King & Conqueror — Series 1
8 episodesFirst aired 24 August 2025
A clash that defined the future of a country – and a continent – for a thousand years.
E1Invitation
6.5Aug 202550m
Harold of Wessex warns his father, Earl Godwin, of a rival's treachery – but he is ignored.
E2The Sins of the Father
6.1Aug 202544m
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
6.0Aug 202546m
Harold risks returning to Wessex for his wife, while William plots against Henry in France as home truths compromise family ties.
E4So Be It
5.8Sept 202549m
Crowned heads are endangered as Harold fights for his family's rights and William tracks his royal foe.
E5The Beast in the Mirror
6.4Sept 202546m
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
6.3Sept 202546m
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
5.8Sept 202542m
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
6.6Oct 202552m
Harold’s depleted English forces rush to meet William's assault on the south coast. The resulting brutal battle's outcome is unpredictable.