TV series
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
Abducted 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.
Directed by Nick MurphyWritten by Stephen ButchardGuest stars Emily Cox, Thomas W. Gabrielsson, Tom Taylor, Joseph Millson, Matthew Macfadyen, Andrew Lukacs, Andrea Vagn Jensen, Jocelyn Macnab
Episode 2
Caught 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.
Directed by Nick MurphyWritten by Stephen ButchardGuest stars Emily Cox, David Dawson, Eliza Butterworth, Thomas W. Gabrielsson, Harry McEntire, Simon Kunz, Joseph Millson, Grahame Fox
Episode 3
Uhtred allies himself with newly crowned Alfred, but his commitment to the nascent king jeopardizes his bond with Brida.
Directed by Anthony ByrneWritten by Stephen ButchardGuest stars Emily Cox, David Dawson, Eliza Butterworth, Thomas W. Gabrielsson, Harry McEntire, Simon Kunz, Nikolett Barabas, Amy Wren
Episode 4
King Alfred keeps Uhtred close with a tactical play, but Uhtred soon realizes he's been tricked. Meanwhile, a great battle looms over Wessex.
Directed by Anthony ByrneWritten by Stephen ButchardGuest stars Emily Cox, David Dawson, Eliza Butterworth, Thomas W. Gabrielsson, Simon Kunz, Amy Wren, László Mátray, Caroline Boulton
Episode 5
Uhtred volunteers to attack Danish ships, but challenges Ubba in the process as the Danes threaten Wessex.
Directed by Ben ChananWritten by Stephen ButchardGuest stars David Dawson, Eliza Butterworth, Harry McEntire, Simon Kunz, Sean Gilder, Amy Wren, Kevin Griffiths, Helen Monks
Episode 6
Uhtred leads a raiding party to Cornwall on a mission for wealth and independence and attracts the attention of a beautiful sorceress queen.
Directed by Ben ChananWritten by Stephen ButchardGuest stars David Dawson, Eliza Butterworth, Harry McEntire, Nicholas Rowe, Sean Gilder, Amy Wren, Alexis Latham, Simon Nader MIrza
Episode 7
As a consequence of their actions in Cornwall, Uhtred and Leofric face off in a death match. The Danes launch an invasion of Wessex.
Directed by Peter HoarWritten by Stephen ButchardGuest stars Emily Cox, David Dawson, Eliza Butterworth, Thomas W. Gabrielsson, Harry McEntire, Eva Birthistle, Nikolett Barabas, Csémy Balázs
Episode 8
A united King Alfred and Uhtred leave the cover of the marshes and make a rallying call to all Saxon armies.
Directed by Peter HoarWritten by Stephen ButchardGuest stars Emily Cox, David Dawson, Eliza Butterworth, Thomas W. Gabrielsson, Harry McEntire, Eva Birthistle, Jonas Malmsjö, Simon Kunz
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Alexander DreymonUhtred of Bebbanburg
Emily CoxBrida
David DawsonAlfred
Eliza ButterworthAelswith
Mark RowleyFinan
Ruby HartleyStiorra
Harry McEntireAethelwold
James NorthcoteAldhelm
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