King and Conqueror charts the story of Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy who started as friends but were fated to clash at the Battle of Hastings.

The BBC drama chronicles a confrontation that shaped the destiny of a nation – and a continent – for a millennium, with origins stretching back decades through two interlinked Royal dynasties battling for dominance across two nations and a turbulent sea.

Whilst neither Harold nor William initially harboured ambitions to rule England, both men became consumed with their desire for the throne.

Much of the production was shot in Iceland, with James Norton portraying Harold whilst also serving as an executive producer.

The shoot proved quite dramatic, as the cast revealed during a Q&A session, discussing nose-biting incidents during fig

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