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England is born
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
Ill omens and border raids make Uhtred extra-vigilant at his northern outpost. King Sigtryggr is visited by his notorious brother Rognvaldr.
Directed by Andy HayWritten by Martha HillierGuest stars Emily Cox, Millie Brady, Ewan Mitchell, Finn Elliot, Ewan Horrocks, Gábor Hornung, Bence Balasko, Dave Thompson
Episode 2
A betrayal at Eoferwic sends Sigtryggr in search of aid, while Uhtred begs Aethelflaed for military support she cannot give. Edward meets a new ally.
Directed by Alexander DreymonWritten by Martha HillierGuest stars Emily Cox, Millie Brady, Ewan Mitchell, Finn Elliot, Ewan Horrocks, Aitana Velazquez, Bence Balasko, Dave Thompson
Episode 3
In the aftermath of the tragic battle for Eoferwic, Sigtryggr is forced to make a painful choice. Edward learns of Aethelhelm's intrigues in Mercia.
Directed by Andy HayWritten by Laura GraceGuest stars Emily Cox, Millie Brady, Ewan Mitchell, Ewan Horrocks, Kathy Peacock, Lara Steward, Emili Akhchina, Gábor Perei
Episode 4
Rivals secretly advance competing successors upon the death of a Mercian ruler. Brida finds solace in the faith of her prisoner, Father Pyrlig.
Directed by Paul WilmshurstWritten by James SmytheGuest stars Emily Cox, Millie Brady, Ewan Mitchell, Ewan Horrocks, Attila Beros, Andrea M. Simon, Kathy Peacock, Gábor Perei
Episode 5
Aethelhelm's subterfuge successfully foments war tensions between Edward and Sigtryggr, but his thugs make a crucial mistake in attacking a pilgrimage.
Directed by Paul WilmshurstWritten by Martha HillierGuest stars Emily Cox, Ewan Mitchell, Jeppe Beck Laursen, Finn Elliot, Ewan Horrocks, Vilmos Krasznai, Andorai Péter Krisztián, Andrea M. Simon
Episode 6
The forces of Edward and Sigtryggr march toward battle as Uhtred races to reveal the truth of Aethelhelm's scheming and avert a ruinous war.
Directed by Paul WilmshurstWritten by Alex StrakerGuest stars Emily Cox, Ossian Perret, Norbert Saray, Imre László, Joshua Collins, András Korcsmáros, Ross Anderson, Rod Hallett
Episode 7
Edward offers a role to Stiorra that would restore her to power. Aethelhelm meets with a Saxon enemy. Uhtred has a long-overdue reckoning with Brida.
Directed by Anthony PhilipsonWritten by Alexander StewartGuest stars Emily Cox, Ossian Perret, Finn Elliot, Ewan Horrocks, Zoltán Benkovics, Luke Nunn, Bamshad Abedi-Amin, Ross Anderson
Episode 8
Upon learning of Aethelhelm's location, Uhtred proposes an audacious attack to rescue Aelfwynn and restore his birthright — but Edward is cautious.
Directed by Anthony PhilipsonWritten by Martha Hillier, James SmytheGuest stars Emily Cox, Ossian Perret, Finn Elliot, Ewan Horrocks, Luke Nunn, Bamshad Abedi-Amin, Ross Anderson, Rod Hallett
Episode 9
Edward marches his troops north while Uhtred recruits a small force to infiltrate Bebbanburg. King Constantin arrives to meet his new bride, Aelfwynn.
Directed by Jon EastWritten by Martha HillierGuest stars Eva Birthistle, Jeppe Beck Laursen, Ossian Perret, Finn Elliot, Ewan Horrocks, Bamshad Abedi-Amin, Ross Anderson, Rod Hallett
Episode 10
Armies converge in an epic, final showdown that determines the fate of a king's dream for England — and Uhtred's hope of securing his family's future.
Directed by Jon EastWritten by Martha HillierGuest stars Eva Birthistle, Ossian Perret, Finn Elliot, Olly Rhodes, Zoltán Brinner, Bamshad Abedi-Amin, Ross Anderson, Rod Hallett
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Alexander DreymonUhtred of Bebbanburg
Emily CoxBrida
David DawsonAlfred
Eliza ButterworthAelswith
Mark RowleyFinan
Ruby HartleyStiorra
Harry McEntireAethelwold
James NorthcoteAldhelm
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