is the story of how a people combined their strength under one of the most iconic kings of history in order to reclaim their land for themselves and build a place they call home.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Stephen Butchard
- Cast
- Alexander Dreymon, Eliza Butterworth, Mark Rowley, Ruby Hartley, James Northcote, Arnas Fedaravičius
- Studio
- Carnival Films, BBC Two, BBC America
