The Last Kingdom Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1 - Series 1, Episode 1When our young hero Uhtred loses his Saxon father in battle, his lands and inheritance are taken by his scheming uncle Aelfric, who becomes a puppet-lord for the ruling Danes. The Saxon boy is brought up by Danish warlord Ragnar and grows into a warrior. But when his surrogate family is murdered by a group of renegade Danes, Uhtred finds himself alone; neither Saxon nor Dane.
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Episode 1 - Episode OneWhen our young hero Uhtred loses his Saxon father in battle, his lands and inheritance are taken by his scheming uncle Aelfric, who becomes a puppet-‐lord for the ruling Danes. The Saxon boy is brought up by Danish warlord Ragnar and grows into a warrior. But when his surrogate family is murdered by a group of renegade Danes, Uhtred finds himself alone; neither Saxon nor Dane.
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Episode 2 - Series 1, Episode 2Finding himself blamed for the wedding massacre Uhtred pleads his innocence to the great Viking warlord Ubba but is not believed. His only choice is to return to his roots and approach the soon-­‐to-­‐be Saxon King Alfred.
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Episode 2 - Episode TwoFinding himself blamed for the wedding massacre Uhtred pleads his innocence to the great Viking warlord Ubba, but is not believed. His only choice is to return to his roots and approach the soon-‐to-‐be Saxon King, Alfred.
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Episode 3 - Episode ThreeUhtred wins the protection of Alfred, but his commitment to the new king threatens his relationship with Brida.
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Episode 3 - Series 1, Episode 3Uhtred wins the protection of Alfred but his commitment to the new king threatens his relationship with Brida.
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Episode 4 - Episode FourUhtred’s relationship with Alfred hits a new low. Alfred invites Uhtred to peace talks only to use him as a pawn. Held hostage by the Danes, Uhtred renews contact with Ragnar, who saves his life. A great battle looms.
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Episode 4 - Series 1, Episode 4UhtredΓÇÖs relationship with Alfred hits a new low. Alfred invites Uhtred to peace talks only to use him as a pawn. Held hostage by the Danes Uhtred renews contact with Ragnar who saves his life. A great battle looms.
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Episode 5 - Episode FiveIn rescuing Mildrith from suspected abduction, Uhtred is drawn into the great battle of Cynuit, where he heroically defeats a formidable enemy. But when Odda the Younger steals the glory, Uhtred is furious and faces Alfred’s penance.
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Episode 5 - Series 1, Episode 5In rescuing Mildrith from suspected abduction Uhtred is drawn into the great battle of Cynuit where he heroically defeats a formidable enemy. But when Odda the Younger steals the glory Uhtred is furious and faces AlfredΓÇÖs penance.
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Episode 6 - Episode SixUhtred leads a raiding party to Cornwall, on a mission for wealth and independence. The party become mercenaries for a Cornish King and Uhtred attracts the attention of a beautiful pagan queen, but he must eventually return to Wessex and face Alfred’s wrath.
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Episode 6 - Series 1, Episode 6Uhtred leads a raiding party to Cornwall on a mission for wealth and independence. The party become mercenaries for a Cornish King and Uhtred attracts the attention of a beautiful pagan queen but he must eventually return to Wessex and face AlfredΓÇÖs wrath.
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Episode 7 - Series 1, Episode 7The Danish invasion of Wessex sees Uhtred driven to hiding in the marshlands with King Alfred. With Wessex lost and the life of AlfredΓÇÖs child hanging in the balance a bond is finally struck between the two men. They must work together if Wessex is to be reclaimed.
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Episode 7 - Episode SevenThe Danish invasion of Wessex sees Uhtred driven to hiding in the marshlands with King Alfred. With Wessex lost and the life of Alfred’s child hanging in the balance, a bond is finally struck between the two men. They must work together if Wessex is to be reclaimed.
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Episode 8 - Series 1, Episode 8Leaving the marshes a united Alfred and Uhtred must get word to Saxon forces to assemble and fight a decisive battle for Wessex and England. Treachery deception and heartache follow as Wessex is saved -- but at what cost to Uhtred?
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Episode 8 - Episode EightLeaving the marshes, a united Alfred and Uhtred must get word to Saxon forces to assemble and fight a decisive battle for Wessex and England. Treachery, deception and heartache follow as Wessex is saved -- but at what cost to Uhtred?
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Episode 9 - Series 2, Episode 1Series two returns to find Uhtred, the fearless and instinctive warrior, beginning his voyage north to reclaim his fate: to avenge Earl Ragnar's death and recapture 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 wild lands of the north, which have fallen into the control of savage Northmen. Alfred champions a new king - a Christian Dane - to exert his influence beyond Wessex. This king has been enslaved and Uhtred becomes embroiled in a rescue mission which brings him face to face with an enemy of old.
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Episode 10 - Series 2, Episode 2When spies infiltrate the Cumbraland army Uhtred must rely on his troops to protect him from a perilous attack. He rides as the dead horseman once again and Kjartan's thirst for revenge grows ever stronger. 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 backfires when his indecision and lack of ruthlessness weakens the Saxons' position. When affection between Uhtred and Gisela reaches new heights Uhtred's enemies close in and he suffers a grave betrayal.
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Episode 11 - Series 2, Episode 3Uhtred is thrown in chains on a ship and Hild and Ragnar embark on their mission to free him but time is not on their side. The lords of the north congregate in Eoferwic and Guthred learns to sorely regret his act of clemency. Gisela refuses to be used as a political pawn while Aelfric is tireless in his efforts to hunt Uhtred down and enlists an old adversary to help finish him once and for all. Alfred turns his mind to forging a political alliance making Aethelflaed aware of her duty as he seeks suitors for her. Halig's act of bravery comes at a high price which Uhtred finds difficult to bear.
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Episode 12 - Series 2, Episode 4Uhtred is under orders from Alfred to rid Northumbria of the warlord brothers Erik and Sigefrid but Ragnar is now free and intent on avenging Kjartan for the death of his family - can Uhtred come to his brother's aid without defying the king? Gisela and Uhtred make a promise before he journeys north and confronts Guthred for his incarceration and Halig's death. Finan has an idea for how to attack the brothers and the results of the confrontation are shocking. Odda voices some concerns about Uhtred's intentions but Alfred is confident he can keep Uhtred on a long leash and Beocca brings hope where it is most needed.
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Episode 13 - Series 2, Episode 5Some time has 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 Aethelwold brings Uhtred a strange tale along with a proposition that is hard to ignore. Uhtred's continued strong will and latent restlessness creates tension and strain during a royal visit from Alfred and an unexpected meeting with the Northman Erik gives Uhtred more food for thought although it puts he and Gisela at odds. Meanwhile at Winchester preparations for the royal wedding are underway as Aethelred of Mercia arrives. Beocca confides in Uhtred and is left with an important question to ask.
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Episode 14 - Series 2, Episode 6Winchester celebrates Aethelred and Aethelflaed'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 mistrust of Uhtred reaches a new low and Uhtred is relegated in his duties as the warlord of Wessex. Aethelred is called to step up to the plate but a fatal mistake allows Erik and Sigefrid to outwit the Saxons and terror reigns.
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Episode 15 - Series 2, Episode 7Aethelflaed is missing and Aethelred 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 loyalty between the two?
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Episode 16 - Series 2, Episode 8When King Alfred is told the great sum of Aethelflaed'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 jeopardising the kingdom. Suspicions at Beamfleot threaten to unravel the lovers' escape plan and Uhtred must think on his feet if he is to secure Aethelflaed's freedom and save Wessex.
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Episode 17 - Series 3, Episode 1King Alfred's health is failing. As time runs out for him to unite the kingdoms of England, his greatest warrior Uhtred must lead Wessex in battle against the fearsome Dane Bloodhair. When Uhtred is cursed by a vicious seer Skade, tragedy follows.
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Episode 18 - Series 3, Episode 2When Uhtred commits a serious crime Alfred turns events to his advantage but is outraged when Uhtred retaliates with an unforgivable act of violence. Uhtred must embark on a voyage and Skade's power takes hold - has he passed a place of no return?
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Episode 19 - Series 3, Episode 3Aethelwold's quest to unite the Danes and topple Alfred's dynasty advances but when Beocca tells Uhtred of a friend in peril Uhtred is torn between his duty to the Saxons and his ties to the Danes. Can he risk losing the love of his brother forever?
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Episode 20 - Series 3, Episode 4While Alfred is distracted by the impending war Haesten sets out on a mission of revenge - Uhtred must protect Aethelflaed at all costs. When Aethelwold antagonises Ragnar Cnut seizes an opportunity to manipulate him with tragic consequences.
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Episode 21 - Series 3, Episode 5Left reeling by devastating news Uhtred risks everything to reclaim Skade and end her curse. Edward gambles dangerously by promising Uhtred troops to fight Haesten but in defying Alfred has the prince led Uhtred and his men to their deaths?
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Episode 22 - Series 3, Episode 6In the wake of the bloody battle of Beamfleot Uhtred and Brida reunite on a mission. While Skade's curse causes ructions amongst Uhtred's men the Danes regroup and Cnut tasks Aethelwold with a new assignment - to kill Uhtred.
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Episode 23 - Series 3, Episode 7Uhtred and his men make a last attempt to reclaim Skade while her power disrupts the Dane camp; jealousy between Haesten and Bloodhair leads to a fight to the death. Aethelwold returns to Winchester and receives shocking punishment for his treachery.
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Episode 24 - Series 3, Episode 8Winchester prepares to celebrate the royal wedding but the power vacuum that will follow Alfred's death proves divisive. If Uhtred is to complete his mission he must first rid himself of Skade's curse and steal into the city to ask Thyra for help.
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Episode 25 - Series 3, Episode 9Alfred's condition worsens; after an emotional meeting with the king Uhtred has a decision to make. Edward's enemies capitalise on the fear and uncertainty that grips Winchester while Uhtred's foes close in and Thyra falls victim to a hateful crime.
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Episode 26 - Series 3, Episode 10As Winchester mourns the Danes march to seize Wessex but before the Saxons meet them in battle they must face enemies from within their ranks. Suffering a great loss Beocca entreats Uhtred to defend what Alfred has built before it is lost forever.
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Episode 27 - Series 4, Episode 1Tensions have risen between Wessex and Mercia in the years after Alfred's death. Uhtred believes that his destiny is finally within reach and the time is right to take back his ancestral home. But new threats endanger the future of the Saxon kingdoms.
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Episode 28 - Series 4, Episode 2Healing family wounds Uhtred journeys north his ancestral home in his sights. The rift between Wessex and Mercia deepens and Lord Aethelhelm pressures King Edward to make a decision that threatens to divide the Saxons as well as his own family.
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Episode 29 - Series 4, Episode 3As the Danes take advantage of Saxon instability Aethelflaed takes a bold course of resistance. Uhtred must decide whether love will drive him to fight for the Saxons. Meanwhile Lady Aelswith takes the lead in forging new alliances.
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Episode 30 - Series 4, Episode 4The Saxons and Danes prepare for conflict but will Mercia and Wessex unite in time to secure their future? In a meeting of armies Uhtred faces down old enemies and reveals their lies in an attempt to bring the conflict to its conclusion.
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Episode 31 - Series 4, Episode 5Resolved to unite with former allies King Edward attempts to offer his support. But old wounds are not so easily healed. Aethelflaed finds herself persecuted and Uhtred takes matters into his own hands to ensure that innocent people are not harmed.
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Episode 32 - Series 4, Episode 6Separated from Aethelflaed and far from home Uhtred is forced to pursue justice in order to return. Brida finds herself in horrifying circumstances. As King Edward's challenges increase he begins to question whether he has taken the right approach.
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Episode 33 - Series 4, Episode 7Edward makes Uhtred an offer that will resolve the turmoil in Mercia but has huge ramifications for Uhtred personally. Aethelflaed finds comfort in her family and Aelswith begins to make peace with her past. Elsewhere external forces collide to bring Brida new hope.
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Episode 34 - Series 4, Episode 8Uhtred makes the ultimate sacrifice for the future of Saxon unity. But it comes at a great personal cost. Aethelflaed and Edward finally resolve their differences. But will there truly be peace for the Saxons?
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Episode 35 - Series 4, Episode 9Uhtred fears for his family. Aethelflaed enjoys success but Edward realises he has been distracted from an unknown enemy. He must cement fragile bonds to face down a terrible new threat - potentially jeopardising the future of his Wessex stronghold.
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Episode 36 - Series 4, Episode 10The Danes and the Saxons look to a new future. And so must Uhtred. Having sacrificed his own happiness he is presented with an unexpected mission and realises more than ever that his destiny is entwined with Alfred's dream of a united land.
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