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
Uhtred receives news that Bebbanburg's defenses have been weakened by Scottish attacks and plans to seize his birthright, but Edward refuses to help.
Directed by Edward BazalgetteWritten by Martha HillierGuest stars Emily Cox, James Northcote, Ian Hart, Eva Birthistle, Adrian Schiller, Adrian Bouchet, Jeppe Beck Laursen, Magnus Bruun
Episode 2
As Uhtred and his men draw closer to Bebbanburg, prodigal son Wihtgar returns with some tricks up his sleeve. News of Cnut's treachery reaches Wessex.
Directed by Edward BazalgetteWritten by Martha HillierGuest stars Emily Cox, James Northcote, Ian Hart, Eva Birthistle, Adrian Schiller, Adrian Bouchet, Jeppe Beck Laursen, Magnus Bruun
Episode 3
Uhtred suffers an unbearable loss in his attack on Bebbanburg but takes some valuable captives during his retreat south. Aethelflaed prepares for war.
Directed by Sarah O'GormanWritten by Charlotte WolfGuest stars Emily Cox, James Northcote, Ian Hart, Adrian Schiller, Adrian Bouchet, Jeppe Beck Laursen, Magnus Bruun, Oscar Skagerberg
Episode 4
Hoping to be joined by Edward's troops, Aethelflaed and Uhtred ally with the Welsh to face Cnut's thousand-warrior army at the Battle of Tettenhall.
Directed by Sarah O'GormanWritten by Jamie CrichtonGuest stars Emily Cox, James Northcote, Adrian Schiller, Adrian Bouchet, Magnus Bruun, Oscar Skagerberg, Finn Elliot, Tygo Gernandt
Episode 5
A repentant Aethelred lingers near death while his ealdormen vie for control of Mercia and Edward uses his niece Aelfwynn as a bargaining chip.
Directed by Andy HayWritten by Martha HillierGuest stars Ruby Hartley, James Northcote, Adrian Schiller, Finn Elliot, Zoltán Zicherman, András Korcsmáros, Kirill Bánfalvi, Richard Dillane
Episode 6
Eardwulf and his men pursue Uhtred's party as it flees through a countryside ravaged by disease. Tensions rise between Edward and the Mercians.
Directed by Andy HayWritten by Martha HillierGuest stars Emily Cox, Ruby Hartley, James Northcote, Adrian Schiller, Finn Elliot, Ceri Murphy, Angela Bain, Gábor Dióssi
Episode 7
Aelfwynn suffers from the sickness sweeping the land. Edward proposes an unexpected path forward for Mercia. Brida is freed by Cnut's kinsman.
Directed by David MooreWritten by Jamie CrichtonGuest stars Emily Cox, Ruby Hartley, James Northcote, Adrian Schiller, Finn Elliot, Ilona Kassai, Kimberley Wintle, Ralph Berkin
Episode 8
Uhtred reluctantly prepares to take power in Mercia but secretly formulates an alternate plan. Brida joins the Danes in attacking the Welsh.
Directed by David MooreWritten by Peter McKennaGuest stars Emily Cox, Ruby Hartley, James Northcote, Finn Elliot, Kimberley Wintle, Steffan Rhodri, Nigel Lindsay, Richard Dillane
Episode 9
The Danes under Brida and Sigtryggr sack Winchester, guided by the traitor Eardwulf. Haesten ambushes Uhtred's party and seizes valuable captives.
Directed by Edward BazalgetteWritten by Martha HillierGuest stars Emily Cox, Ruby Hartley, Adrian Schiller, Jeppe Beck Laursen, Marcell Zsolt Halmy, Máté Haumann, Caspar Griffiths, Jamie Blackley
Episode 10
Edward besieges Winchester as he awaits Aethelflaed's reinforcements, but Uhtred isn't convinced that conquest is really Sigtryggr's ultimate aim.
Directed by Edward BazalgetteWritten by Martha HillierGuest stars Emily Cox, Ruby Hartley, James Northcote, Adrian Schiller, Jeppe Beck Laursen, Finn Elliot, Marcell Zsolt Halmy, Máté Haumann
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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