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The Last Kingdom
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.
- Created by:
- Stephen Butchard
- Cast:
- Alexander Dreymon, Eliza Butterworth, Mark Rowley, Ruby Hartley
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Network:
- Netflix, BBC Two
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 4
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 7.6Episode 1
2020-04-26 · 56mUhtred receives news that Bebbanburg's defenses have been weakened by Scottish attacks and plans to seize his birthright, but Edward refuses to help.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.4Episode 2
2020-04-26 · 56mAs 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.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 8.2Episode 3
2020-04-26 · 55mUhtred suffers an unbearable loss in his attack on Bebbanburg but takes some valuable captives during his retreat south. Aethelflaed prepares for war.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 8.2Episode 4
2020-04-26 · 52mHoping 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.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 8.3Episode 5
2020-04-26 · 55mA repentant Aethelred lingers near death while his ealdormen vie for control of Mercia and Edward uses his niece Aelfwynn as a bargaining chip.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 7.9Episode 6
2020-04-26 · 53mEardwulf and his men pursue Uhtred's party as it flees through a countryside ravaged by disease. Tensions rise between Edward and the Mercians.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 8.1Episode 7
2020-04-26 · 52mAelfwynn suffers from the sickness sweeping the land. Edward proposes an unexpected path forward for Mercia. Brida is freed by Cnut's kinsman.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 8.1Episode 8
2020-04-26 · 51mUhtred reluctantly prepares to take power in Mercia but secretly formulates an alternate plan. Brida joins the Danes in attacking the Welsh.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 8.3Episode 9
2020-04-26 · 53mThe Danes under Brida and Sigtryggr sack Winchester, guided by the traitor Eardwulf. Haesten ambushes Uhtred's party and seizes valuable captives.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 8.5Episode 10
2020-04-26 · 55mEdward besieges Winchester as he awaits Aethelflaed's reinforcements, but Uhtred isn't convinced that conquest is really Sigtryggr's ultimate aim.
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Alexander Dreymon
Uhtred of Bebbanburg
Eliza Butterworth
Aelswith
Mark Rowley
Finan
Ruby Hartley
Stiorra
James Northcote
Aldhelm
Arnas Fedaravičius
Sihtric
Harry Gilby
Aethelstan
Timothy Innes
King Edward
Stefanie Martini
Eadith
Phia Saban
Aelfwynn
