Step back in time to 1066, a year that forever altered the course of English history. The new BBC One drama, *King & Conqueror*, explores the intense rivalry between two ambitious men vying for the same throne. Harold Godwinson, a powerful English earl, believes the crown is his by right. Across the channel, William, the formidable Duke of Normandy, is convinced the throne was promised to him. Following the death of King Edward the Confessor, their personal conflict escalates into a war that will decide the fate of a nation. From tense political maneuvering to the brutal reality of the battlefield, the series culminates in the legendary Battle of Hastings. season 1 starts on August 24, 2025 sign up for a reminder.
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King & Conqueror is a gripping historical drama series on BBC One that brings to life the intense rivalry between Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy. Set in 11th-century England, season 1 follows their journey from uneasy allies to bitter enemies as they each fight for the English throne after King Edward’s death. The show skillfully blends political intrigue, betrayal, and epic battles with personal stories of loyalty and ambition. Viewers are drawn into a world where every decision could change history forever. With stunning cinematography and powerful performances, King & Conqueror offers an immersive look at one of history’s most pivotal moments. Season 1 starts on August 24, 2025 sign up for a reminder so you don’t miss this thrilling new series.
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King & Conqueror is the story of a clash that defined the future of a country – and a continent – for a thousand years, the roots of which stretch back decades and extend out through a pair of interconnected family dynasties, struggling for power across two countries and a raging sea. Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy were two men destined to meet at the Battle of Hastings in 1066; two allies with no design on the British throne, who found themselves forced by circumstance and personal obsession into a war for possession of its crown.
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