Aired Sunday 14 September, 8:15pm - 9:00pmon BBC One HD

King & Conqueror

Name: 8:15pm - Series 1 Episode 5
Start: 2025-09-14T20:15:00Z
End: 2025-09-14T21:00:00Z
Location: BBC One HD

Series 1 Episode 5: The Beast in the Mirror

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.

Category: Drama / Historical drama
Original air date: 24/08/2025

Cast and crew

Nikolaj Coster-WaldauDirector
James NortonHarold Godwinson
Nikolaj Coster-WaldauWilliam of Normandy
Jason ForbesThane Thomas
Oliver MasucciBaldwin
Bo BragasonQueen Gunhild
Ingvar SigurdssonFitzosbern
Eddie MarsanKing Edward
Luther FordTostig
Ines AssersonJudith
Clémence PoésyMatilda of Normandy
Clare HolmanGytha
Elliot CowanSweyn
Emily BeechamEdith

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