The new BBC series, King and Conqueror , delves into the events leading up to the pivotal Battle of Hastings, a conflict that shaped England's - and Europe's - destiny for a millennium.

Initially comrades, Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy found themselves on opposing sides at the Battle of Hastings, vying for the throne after King Edward the Confessor's demise.

The drama spans the years preceding the 1066 battle, portraying Harold and William as allies before circumstances force them to become adversaries.

James Norton, who portrays Harold Godwinson and also serves as an executive producer on the series, expressed his astonishment at the scripts penned by Mike Johnson.

"I remember being constantly surprised reading scripts and saying 'is this real? This seems completely mad

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