List of The Last Kingdom episodes
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The Last Kingdom is a British historical fiction television series based on Bernard Cornwell's The Saxon Stories series of novels. The first season debuted on BBC America on 10 October 2015, and BBC Two on 22 October 2015. The second season premiered on 16 March 2017 and was a joint venture between the BBC and Netflix. The first two seasons had 8 episodes on the DVD but were cut in such a way that TV channels could optionally send them as 10 shorter episodes. Netflix bought the rights exclusively for the third season, which was released on 19 November 2018. This was followed by a fourth season, which was released on 26 April 2020. A fifth season was confirmed in July 2020; it was later announced that it would be the show's last. It was released on 9 March 2022.
Tables
First released
First released
Series
First released
Episodes
Last released
Episodes
Network
1
1
Series
1
Episodes
8
Episodes
10 October 2015 (2015-10-10)
Originally released
28 November 2015 (2015-11-28)
Originally released
BBC Two
2
2
Series
2
Episodes
8
Episodes
16 March 2017 (2017-03-16)
Originally released
4 May 2017 (2017-05-04)
3
3
Series
3
Episodes
10
Episodes
19 November 2018 (2018-11-19)
Originally released
Netflix
4
4
Series
4
Episodes
10
Episodes
26 April 2020 (2020-04-26)
5
5
Series
5
Episodes
10
Episodes
9 March 2022 (2022-03-09)
| Series | Episodes | Originally released | |||
| First released | Last released | Network | |||
| 1 | 8 | 10 October 2015 (2015-10-10) | 28 November 2015 (2015-11-28) | BBC Two | |
| 2 | 8 | 16 March 2017 (2017-03-16) | 4 May 2017 (2017-05-04) | ||
| 3 | 10 | 19 November 2018 (2018-11-19) | Netflix | ||
| 4 | 10 | 26 April 2020 (2020-04-26) | |||
| 5 | 10 | 9 March 2022 (2022-03-09) | |||
· Episodes › Season 1 (2015)
1
1
No.
overall
1
No. in
season
1
Episode
Episode 1
Directed by
Nick Murphy
Written by
Stephen Butchard
Original release date
10 October 2015 (2015-10-10) (US)
22 October 2015 (UK)
UK viewers
(millions)
2
In 866, Danish earl Ragnar leads a fleet of dragonships to the coast of Northumbria, where he kills the eldest son of the Saxon Lord of Bebbanburg Uhtred (Matthew Macfadyen). Uhtred engages Ragnar and his Danish army at Eoferwic. The Danes feign a retreat, leading the reserves of the Saxon army to attack, and then be flanked by a hidden force of Da
In 866, Danish earl Ragnar leads a fleet of dragonships to the coast of Northumbria, where he kills the eldest son of the Saxon Lord of Bebbanburg Uhtred (Matthew Macfadyen). Uhtred engages Ragnar and his Danish army at Eoferwic. The Danes feign a retreat, leading the reserves of the Saxon army to attack, and then be flanked by a hidden force of Da
No.
overall
In 866, Danish earl Ragnar leads a fleet of dragonships to the coast of Northumbria, where he kills the eldest son of the Saxon Lord of Bebbanburg Uhtred (Matthew Macfadyen). Uhtred engages Ragnar and his Danish army at Eoferwic. The Danes feign a retreat, leading the reserves of the Saxon army to attack, and then be flanked by a hidden force of Da
2
2
No.
overall
2
No. in
season
2
Episode
Episode 2
Directed by
Nick Murphy
Written by
Stephen Butchard
Original release date
17 October 2015 (2015-10-17) (US)
29 October 2015 (UK)
UK viewers
(millions)
1
Uhtred is blamed for the death of Earl Ragnar during a reported Saxon uprising in the North. He pleads his innocence to Danish warlords Ubba and Guthrum, but he watches while they murder East Anglian King Edmund in the manner of Christian martyr Saint Sebastian. Ubba and Guthrum do not believe that Uhtred is innocent of Ragnar's death, so Uhtred an
Uhtred is blamed for the death of Earl Ragnar during a reported Saxon uprising in the North. He pleads his innocence to Danish warlords Ubba and Guthrum, but he watches while they murder East Anglian King Edmund in the manner of Christian martyr Saint Sebastian. Ubba and Guthrum do not believe that Uhtred is innocent of Ragnar's death, so Uhtred an
No.
overall
Uhtred is blamed for the death of Earl Ragnar during a reported Saxon uprising in the North. He pleads his innocence to Danish warlords Ubba and Guthrum, but he watches while they murder East Anglian King Edmund in the manner of Christian martyr Saint Sebastian. Ubba and Guthrum do not believe that Uhtred is innocent of Ragnar's death, so Uhtred an
3
3
No.
overall
3
No. in
season
3
Episode
Episode 3
Directed by
Anthony Byrne
Written by
Stephen Butchard
Original release date
24 October 2015 (2015-10-24) (US)
5 November 2015 (UK)
UK viewers
(millions)
1
King Æthelred and Alfred win the battle, but the king is mortally wounded, bequeathing his crown to Alfred rather than his own son, Æthelwold. Uhtred and Brida are released and Alfred seeks a peace treaty with Guthrum and Ubba. Uhtred advises Alfred what the Danes fear and watches Alfred negotiate peace to give Wessex time to prepare for future bat
King Æthelred and Alfred win the battle, but the king is mortally wounded, bequeathing his crown to Alfred rather than his own son, Æthelwold. Uhtred and Brida are released and Alfred seeks a peace treaty with Guthrum and Ubba. Uhtred advises Alfred what the Danes fear and watches Alfred negotiate peace to give Wessex time to prepare for future bat
No.
overall
King Æthelred and Alfred win the battle, but the king is mortally wounded, bequeathing his crown to Alfred rather than his own son, Æthelwold. Uhtred and Brida are released and Alfred seeks a peace treaty with Guthrum and Ubba. Uhtred advises Alfred what the Danes fear and watches Alfred negotiate peace to give Wessex time to prepare for future bat
4
4
No.
overall
4
No. in
season
4
Episode
Episode 4
Directed by
Anthony Byrne
Written by
Stephen Butchard
Original release date
31 October 2015 (2015-10-31) (US)
12 November 2015 (UK)
UK viewers
(millions)
1
In order to gain land and become an Ealdorman, Uhtred is persuaded by Alfred to marry Mildrith. Unbeknown to Uhtred, she bears the burden of her deceased father's debt to the church, two thousand shillings. Uhtred realises he has been tricked. Despite this, love blossoms, and Mildrith becomes pregnant. The Danes, under Guthrum and Ragnar the Younge
In order to gain land and become an Ealdorman, Uhtred is persuaded by Alfred to marry Mildrith. Unbeknown to Uhtred, she bears the burden of her deceased father's debt to the church, two thousand shillings. Uhtred realises he has been tricked. Despite this, love blossoms, and Mildrith becomes pregnant. The Danes, under Guthrum and Ragnar the Younge
No.
overall
In order to gain land and become an Ealdorman, Uhtred is persuaded by Alfred to marry Mildrith. Unbeknown to Uhtred, she bears the burden of her deceased father's debt to the church, two thousand shillings. Uhtred realises he has been tricked. Despite this, love blossoms, and Mildrith becomes pregnant. The Danes, under Guthrum and Ragnar the Younge
5
5
No.
overall
5
No. in
season
5
Episode
Episode 5
Directed by
Ben Chanan
Written by
Stephen Butchard
Original release date
7 November 2015 (2015-11-07) (US)
19 November 2015 (UK)
UK viewers
(millions)
1
Guthrum's Danish fleet lands in the south but loses many ships in a huge storm. Alfred goes south to defend against Guthrum and Uhtred joins the force led by Odda the Elder, facing Ubba and the Danes at Cynwit on the Severn. Uhtred sneaks into the Danish camp and sets fire to some of their ships, causing confusion. He is spotted and forced to fight
Guthrum's Danish fleet lands in the south but loses many ships in a huge storm. Alfred goes south to defend against Guthrum and Uhtred joins the force led by Odda the Elder, facing Ubba and the Danes at Cynwit on the Severn. Uhtred sneaks into the Danish camp and sets fire to some of their ships, causing confusion. He is spotted and forced to fight
No.
overall
Guthrum's Danish fleet lands in the south but loses many ships in a huge storm. Alfred goes south to defend against Guthrum and Uhtred joins the force led by Odda the Elder, facing Ubba and the Danes at Cynwit on the Severn. Uhtred sneaks into the Danish camp and sets fire to some of their ships, causing confusion. He is spotted and forced to fight
6
6
No.
overall
6
No. in
season
6
Episode
Episode 6
Directed by
Ben Chanan
Written by
Stephen Butchard
Original release date
14 November 2015 (2015-11-14) (US)
26 November 2015 (UK)
UK viewers
(millions)
1
Uhtred and Leofric leave Wessex with armed fighters dressed as Danes, to raid Cornwall and pay off Uhtred's debts. They are approached by Brother Asser, a monk. His king, Peradur, pays Uhtred and his band to attack a nearby fort held by Skorpa of the White Horse and his Vikings. Uhtred and Skorpa double-cross and kill Peradur and his men. Skorpa th
Uhtred and Leofric leave Wessex with armed fighters dressed as Danes, to raid Cornwall and pay off Uhtred's debts. They are approached by Brother Asser, a monk. His king, Peradur, pays Uhtred and his band to attack a nearby fort held by Skorpa of the White Horse and his Vikings. Uhtred and Skorpa double-cross and kill Peradur and his men. Skorpa th
No.
overall
Uhtred and Leofric leave Wessex with armed fighters dressed as Danes, to raid Cornwall and pay off Uhtred's debts. They are approached by Brother Asser, a monk. His king, Peradur, pays Uhtred and his band to attack a nearby fort held by Skorpa of the White Horse and his Vikings. Uhtred and Skorpa double-cross and kill Peradur and his men. Skorpa th
7
7
No.
overall
7
No. in
season
7
Episode
Episode 7
Directed by
Peter Hoar
Written by
Stephen Butchard
Original release date
21 November 2015 (2015-11-21) (US)
3 December 2015 (UK)
UK viewers
(millions)
1
Alfred offers to pardon Uhtred in return for resuming his debt to the church and sending Iseult back to Cornwall, but Uhtred refuses to abandon Iseult. During Leofric and Uhtred's fight to the death, Guthrum's army attacks and captures Winchester without a fight. Uhtred, Leofric, and Iseult rescue a nun, Hild who is being raped by Danes and escape
Alfred offers to pardon Uhtred in return for resuming his debt to the church and sending Iseult back to Cornwall, but Uhtred refuses to abandon Iseult. During Leofric and Uhtred's fight to the death, Guthrum's army attacks and captures Winchester without a fight. Uhtred, Leofric, and Iseult rescue a nun, Hild who is being raped by Danes and escape
No.
overall
Alfred offers to pardon Uhtred in return for resuming his debt to the church and sending Iseult back to Cornwall, but Uhtred refuses to abandon Iseult. During Leofric and Uhtred's fight to the death, Guthrum's army attacks and captures Winchester without a fight. Uhtred, Leofric, and Iseult rescue a nun, Hild who is being raped by Danes and escape
8
8
No.
overall
8
No. in
season
8
Episode
Episode 8
Directed by
Peter Hoar
Written by
Stephen Butchard
Original release date
28 November 2015 (2015-11-28) (US)
10 December 2015 (UK)
UK viewers
(millions)
1
Wulfhere and his men desert Alfred to join Guthrum. Alfred and his remaining force journey to Odda in the hope of gathering an army. Uhtred discovers his son has died, fulfilling Iseult's prophecy. Iseult also reveals that Uhtred's sister Thyra is still alive. Alfred sends messages for loyal troops to gather at Egbert's Stone. Odda the Younger reje
Wulfhere and his men desert Alfred to join Guthrum. Alfred and his remaining force journey to Odda in the hope of gathering an army. Uhtred discovers his son has died, fulfilling Iseult's prophecy. Iseult also reveals that Uhtred's sister Thyra is still alive. Alfred sends messages for loyal troops to gather at Egbert's Stone. Odda the Younger reje
No.
overall
Wulfhere and his men desert Alfred to join Guthrum. Alfred and his remaining force journey to Odda in the hope of gathering an army. Uhtred discovers his son has died, fulfilling Iseult's prophecy. Iseult also reveals that Uhtred's sister Thyra is still alive. Alfred sends messages for loyal troops to gather at Egbert's Stone. Odda the Younger reje
| No. overall | No. in season | Episode | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | UK viewers (millions) | |
| 1 | 1 | Episode 1 | Nick Murphy | Stephen Butchard | 10 October 2015 (2015-10-10) (US) 22 October 2015 (UK) | 2 | |
| In 866, Danish earl Ragnar leads a fleet of dragonships to the coast of Northumbria, where he kills the eldest son of the Saxon Lord of Bebbanburg Uhtred (Matthew Macfadyen). Uhtred engages Ragnar and his Danish army at Eoferwic. The Danes feign a retreat, leading the reserves of the Saxon army to attack, and then be flanked by a hidden force of Da | |||||||
| 2 | 2 | Episode 2 | Nick Murphy | Stephen Butchard | 17 October 2015 (2015-10-17) (US) 29 October 2015 (UK) | 1 | |
| Uhtred is blamed for the death of Earl Ragnar during a reported Saxon uprising in the North. He pleads his innocence to Danish warlords Ubba and Guthrum, but he watches while they murder East Anglian King Edmund in the manner of Christian martyr Saint Sebastian. Ubba and Guthrum do not believe that Uhtred is innocent of Ragnar's death, so Uhtred an | |||||||
| 3 | 3 | Episode 3 | Anthony Byrne | Stephen Butchard | 24 October 2015 (2015-10-24) (US) 5 November 2015 (UK) | 1 | |
| King Æthelred and Alfred win the battle, but the king is mortally wounded, bequeathing his crown to Alfred rather than his own son, Æthelwold. Uhtred and Brida are released and Alfred seeks a peace treaty with Guthrum and Ubba. Uhtred advises Alfred what the Danes fear and watches Alfred negotiate peace to give Wessex time to prepare for future bat | |||||||
| 4 | 4 | Episode 4 | Anthony Byrne | Stephen Butchard | 31 October 2015 (2015-10-31) (US) 12 November 2015 (UK) | 1 | |
| In order to gain land and become an Ealdorman, Uhtred is persuaded by Alfred to marry Mildrith. Unbeknown to Uhtred, she bears the burden of her deceased father's debt to the church, two thousand shillings. Uhtred realises he has been tricked. Despite this, love blossoms, and Mildrith becomes pregnant. The Danes, under Guthrum and Ragnar the Younge | |||||||
| 5 | 5 | Episode 5 | Ben Chanan | Stephen Butchard | 7 November 2015 (2015-11-07) (US) 19 November 2015 (UK) | 1 | |
| Guthrum's Danish fleet lands in the south but loses many ships in a huge storm. Alfred goes south to defend against Guthrum and Uhtred joins the force led by Odda the Elder, facing Ubba and the Danes at Cynwit on the Severn. Uhtred sneaks into the Danish camp and sets fire to some of their ships, causing confusion. He is spotted and forced to fight | |||||||
| 6 | 6 | Episode 6 | Ben Chanan | Stephen Butchard | 14 November 2015 (2015-11-14) (US) 26 November 2015 (UK) | 1 | |
| Uhtred and Leofric leave Wessex with armed fighters dressed as Danes, to raid Cornwall and pay off Uhtred's debts. They are approached by Brother Asser, a monk. His king, Peradur, pays Uhtred and his band to attack a nearby fort held by Skorpa of the White Horse and his Vikings. Uhtred and Skorpa double-cross and kill Peradur and his men. Skorpa th | |||||||
| 7 | 7 | Episode 7 | Peter Hoar | Stephen Butchard | 21 November 2015 (2015-11-21) (US) 3 December 2015 (UK) | 1 | |
| Alfred offers to pardon Uhtred in return for resuming his debt to the church and sending Iseult back to Cornwall, but Uhtred refuses to abandon Iseult. During Leofric and Uhtred's fight to the death, Guthrum's army attacks and captures Winchester without a fight. Uhtred, Leofric, and Iseult rescue a nun, Hild who is being raped by Danes and escape | |||||||
| 8 | 8 | Episode 8 | Peter Hoar | Stephen Butchard | 28 November 2015 (2015-11-28) (US) 10 December 2015 (UK) | 1 | |
| Wulfhere and his men desert Alfred to join Guthrum. Alfred and his remaining force journey to Odda in the hope of gathering an army. Uhtred discovers his son has died, fulfilling Iseult's prophecy. Iseult also reveals that Uhtred's sister Thyra is still alive. Alfred sends messages for loyal troops to gather at Egbert's Stone. Odda the Younger reje | |||||||
· Episodes › Season 2 (2017)
9
9
No.
overall
9
No. in
season
1
Episode
Episode 1
Directed by
Peter Hoar
Written by
Stephen Butchard
Original release date
16 March 2017 (2017-03-16)
UK viewers
(millions)
1
In 878, the fearless and instinctive warrior Uhtred begins his voyage north to reclaim his ancestral lands of Bebbanburg. Alfred's conviction to unite the kingdoms of England is stronger than ever, and he sets his sights on the wildlands of the north, which have fallen under the control of the Danish warlords Erik and Sigefrid. Beocca recruits Uhtr
In 878, the fearless and instinctive warrior Uhtred begins his voyage north to reclaim his ancestral lands of Bebbanburg. Alfred's conviction to unite the kingdoms of England is stronger than ever, and he sets his sights on the wildlands of the north, which have fallen under the control of the Danish warlords Erik and Sigefrid. Beocca recruits Uhtr
No.
overall
In 878, the fearless and instinctive warrior Uhtred begins his voyage north to reclaim his ancestral lands of Bebbanburg. Alfred's conviction to unite the kingdoms of England is stronger than ever, and he sets his sights on the wildlands of the north, which have fallen under the control of the Danish warlords Erik and Sigefrid. Beocca recruits Uhtr
10
10
No.
overall
10
No. in
season
2
Episode
Episode 2
Directed by
Peter Hoar
Written by
Stephen Butchard
Original release date
23 March 2017 (2017-03-23)
UK viewers
(millions)
N/A
Kjartan's spies infiltrate the Cumberland camp. Uhtred is attacked, but saved by his warriors. Hild goes on a journey of self-discovery as she considers exchanging her life as a nun for that of a warrior, and Guthred's efforts to emulate Alfred's conciliatory tactics backfire when his indecision and lack of ruthlessness weaken the Saxons' position.
Kjartan's spies infiltrate the Cumberland camp. Uhtred is attacked, but saved by his warriors. Hild goes on a journey of self-discovery as she considers exchanging her life as a nun for that of a warrior, and Guthred's efforts to emulate Alfred's conciliatory tactics backfire when his indecision and lack of ruthlessness weaken the Saxons' position.
No.
overall
Kjartan's spies infiltrate the Cumberland camp. Uhtred is attacked, but saved by his warriors. Hild goes on a journey of self-discovery as she considers exchanging her life as a nun for that of a warrior, and Guthred's efforts to emulate Alfred's conciliatory tactics backfire when his indecision and lack of ruthlessness weaken the Saxons' position.
11
11
No.
overall
11
No. in
season
3
Episode
Episode 3
Directed by
Jon East
Written by
Ben Vanstone
Original release date
30 March 2017 (2017-03-30)
UK viewers
(millions)
N/A
Uhtred and Halig are thrown in chains on a ship by the Icelandic slaver Sverri. The lords of the north congregate in Eoferwic, where Ælfric cancels his alliance with Guthred since he will not be supplied with Uhtred's head. Erik and Sigefrid break their truce with Guthred as well, now that he has no backing. Uhtred and Halig are brought to the Nors
Uhtred and Halig are thrown in chains on a ship by the Icelandic slaver Sverri. The lords of the north congregate in Eoferwic, where Ælfric cancels his alliance with Guthred since he will not be supplied with Uhtred's head. Erik and Sigefrid break their truce with Guthred as well, now that he has no backing. Uhtred and Halig are brought to the Nors
No.
overall
Uhtred and Halig are thrown in chains on a ship by the Icelandic slaver Sverri. The lords of the north congregate in Eoferwic, where Ælfric cancels his alliance with Guthred since he will not be supplied with Uhtred's head. Erik and Sigefrid break their truce with Guthred as well, now that he has no backing. Uhtred and Halig are brought to the Nors
12
12
No.
overall
12
No. in
season
4
Episode
Episode 4
Directed by
Jon East
Written by
Sophie Petzal
Original release date
6 April 2017 (2017-04-06)
UK viewers
(millions)
N/A
The followers of Ragnar the Younger, led by Rollo, gather to avenge the death of Ragnar the Elder. They decide in order to have sufficient men to storm Dunholm, Guthred's men are needed and an alliance is necessary. However, Brida does not want Ragnar's men to die for Guthred, whom she dubs "the Turd". Uhtred sneaks into Erik and Sigefrid's camp an
The followers of Ragnar the Younger, led by Rollo, gather to avenge the death of Ragnar the Elder. They decide in order to have sufficient men to storm Dunholm, Guthred's men are needed and an alliance is necessary. However, Brida does not want Ragnar's men to die for Guthred, whom she dubs "the Turd". Uhtred sneaks into Erik and Sigefrid's camp an
No.
overall
The followers of Ragnar the Younger, led by Rollo, gather to avenge the death of Ragnar the Elder. They decide in order to have sufficient men to storm Dunholm, Guthred's men are needed and an alliance is necessary. However, Brida does not want Ragnar's men to die for Guthred, whom she dubs "the Turd". Uhtred sneaks into Erik and Sigefrid's camp an
13
13
No.
overall
13
No. in
season
5
Episode
Episode 5
Directed by
Jamie Donoughue
Written by
Stephen Butchard
Original release date
13 April 2017 (2017-04-13)
UK viewers
(millions)
N/A
Three years have passed since the battle of Dunholm, and Uhtred still serves Alfred as lord of the Wessex town of Coccham. Despite the peace of recent years, trouble is brewing in nearby East Anglia and Æthelwold brings Uhtred a strange tale, along with a proposition that is hard to ignore. Uhtred's continued strong will and latent restlessness cre
Three years have passed since the battle of Dunholm, and Uhtred still serves Alfred as lord of the Wessex town of Coccham. Despite the peace of recent years, trouble is brewing in nearby East Anglia and Æthelwold brings Uhtred a strange tale, along with a proposition that is hard to ignore. Uhtred's continued strong will and latent restlessness cre
No.
overall
Three years have passed since the battle of Dunholm, and Uhtred still serves Alfred as lord of the Wessex town of Coccham. Despite the peace of recent years, trouble is brewing in nearby East Anglia and Æthelwold brings Uhtred a strange tale, along with a proposition that is hard to ignore. Uhtred's continued strong will and latent restlessness cre
14
14
No.
overall
14
No. in
season
6
Episode
Episode 6
Directed by
Jamie Donoughue
Written by
Stephen Butchard
Original release date
20 April 2017 (2017-04-20)
UK viewers
(millions)
N/A
Winchester celebrates Æthelred and Æthelflæd's wedding, but the festivities are short-lived as the clouds of war gather and Alfred runs out of options to keep the peace. When rumours swirl, Alfred's distrust of Uhtred deepens and Uhtred is relegated in his duties as the warlord of Wessex. Æthelred is called to step forward, but a fatal mistake allo
Winchester celebrates Æthelred and Æthelflæd's wedding, but the festivities are short-lived as the clouds of war gather and Alfred runs out of options to keep the peace. When rumours swirl, Alfred's distrust of Uhtred deepens and Uhtred is relegated in his duties as the warlord of Wessex. Æthelred is called to step forward, but a fatal mistake allo
No.
overall
Winchester celebrates Æthelred and Æthelflæd's wedding, but the festivities are short-lived as the clouds of war gather and Alfred runs out of options to keep the peace. When rumours swirl, Alfred's distrust of Uhtred deepens and Uhtred is relegated in his duties as the warlord of Wessex. Æthelred is called to step forward, but a fatal mistake allo
15
15
No.
overall
15
No. in
season
7
Episode
Episode 7
Directed by
Richard Senior
Written by
Stephen Butchard
Original release date
27 April 2017 (2017-04-27)
UK viewers
(millions)
N/A
Æthelflæd is missing and Æthelred and the Saxons return to Winchester to break the news to King Alfred, while Uhtred goes home to Gisela with plans to uncover the truth by his own means. Alfred's stubborn determination causes Odda to question whether the will of the king and the good of the kingdom are at odds – will he need to make a choice of loy
Æthelflæd is missing and Æthelred and the Saxons return to Winchester to break the news to King Alfred, while Uhtred goes home to Gisela with plans to uncover the truth by his own means. Alfred's stubborn determination causes Odda to question whether the will of the king and the good of the kingdom are at odds – will he need to make a choice of loy
No.
overall
Æthelflæd is missing and Æthelred and the Saxons return to Winchester to break the news to King Alfred, while Uhtred goes home to Gisela with plans to uncover the truth by his own means. Alfred's stubborn determination causes Odda to question whether the will of the king and the good of the kingdom are at odds – will he need to make a choice of loy
16
16
No.
overall
16
No. in
season
8
Episode
Episode 8
Directed by
Richard Senior
Written by
Stephen Butchard
Original release date
4 May 2017 (2017-05-04)
UK viewers
(millions)
N/A
When King Alfred is told the great sum of Æthelflæd's ransom – and the horror that will likely befall his daughter if Wessex does not pay – he feels there can be only one way forward, despite this jeopardizing the kingdom. Suspicions at Beamfleot threaten to unravel the lovers' escape plan, and Uhtred must think on his feet if he is to secure Æthel
When King Alfred is told the great sum of Æthelflæd's ransom – and the horror that will likely befall his daughter if Wessex does not pay – he feels there can be only one way forward, despite this jeopardizing the kingdom. Suspicions at Beamfleot threaten to unravel the lovers' escape plan, and Uhtred must think on his feet if he is to secure Æthel
No.
overall
When King Alfred is told the great sum of Æthelflæd's ransom – and the horror that will likely befall his daughter if Wessex does not pay – he feels there can be only one way forward, despite this jeopardizing the kingdom. Suspicions at Beamfleot threaten to unravel the lovers' escape plan, and Uhtred must think on his feet if he is to secure Æthel
| No. overall | No. in season | Episode | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | UK viewers (millions) | |
| 9 | 1 | Episode 1 | Peter Hoar | Stephen Butchard | 16 March 2017 (2017-03-16) | 1 | |
| In 878, the fearless and instinctive warrior Uhtred begins his voyage north to reclaim his ancestral lands of Bebbanburg. Alfred's conviction to unite the kingdoms of England is stronger than ever, and he sets his sights on the wildlands of the north, which have fallen under the control of the Danish warlords Erik and Sigefrid. Beocca recruits Uhtr | |||||||
| 10 | 2 | Episode 2 | Peter Hoar | Stephen Butchard | 23 March 2017 (2017-03-23) | N/A | |
| Kjartan's spies infiltrate the Cumberland camp. Uhtred is attacked, but saved by his warriors. Hild goes on a journey of self-discovery as she considers exchanging her life as a nun for that of a warrior, and Guthred's efforts to emulate Alfred's conciliatory tactics backfire when his indecision and lack of ruthlessness weaken the Saxons' position. | |||||||
| 11 | 3 | Episode 3 | Jon East | Ben Vanstone | 30 March 2017 (2017-03-30) | N/A | |
| Uhtred and Halig are thrown in chains on a ship by the Icelandic slaver Sverri. The lords of the north congregate in Eoferwic, where Ælfric cancels his alliance with Guthred since he will not be supplied with Uhtred's head. Erik and Sigefrid break their truce with Guthred as well, now that he has no backing. Uhtred and Halig are brought to the Nors | |||||||
| 12 | 4 | Episode 4 | Jon East | Sophie Petzal | 6 April 2017 (2017-04-06) | N/A | |
| The followers of Ragnar the Younger, led by Rollo, gather to avenge the death of Ragnar the Elder. They decide in order to have sufficient men to storm Dunholm, Guthred's men are needed and an alliance is necessary. However, Brida does not want Ragnar's men to die for Guthred, whom she dubs "the Turd". Uhtred sneaks into Erik and Sigefrid's camp an | |||||||
| 13 | 5 | Episode 5 | Jamie Donoughue | Stephen Butchard | 13 April 2017 (2017-04-13) | N/A | |
| Three years have passed since the battle of Dunholm, and Uhtred still serves Alfred as lord of the Wessex town of Coccham. Despite the peace of recent years, trouble is brewing in nearby East Anglia and Æthelwold brings Uhtred a strange tale, along with a proposition that is hard to ignore. Uhtred's continued strong will and latent restlessness cre | |||||||
| 14 | 6 | Episode 6 | Jamie Donoughue | Stephen Butchard | 20 April 2017 (2017-04-20) | N/A | |
| Winchester celebrates Æthelred and Æthelflæd's wedding, but the festivities are short-lived as the clouds of war gather and Alfred runs out of options to keep the peace. When rumours swirl, Alfred's distrust of Uhtred deepens and Uhtred is relegated in his duties as the warlord of Wessex. Æthelred is called to step forward, but a fatal mistake allo | |||||||
| 15 | 7 | Episode 7 | Richard Senior | Stephen Butchard | 27 April 2017 (2017-04-27) | N/A | |
| Æthelflæd is missing and Æthelred and the Saxons return to Winchester to break the news to King Alfred, while Uhtred goes home to Gisela with plans to uncover the truth by his own means. Alfred's stubborn determination causes Odda to question whether the will of the king and the good of the kingdom are at odds – will he need to make a choice of loy | |||||||
| 16 | 8 | Episode 8 | Richard Senior | Stephen Butchard | 4 May 2017 (2017-05-04) | N/A | |
| When King Alfred is told the great sum of Æthelflæd's ransom – and the horror that will likely befall his daughter if Wessex does not pay – he feels there can be only one way forward, despite this jeopardizing the kingdom. Suspicions at Beamfleot threaten to unravel the lovers' escape plan, and Uhtred must think on his feet if he is to secure Æthel | |||||||
· Episodes › Season 3 (2018)
17
17
No.
overall
17
No. in
season
1
Episode
Episode 1
Directed by
Erik Leijonborg
Written by
Stephen Butchard
Original release date
19 November 2018 (2018-11-19)
Seer Skade has a vision that Alfred will fall in battle at the hands of Viking warlord Bloodhair. Haesten warns Alfred of Bloodhair's army. He has word sent to Æthelred of Mercia to unite with the forces of Wessex. Æthelred declines and Æthelflæd rallies the troops instead. In Aweltun, Uhtred and his men capture Skade, who was left behind by Bloodh
Seer Skade has a vision that Alfred will fall in battle at the hands of Viking warlord Bloodhair. Haesten warns Alfred of Bloodhair's army. He has word sent to Æthelred of Mercia to unite with the forces of Wessex. Æthelred declines and Æthelflæd rallies the troops instead. In Aweltun, Uhtred and his men capture Skade, who was left behind by Bloodh
No.
overall
Seer Skade has a vision that Alfred will fall in battle at the hands of Viking warlord Bloodhair. Haesten warns Alfred of Bloodhair's army. He has word sent to Æthelred of Mercia to unite with the forces of Wessex. Æthelred declines and Æthelflæd rallies the troops instead. In Aweltun, Uhtred and his men capture Skade, who was left behind by Bloodh
18
18
No.
overall
18
No. in
season
2
Episode
Episode 2
Directed by
Erik Leijonborg
Written by
Stephen Butchard
Original release date
19 November 2018 (2018-11-19)
Uhtred exhumes his wife to burn her body instead, however, he is seen and called for by Alfred. There, Brother Godwin mocks him over Gisela's death and Uhtred accidentally kills him. Alfred attempts to blackmail Uhtred into swearing an oath to Edward, but Uhtred declines and takes him hostage to secure his escape. He makes for Dunholm and falls sic
Uhtred exhumes his wife to burn her body instead, however, he is seen and called for by Alfred. There, Brother Godwin mocks him over Gisela's death and Uhtred accidentally kills him. Alfred attempts to blackmail Uhtred into swearing an oath to Edward, but Uhtred declines and takes him hostage to secure his escape. He makes for Dunholm and falls sic
No.
overall
Uhtred exhumes his wife to burn her body instead, however, he is seen and called for by Alfred. There, Brother Godwin mocks him over Gisela's death and Uhtred accidentally kills him. Alfred attempts to blackmail Uhtred into swearing an oath to Edward, but Uhtred declines and takes him hostage to secure his escape. He makes for Dunholm and falls sic
19
19
No.
overall
19
No. in
season
3
Episode
Episode 3
Directed by
Andy De Emmony
Written by
Stephen Butchard
Original release date
19 November 2018 (2018-11-19)
Aldhelm warns Æthelflæd of Æthelred's plot and she escapes to Wincelcumb nunnery. At the court, Alfred tasks Beocca with finding a bride for Edward, but Ælswith asks Beocca to decide in favour of Æthelhelm, ealdorman of Wiltunscir. Bloodhair, Haesten, and Æthelwold arrive in Dunholm, while Alfred seizes Uhtred's property in Coccham and orders for h
Aldhelm warns Æthelflæd of Æthelred's plot and she escapes to Wincelcumb nunnery. At the court, Alfred tasks Beocca with finding a bride for Edward, but Ælswith asks Beocca to decide in favour of Æthelhelm, ealdorman of Wiltunscir. Bloodhair, Haesten, and Æthelwold arrive in Dunholm, while Alfred seizes Uhtred's property in Coccham and orders for h
No.
overall
Aldhelm warns Æthelflæd of Æthelred's plot and she escapes to Wincelcumb nunnery. At the court, Alfred tasks Beocca with finding a bride for Edward, but Ælswith asks Beocca to decide in favour of Æthelhelm, ealdorman of Wiltunscir. Bloodhair, Haesten, and Æthelwold arrive in Dunholm, while Alfred seizes Uhtred's property in Coccham and orders for h
20
20
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overall
20
No. in
season
4
Episode
Episode 4
Directed by
Andy De Emmony
Written by
Stephen Butchard
Original release date
19 November 2018 (2018-11-19)
Uhtred bests Bloodhair, but Ragnar interrupts the fight, and Uhtred and Skade leave Dunholm. At Wincelcumb, he meets Æthelflæd, while Alfred, having learned of the Great Danish Army through Haesten, sends word to Æthelred to ready his troops. Haesten goes to Wincelcumb to take revenge on Æthelflæd, whom he suspects to be hiding there. When Haesten'
Uhtred bests Bloodhair, but Ragnar interrupts the fight, and Uhtred and Skade leave Dunholm. At Wincelcumb, he meets Æthelflæd, while Alfred, having learned of the Great Danish Army through Haesten, sends word to Æthelred to ready his troops. Haesten goes to Wincelcumb to take revenge on Æthelflæd, whom he suspects to be hiding there. When Haesten'
No.
overall
Uhtred bests Bloodhair, but Ragnar interrupts the fight, and Uhtred and Skade leave Dunholm. At Wincelcumb, he meets Æthelflæd, while Alfred, having learned of the Great Danish Army through Haesten, sends word to Æthelred to ready his troops. Haesten goes to Wincelcumb to take revenge on Æthelflæd, whom he suspects to be hiding there. When Haesten'
21
21
No.
overall
21
No. in
season
5
Episode
Episode 5
Directed by
Jon East
Written by
Ben Vanstone
Original release date
19 November 2018 (2018-11-19)
As false news of Alfred's death spread across the country, Bloodhair and Cnut take control over the Danish Army in the aftermath of Ragnar's death and continue their march towards Wessex. Brida buries Ragnar and informs Uhtred of his brother's fate –– to walk in the icy cold of Niflheim forever. Uhtred meets Alfred at Æglesburgh, but is denied men
As false news of Alfred's death spread across the country, Bloodhair and Cnut take control over the Danish Army in the aftermath of Ragnar's death and continue their march towards Wessex. Brida buries Ragnar and informs Uhtred of his brother's fate –– to walk in the icy cold of Niflheim forever. Uhtred meets Alfred at Æglesburgh, but is denied men
No.
overall
As false news of Alfred's death spread across the country, Bloodhair and Cnut take control over the Danish Army in the aftermath of Ragnar's death and continue their march towards Wessex. Brida buries Ragnar and informs Uhtred of his brother's fate –– to walk in the icy cold of Niflheim forever. Uhtred meets Alfred at Æglesburgh, but is denied men
22
22
No.
overall
22
No. in
season
6
Episode
Episode 6
Directed by
Jon East
Written by
Sophie Petzal
Original release date
19 November 2018 (2018-11-19)
Edward initiates the attack. Haesten is defeated but flees the battlefield with Skade. Uhtred returns to Æthelflæd's estate, where he gets into an argument with Sihtric, who frees Danish prisoners and leaves to join the Danes. Meanwhile, Cnut sends Æthelwold back to Winchester to kill Uhtred. At Ragnar's grave, Uhtred reunites with Brida. They set
Edward initiates the attack. Haesten is defeated but flees the battlefield with Skade. Uhtred returns to Æthelflæd's estate, where he gets into an argument with Sihtric, who frees Danish prisoners and leaves to join the Danes. Meanwhile, Cnut sends Æthelwold back to Winchester to kill Uhtred. At Ragnar's grave, Uhtred reunites with Brida. They set
No.
overall
Edward initiates the attack. Haesten is defeated but flees the battlefield with Skade. Uhtred returns to Æthelflæd's estate, where he gets into an argument with Sihtric, who frees Danish prisoners and leaves to join the Danes. Meanwhile, Cnut sends Æthelwold back to Winchester to kill Uhtred. At Ragnar's grave, Uhtred reunites with Brida. They set
23
23
No.
overall
23
No. in
season
7
Episode
Episode 7
Directed by
Jan Matthys
Written by
Lydia Adetunji
Original release date
19 November 2018 (2018-11-19)
Uhtred is attacked by Æthelwold's men. He manages to capture their ringleader and sends him back to the Danes with a message warning them of his imminent revenge. Meanwhile, Æthelwold is incarcerated in Winchester. Brida agrees to a relationship with Cnut, just as Edward finally meets his future wife Ælflæd. Uhtred makes for Skade. At Crugland, the
Uhtred is attacked by Æthelwold's men. He manages to capture their ringleader and sends him back to the Danes with a message warning them of his imminent revenge. Meanwhile, Æthelwold is incarcerated in Winchester. Brida agrees to a relationship with Cnut, just as Edward finally meets his future wife Ælflæd. Uhtred makes for Skade. At Crugland, the
No.
overall
Uhtred is attacked by Æthelwold's men. He manages to capture their ringleader and sends him back to the Danes with a message warning them of his imminent revenge. Meanwhile, Æthelwold is incarcerated in Winchester. Brida agrees to a relationship with Cnut, just as Edward finally meets his future wife Ælflæd. Uhtred makes for Skade. At Crugland, the
24
24
No.
overall
24
No. in
season
8
Episode
Episode 8
Directed by
Jan Matthys
Written by
Stephen Butchard
Original release date
19 November 2018 (2018-11-19)
As nobility from all over the country flocks to Winchester for Edward's wedding, Æthelwold and Sigebriht conspire against the ætheling and against Uhtred. In Coccham, Uhtred learns that his children have been taken to Winchester. He drowns Skade in a river and breaks the curse. Alfred, feeling that the end of his life has come, confesses to Ælswith
As nobility from all over the country flocks to Winchester for Edward's wedding, Æthelwold and Sigebriht conspire against the ætheling and against Uhtred. In Coccham, Uhtred learns that his children have been taken to Winchester. He drowns Skade in a river and breaks the curse. Alfred, feeling that the end of his life has come, confesses to Ælswith
No.
overall
As nobility from all over the country flocks to Winchester for Edward's wedding, Æthelwold and Sigebriht conspire against the ætheling and against Uhtred. In Coccham, Uhtred learns that his children have been taken to Winchester. He drowns Skade in a river and breaks the curse. Alfred, feeling that the end of his life has come, confesses to Ælswith
25
25
No.
overall
25
No. in
season
9
Episode
Episode 9
Directed by
Ed Bazalgette
Written by
Stephen Butchard
Original release date
19 November 2018 (2018-11-19)
Alfred tells Uhtred about the chronicle and discusses Edward, religion, and Christianity. Alfred admits he wanted to inflict pain on him but confesses that the decision was selfish and irrational, then admits he was wrong and did not give Uhtred the respect he deserved. In the meantime, Ælswith overhears them talking, enters the room, and tells Alf
Alfred tells Uhtred about the chronicle and discusses Edward, religion, and Christianity. Alfred admits he wanted to inflict pain on him but confesses that the decision was selfish and irrational, then admits he was wrong and did not give Uhtred the respect he deserved. In the meantime, Ælswith overhears them talking, enters the room, and tells Alf
No.
overall
Alfred tells Uhtred about the chronicle and discusses Edward, religion, and Christianity. Alfred admits he wanted to inflict pain on him but confesses that the decision was selfish and irrational, then admits he was wrong and did not give Uhtred the respect he deserved. In the meantime, Ælswith overhears them talking, enters the room, and tells Alf
26
26
No.
overall
26
No. in
season
10
Episode
Episode 10
Directed by
Ed Bazalgette
Written by
Stephen Butchard
Original release date
19 November 2018 (2018-11-19)
Finan and Sihtric rush to put out the fire but fear that Thyra could still be inside. The fire becomes far worse and, realizing she has no hope of survival, Thyra stabs herself. After that, Beocca rushes to the scene and cries for her. Æthelwold discusses with Æthelred to negotiate with the Danes and let them slaughter Edward and his allies. At the
Finan and Sihtric rush to put out the fire but fear that Thyra could still be inside. The fire becomes far worse and, realizing she has no hope of survival, Thyra stabs herself. After that, Beocca rushes to the scene and cries for her. Æthelwold discusses with Æthelred to negotiate with the Danes and let them slaughter Edward and his allies. At the
No.
overall
Finan and Sihtric rush to put out the fire but fear that Thyra could still be inside. The fire becomes far worse and, realizing she has no hope of survival, Thyra stabs herself. After that, Beocca rushes to the scene and cries for her. Æthelwold discusses with Æthelred to negotiate with the Danes and let them slaughter Edward and his allies. At the
| No. overall | No. in season | Episode | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 17 | 1 | Episode 1 | Erik Leijonborg | Stephen Butchard | 19 November 2018 (2018-11-19) | |
| Seer Skade has a vision that Alfred will fall in battle at the hands of Viking warlord Bloodhair. Haesten warns Alfred of Bloodhair's army. He has word sent to Æthelred of Mercia to unite with the forces of Wessex. Æthelred declines and Æthelflæd rallies the troops instead. In Aweltun, Uhtred and his men capture Skade, who was left behind by Bloodh | ||||||
| 18 | 2 | Episode 2 | Erik Leijonborg | Stephen Butchard | 19 November 2018 (2018-11-19) | |
| Uhtred exhumes his wife to burn her body instead, however, he is seen and called for by Alfred. There, Brother Godwin mocks him over Gisela's death and Uhtred accidentally kills him. Alfred attempts to blackmail Uhtred into swearing an oath to Edward, but Uhtred declines and takes him hostage to secure his escape. He makes for Dunholm and falls sic | ||||||
| 19 | 3 | Episode 3 | Andy De Emmony | Stephen Butchard | 19 November 2018 (2018-11-19) | |
| Aldhelm warns Æthelflæd of Æthelred's plot and she escapes to Wincelcumb nunnery. At the court, Alfred tasks Beocca with finding a bride for Edward, but Ælswith asks Beocca to decide in favour of Æthelhelm, ealdorman of Wiltunscir. Bloodhair, Haesten, and Æthelwold arrive in Dunholm, while Alfred seizes Uhtred's property in Coccham and orders for h | ||||||
| 20 | 4 | Episode 4 | Andy De Emmony | Stephen Butchard | 19 November 2018 (2018-11-19) | |
| Uhtred bests Bloodhair, but Ragnar interrupts the fight, and Uhtred and Skade leave Dunholm. At Wincelcumb, he meets Æthelflæd, while Alfred, having learned of the Great Danish Army through Haesten, sends word to Æthelred to ready his troops. Haesten goes to Wincelcumb to take revenge on Æthelflæd, whom he suspects to be hiding there. When Haesten' | ||||||
| 21 | 5 | Episode 5 | Jon East | Ben Vanstone | 19 November 2018 (2018-11-19) | |
| As false news of Alfred's death spread across the country, Bloodhair and Cnut take control over the Danish Army in the aftermath of Ragnar's death and continue their march towards Wessex. Brida buries Ragnar and informs Uhtred of his brother's fate –– to walk in the icy cold of Niflheim forever. Uhtred meets Alfred at Æglesburgh, but is denied men | ||||||
| 22 | 6 | Episode 6 | Jon East | Sophie Petzal | 19 November 2018 (2018-11-19) | |
| Edward initiates the attack. Haesten is defeated but flees the battlefield with Skade. Uhtred returns to Æthelflæd's estate, where he gets into an argument with Sihtric, who frees Danish prisoners and leaves to join the Danes. Meanwhile, Cnut sends Æthelwold back to Winchester to kill Uhtred. At Ragnar's grave, Uhtred reunites with Brida. They set | ||||||
| 23 | 7 | Episode 7 | Jan Matthys | Lydia Adetunji | 19 November 2018 (2018-11-19) | |
| Uhtred is attacked by Æthelwold's men. He manages to capture their ringleader and sends him back to the Danes with a message warning them of his imminent revenge. Meanwhile, Æthelwold is incarcerated in Winchester. Brida agrees to a relationship with Cnut, just as Edward finally meets his future wife Ælflæd. Uhtred makes for Skade. At Crugland, the | ||||||
| 24 | 8 | Episode 8 | Jan Matthys | Stephen Butchard | 19 November 2018 (2018-11-19) | |
| As nobility from all over the country flocks to Winchester for Edward's wedding, Æthelwold and Sigebriht conspire against the ætheling and against Uhtred. In Coccham, Uhtred learns that his children have been taken to Winchester. He drowns Skade in a river and breaks the curse. Alfred, feeling that the end of his life has come, confesses to Ælswith | ||||||
| 25 | 9 | Episode 9 | Ed Bazalgette | Stephen Butchard | 19 November 2018 (2018-11-19) | |
| Alfred tells Uhtred about the chronicle and discusses Edward, religion, and Christianity. Alfred admits he wanted to inflict pain on him but confesses that the decision was selfish and irrational, then admits he was wrong and did not give Uhtred the respect he deserved. In the meantime, Ælswith overhears them talking, enters the room, and tells Alf | ||||||
| 26 | 10 | Episode 10 | Ed Bazalgette | Stephen Butchard | 19 November 2018 (2018-11-19) | |
| Finan and Sihtric rush to put out the fire but fear that Thyra could still be inside. The fire becomes far worse and, realizing she has no hope of survival, Thyra stabs herself. After that, Beocca rushes to the scene and cries for her. Æthelwold discusses with Æthelred to negotiate with the Danes and let them slaughter Edward and his allies. At the | ||||||
· Episodes › Season 4 (2020)
27
27
No.
overall
27
No. in
season
1
Episode
Episode 1
Directed by
Ed Bazalgette
Written by
Martha Hillier
Original release date
26 April 2020 (2020-04-26)
In Bebbanburg, Lord Aelfric loses half his men in a battle with raiders from Scotland. Finan, Sihtric and Osferth, who have been spying on Aelfric, return to Coccham and tell Uhtred of the attacks. Uhtred plans to strike Bebbanburg before the Scots return and Aelfric has a chance to increase his depleted numbers. He asks Edward for support, but he
In Bebbanburg, Lord Aelfric loses half his men in a battle with raiders from Scotland. Finan, Sihtric and Osferth, who have been spying on Aelfric, return to Coccham and tell Uhtred of the attacks. Uhtred plans to strike Bebbanburg before the Scots return and Aelfric has a chance to increase his depleted numbers. He asks Edward for support, but he
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overall
In Bebbanburg, Lord Aelfric loses half his men in a battle with raiders from Scotland. Finan, Sihtric and Osferth, who have been spying on Aelfric, return to Coccham and tell Uhtred of the attacks. Uhtred plans to strike Bebbanburg before the Scots return and Aelfric has a chance to increase his depleted numbers. He asks Edward for support, but he
28
28
No.
overall
28
No. in
season
2
Episode
Episode 2
Directed by
Ed Bazalgette
Written by
Martha Hillier
Original release date
26 April 2020 (2020-04-26)
Young Uhtred despises Uhtred’s heathen and unforgiving ways. Lady Aelswith informs King Edward that Aethelred’s goal of uniting all of the holy relics of St. Oswald means he intends to break with Wessex and attempt to restore Mercia to greatness. Lord Aethelhelm advises Edward to ignore her concerns. Aelfric decides to sell St. Oswald’s heart in or
Young Uhtred despises Uhtred’s heathen and unforgiving ways. Lady Aelswith informs King Edward that Aethelred’s goal of uniting all of the holy relics of St. Oswald means he intends to break with Wessex and attempt to restore Mercia to greatness. Lord Aethelhelm advises Edward to ignore her concerns. Aelfric decides to sell St. Oswald’s heart in or
No.
overall
Young Uhtred despises Uhtred’s heathen and unforgiving ways. Lady Aelswith informs King Edward that Aethelred’s goal of uniting all of the holy relics of St. Oswald means he intends to break with Wessex and attempt to restore Mercia to greatness. Lord Aethelhelm advises Edward to ignore her concerns. Aelfric decides to sell St. Oswald’s heart in or
29
29
No.
overall
29
No. in
season
3
Episode
Episode 3
Directed by
Sarah O'Gorman
Written by
Charlotte Wolf
Original release date
26 April 2020 (2020-04-26)
Wihtgar shoots his crossbow to kill Young Uhtred. Beocca throws himself in front of the arrow, saves Young Uhtred, and dies in the process. Uhtred and his men escape to their ship. Cnut has invaded Mercia, while Aethelred rampages through East Anglia. Cnut waits at Tameworthig for a battle with Edward, who is expected to defend Mercia in Aethelred’
Wihtgar shoots his crossbow to kill Young Uhtred. Beocca throws himself in front of the arrow, saves Young Uhtred, and dies in the process. Uhtred and his men escape to their ship. Cnut has invaded Mercia, while Aethelred rampages through East Anglia. Cnut waits at Tameworthig for a battle with Edward, who is expected to defend Mercia in Aethelred’
No.
overall
Wihtgar shoots his crossbow to kill Young Uhtred. Beocca throws himself in front of the arrow, saves Young Uhtred, and dies in the process. Uhtred and his men escape to their ship. Cnut has invaded Mercia, while Aethelred rampages through East Anglia. Cnut waits at Tameworthig for a battle with Edward, who is expected to defend Mercia in Aethelred’
30
30
No.
overall
30
No. in
season
4
Episode
Episode 4
Directed by
Sarah O'Gorman
Written by
Jamie Crichton
Original release date
26 April 2020 (2020-04-26)
Father Pyrlig is sent by Aelswith to Wales to ask for help from King Hywel. Uhtred has joined Aethelflaed in Aylesbury. The fortress is attacked by Cnut’s men who want to capture Aethelflaed. Uhtred threatens to kill one of Cnut’s sons. Cnut’s man, Bjorgulf, calls his bluff. Uhtred throws them the decapitated body of a dead child and they retreat.
Father Pyrlig is sent by Aelswith to Wales to ask for help from King Hywel. Uhtred has joined Aethelflaed in Aylesbury. The fortress is attacked by Cnut’s men who want to capture Aethelflaed. Uhtred threatens to kill one of Cnut’s sons. Cnut’s man, Bjorgulf, calls his bluff. Uhtred throws them the decapitated body of a dead child and they retreat.
No.
overall
Father Pyrlig is sent by Aelswith to Wales to ask for help from King Hywel. Uhtred has joined Aethelflaed in Aylesbury. The fortress is attacked by Cnut’s men who want to capture Aethelflaed. Uhtred threatens to kill one of Cnut’s sons. Cnut’s man, Bjorgulf, calls his bluff. Uhtred throws them the decapitated body of a dead child and they retreat.
31
31
No.
overall
31
No. in
season
5
Episode
Episode 5
Directed by
Andy Hay
Written by
Martha Hillier
Original release date
26 April 2020 (2020-04-26)
Aethelred is gravely ill from injuries sustained in the battle of Tettenhall. Eardwulf sees an opportunity in Aethelred’s imminent demise. Eadith would prefer if they simply abscond. Eardwulf refuses. Aethelflaed and Uhtred decide to travel to Aylesbury to address the Ealdormen about who is to be Aethelred’s successor. Aethelflaed asks Aethelred to
Aethelred is gravely ill from injuries sustained in the battle of Tettenhall. Eardwulf sees an opportunity in Aethelred’s imminent demise. Eadith would prefer if they simply abscond. Eardwulf refuses. Aethelflaed and Uhtred decide to travel to Aylesbury to address the Ealdormen about who is to be Aethelred’s successor. Aethelflaed asks Aethelred to
No.
overall
Aethelred is gravely ill from injuries sustained in the battle of Tettenhall. Eardwulf sees an opportunity in Aethelred’s imminent demise. Eadith would prefer if they simply abscond. Eardwulf refuses. Aethelflaed and Uhtred decide to travel to Aylesbury to address the Ealdormen about who is to be Aethelred’s successor. Aethelflaed asks Aethelred to
32
32
No.
overall
32
No. in
season
6
Episode
Episode 6
Directed by
Andy Hay
Written by
Martha Hillier
Original release date
26 April 2020 (2020-04-26)
Eadith finds Uhtred who turns back en route to Ceaster, to meet Aethelflaed. They encounter starving Saxons who are fleeing a plague. To avoid the sites of infection they decide to travel on foot to Wenloca. Aethelflaed waits with Aldhelm at Wenloca but loses heart when Uhtred doesn’t turn up. Uhtred arrives at Wenloca to find that Aethelflaed has
Eadith finds Uhtred who turns back en route to Ceaster, to meet Aethelflaed. They encounter starving Saxons who are fleeing a plague. To avoid the sites of infection they decide to travel on foot to Wenloca. Aethelflaed waits with Aldhelm at Wenloca but loses heart when Uhtred doesn’t turn up. Uhtred arrives at Wenloca to find that Aethelflaed has
No.
overall
Eadith finds Uhtred who turns back en route to Ceaster, to meet Aethelflaed. They encounter starving Saxons who are fleeing a plague. To avoid the sites of infection they decide to travel on foot to Wenloca. Aethelflaed waits with Aldhelm at Wenloca but loses heart when Uhtred doesn’t turn up. Uhtred arrives at Wenloca to find that Aethelflaed has
33
33
No.
overall
33
No. in
season
7
Episode
Episode 7
Directed by
David Moore
Written by
Jamie Crichton
Original release date
26 April 2020 (2020-04-26)
While Aethelred is being interred in Aylesbury, Father Pyrlig helps Uhtred and his companions to enter the fortress. Uhtred enters the Witan that takes place after the funeral and tells the Ealdormen, and Edward, of Eardwulf’s treachery. Edward tells Uhtred he is a traitor and has him imprisoned. Lord Aethelhelm tortures Uhtred in a failed attempt
While Aethelred is being interred in Aylesbury, Father Pyrlig helps Uhtred and his companions to enter the fortress. Uhtred enters the Witan that takes place after the funeral and tells the Ealdormen, and Edward, of Eardwulf’s treachery. Edward tells Uhtred he is a traitor and has him imprisoned. Lord Aethelhelm tortures Uhtred in a failed attempt
No.
overall
While Aethelred is being interred in Aylesbury, Father Pyrlig helps Uhtred and his companions to enter the fortress. Uhtred enters the Witan that takes place after the funeral and tells the Ealdormen, and Edward, of Eardwulf’s treachery. Edward tells Uhtred he is a traitor and has him imprisoned. Lord Aethelhelm tortures Uhtred in a failed attempt
34
34
No.
overall
34
No. in
season
8
Episode
Episode 8
Directed by
David Moore
Written by
Peter McKenna
Original release date
26 April 2020 (2020-04-26)
The Witan approves Uhtred as Lord and Protector of Mercia. He accepts the appointment and as his first act relinquishes the throne in favour of Aethelflaed. Edward is incensed. Aethelflaed takes a vow of chastity to ensure the crown will pass to the future spouse of Aelfwynn, an Ealderman. On this condition, the Witan approves her appointment as Qu
The Witan approves Uhtred as Lord and Protector of Mercia. He accepts the appointment and as his first act relinquishes the throne in favour of Aethelflaed. Edward is incensed. Aethelflaed takes a vow of chastity to ensure the crown will pass to the future spouse of Aelfwynn, an Ealderman. On this condition, the Witan approves her appointment as Qu
No.
overall
The Witan approves Uhtred as Lord and Protector of Mercia. He accepts the appointment and as his first act relinquishes the throne in favour of Aethelflaed. Edward is incensed. Aethelflaed takes a vow of chastity to ensure the crown will pass to the future spouse of Aelfwynn, an Ealderman. On this condition, the Witan approves her appointment as Qu
35
35
No.
overall
35
No. in
season
9
Episode
Episode 9
Directed by
Ed Bazalgette
Written by
Martha Hillier
Original release date
26 April 2020 (2020-04-26)
Aethelflaed is crowned Queen of Mercia. She leaves for Eoferwic with her army. The Danes take control of Winchester. Aelswith, Aethelhelm, Aelflaed, and Edward’s children are imprisoned. Uhtred and his men accompany Aelswith to Bedwyn where she plans to raise Aethelstan. They are ambushed by Vikings led by Haesten, who capture Aelswith, Stiorra, an
Aethelflaed is crowned Queen of Mercia. She leaves for Eoferwic with her army. The Danes take control of Winchester. Aelswith, Aethelhelm, Aelflaed, and Edward’s children are imprisoned. Uhtred and his men accompany Aelswith to Bedwyn where she plans to raise Aethelstan. They are ambushed by Vikings led by Haesten, who capture Aelswith, Stiorra, an
No.
overall
Aethelflaed is crowned Queen of Mercia. She leaves for Eoferwic with her army. The Danes take control of Winchester. Aelswith, Aethelhelm, Aelflaed, and Edward’s children are imprisoned. Uhtred and his men accompany Aelswith to Bedwyn where she plans to raise Aethelstan. They are ambushed by Vikings led by Haesten, who capture Aelswith, Stiorra, an
36
36
No.
overall
36
No. in
season
10
Episode
Episode 10
Directed by
Ed Bazalgette
Written by
Martha Hillier
Original release date
26 April 2020 (2020-04-26)
After thirty days of siege, Edward has still failed in his attempt to enter Winchester. Edward is beside himself. Uhtred believes Sigtryggr will negotiate. Sigtryggr shows Edward his sons and offers him one of them if he retreats. Edward sinks into despair, incapable of making a choice. Uhtred offers himself in exchange for both children. Sigtryggr
After thirty days of siege, Edward has still failed in his attempt to enter Winchester. Edward is beside himself. Uhtred believes Sigtryggr will negotiate. Sigtryggr shows Edward his sons and offers him one of them if he retreats. Edward sinks into despair, incapable of making a choice. Uhtred offers himself in exchange for both children. Sigtryggr
No.
overall
After thirty days of siege, Edward has still failed in his attempt to enter Winchester. Edward is beside himself. Uhtred believes Sigtryggr will negotiate. Sigtryggr shows Edward his sons and offers him one of them if he retreats. Edward sinks into despair, incapable of making a choice. Uhtred offers himself in exchange for both children. Sigtryggr
| No. overall | No. in season | Episode | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 27 | 1 | Episode 1 | Ed Bazalgette | Martha Hillier | 26 April 2020 (2020-04-26) | |
| In Bebbanburg, Lord Aelfric loses half his men in a battle with raiders from Scotland. Finan, Sihtric and Osferth, who have been spying on Aelfric, return to Coccham and tell Uhtred of the attacks. Uhtred plans to strike Bebbanburg before the Scots return and Aelfric has a chance to increase his depleted numbers. He asks Edward for support, but he | ||||||
| 28 | 2 | Episode 2 | Ed Bazalgette | Martha Hillier | 26 April 2020 (2020-04-26) | |
| Young Uhtred despises Uhtred’s heathen and unforgiving ways. Lady Aelswith informs King Edward that Aethelred’s goal of uniting all of the holy relics of St. Oswald means he intends to break with Wessex and attempt to restore Mercia to greatness. Lord Aethelhelm advises Edward to ignore her concerns. Aelfric decides to sell St. Oswald’s heart in or | ||||||
| 29 | 3 | Episode 3 | Sarah O'Gorman | Charlotte Wolf | 26 April 2020 (2020-04-26) | |
| Wihtgar shoots his crossbow to kill Young Uhtred. Beocca throws himself in front of the arrow, saves Young Uhtred, and dies in the process. Uhtred and his men escape to their ship. Cnut has invaded Mercia, while Aethelred rampages through East Anglia. Cnut waits at Tameworthig for a battle with Edward, who is expected to defend Mercia in Aethelred’ | ||||||
| 30 | 4 | Episode 4 | Sarah O'Gorman | Jamie Crichton | 26 April 2020 (2020-04-26) | |
| Father Pyrlig is sent by Aelswith to Wales to ask for help from King Hywel. Uhtred has joined Aethelflaed in Aylesbury. The fortress is attacked by Cnut’s men who want to capture Aethelflaed. Uhtred threatens to kill one of Cnut’s sons. Cnut’s man, Bjorgulf, calls his bluff. Uhtred throws them the decapitated body of a dead child and they retreat. | ||||||
| 31 | 5 | Episode 5 | Andy Hay | Martha Hillier | 26 April 2020 (2020-04-26) | |
| Aethelred is gravely ill from injuries sustained in the battle of Tettenhall. Eardwulf sees an opportunity in Aethelred’s imminent demise. Eadith would prefer if they simply abscond. Eardwulf refuses. Aethelflaed and Uhtred decide to travel to Aylesbury to address the Ealdormen about who is to be Aethelred’s successor. Aethelflaed asks Aethelred to | ||||||
| 32 | 6 | Episode 6 | Andy Hay | Martha Hillier | 26 April 2020 (2020-04-26) | |
| Eadith finds Uhtred who turns back en route to Ceaster, to meet Aethelflaed. They encounter starving Saxons who are fleeing a plague. To avoid the sites of infection they decide to travel on foot to Wenloca. Aethelflaed waits with Aldhelm at Wenloca but loses heart when Uhtred doesn’t turn up. Uhtred arrives at Wenloca to find that Aethelflaed has | ||||||
| 33 | 7 | Episode 7 | David Moore | Jamie Crichton | 26 April 2020 (2020-04-26) | |
| While Aethelred is being interred in Aylesbury, Father Pyrlig helps Uhtred and his companions to enter the fortress. Uhtred enters the Witan that takes place after the funeral and tells the Ealdormen, and Edward, of Eardwulf’s treachery. Edward tells Uhtred he is a traitor and has him imprisoned. Lord Aethelhelm tortures Uhtred in a failed attempt | ||||||
| 34 | 8 | Episode 8 | David Moore | Peter McKenna | 26 April 2020 (2020-04-26) | |
| The Witan approves Uhtred as Lord and Protector of Mercia. He accepts the appointment and as his first act relinquishes the throne in favour of Aethelflaed. Edward is incensed. Aethelflaed takes a vow of chastity to ensure the crown will pass to the future spouse of Aelfwynn, an Ealderman. On this condition, the Witan approves her appointment as Qu | ||||||
| 35 | 9 | Episode 9 | Ed Bazalgette | Martha Hillier | 26 April 2020 (2020-04-26) | |
| Aethelflaed is crowned Queen of Mercia. She leaves for Eoferwic with her army. The Danes take control of Winchester. Aelswith, Aethelhelm, Aelflaed, and Edward’s children are imprisoned. Uhtred and his men accompany Aelswith to Bedwyn where she plans to raise Aethelstan. They are ambushed by Vikings led by Haesten, who capture Aelswith, Stiorra, an | ||||||
| 36 | 10 | Episode 10 | Ed Bazalgette | Martha Hillier | 26 April 2020 (2020-04-26) | |
| After thirty days of siege, Edward has still failed in his attempt to enter Winchester. Edward is beside himself. Uhtred believes Sigtryggr will negotiate. Sigtryggr shows Edward his sons and offers him one of them if he retreats. Edward sinks into despair, incapable of making a choice. Uhtred offers himself in exchange for both children. Sigtryggr | ||||||
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