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 Sep 1, 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
Sent North by Alfred to ransom enslaved King Guthred, Beocca seeks help from Uhtred, who makes a new allegiance in his quest for vengeance.
Directed by Peter HoarWritten by Stephen ButchardGuest stars Emily Cox, Ian Hart, Eva Birthistle, Jeppe Beck Laursen, Ingar Helge Gimle, Daisy May, Gerard Kearns, Martyn Ellis
Episode 2
The stratagems of Abbot Eadred play on Guthred's weakness. Uhtred rallies the men of Cumbraland to march on Eoferwic, but faces a cruel betrayal.
Directed by Peter HoarWritten by Stephen ButchardGuest stars Emily Cox, Ian Hart, Eva Birthistle, Jeppe Beck Laursen, Joseph Millson, Gerard Kearns, Christopher Sciueref, André Eriksen
Episode 3
Hild and Ragnar hunt for Uhtred, who lays plans for escape. Alfred eyes the kingdom of Mercia, and chaos erupts when Guthred's alliance crumbles.
Guest stars Mark Rowley, James Northcote, Eva Birthistle, Joseph Millson, Anthony Cozens, Gerard Kearns, Christopher Sciueref, Tina Gray
Episode 4
Dispatched to Northumbria, Uhtred walks a fine line between fealty to Alfred and assisting Ragnar's savage blood feud with Kjartan.
Guest stars Emily Cox, Mark Rowley, James Northcote, Ian Hart, Eva Birthistle, Jeppe Beck Laursen, Henrik Lundström, Erik Madsen
Episode 5
After a season of peace, Uhtred receives a mystical call to follow his fate. Erik makes a cunning request, and Beocca navigates matters of the heart.
Directed by Jamie DonoughueGuest stars Mark Rowley, James Northcote, Ian Hart, Eva Birthistle, Cavan Clerkin, Jeppe Beck Laursen, Júlia Ubrankovics, Oengus MacNamara
Episode 6
As his distrust of Uhtred deepens, Alfred sends Æthelred to drive Erik and Sigefrid from London, but the young lord harbors ambitions of his own.
Directed by Jamie DonoughueGuest stars Mark Rowley, James Northcote, Ian Hart, Eva Birthistle, Ewan Mitchell, Cavan Clerkin, Jeppe Beck Laursen, Júlia Ubrankovics
Episode 7
Æthelred faces humiliation after his blunder in London backs Alfred into a corner. Her loyalties shifting, Æthelflæd makes a dire appeal to Uhtred.
Directed by Richard SeniorGuest stars Mark Rowley, James Northcote, Ian Hart, Ewan Mitchell, Cavan Clerkin, Jeppe Beck Laursen, Timothy Walker, Tibor Milos Krisko
Episode 8
Odda defies Alfred to coerce the king into war. Uhtred conspires with Erik to rescue Æthelflæd, forcing a fateful confrontation with Sigefrid.
Directed by Richard SeniorGuest stars Mark Rowley, James Northcote, Ian Hart, Ewan Mitchell, Cavan Clerkin, Jeppe Beck Laursen, Grant Stimpson, Sarah Broadbent
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
Alexander DreymonUhtred of Bebbanburg
Emily CoxBrida
David DawsonAlfred
Eliza ButterworthAelswith
Mark RowleyFinan
Ruby HartleyStiorra
Harry McEntireAethelwold
James NorthcoteAldhelm
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