King and Conquorer - from 24 August BBC and iPlayer

[IwantToRetire]

I had heard about this and sort of didn't listen as I thought it was Netflix.

But it isn't. Its the BBC!

"A clash that defined a country, and a continent, for a thousand years. The epic story of 1066 and the brutal battle for a kingdom. Starring James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0024pyz

Supposedly based on verified historical facts.

I am imagining a mash up of Game of Throne and Vikings.

(Haven't seen another thread but am nominating this as a binge watch thread, rather than tv pace. If available on iPlayer.)

i have to watch that

Looking forward to watching this. When does it start?
presumably nobody can complain about spoilers!

Sorry - you’ve included the date in the title!!.

Looking forward to this!

I’m looking forward to it!

I'll have a look 👀👀

I see even before it has being shown the historians aren't happy!

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tv/article-15028545/Did-William-Conqueror-really-Asterix-moustache-No-say-historians-thats-just-one-BBC-blockbusters-howlers.html

Not sure the DM is a good source, but it's headline was the funniest of the many articles now doing the rounds!

(Dont read if you dont want spoilers)

it is available already!

i dont want to hear criticism of James Norton though

Been looking forward to this but surprised how hammy the acting feels atm... also lots of exposition already - to be expected I suppose.

Persevering!

Clemence Poesy looks refreshingly unglamorous as Matilda, and I randomly think the horses look very authentic, little shaggy ponies rather than glossy steeds, but it’s not quite gelling for me yet.

Yes, the muckiness is refreshing!

Enjoying the atmospheric woodland and the tension on the roads. Yas, James/Harald has saved them albeit in the most horrific way ever!!!

Watching but behind

Ashamedly saying I know little about the history here so I can enjoy it without seeing it as inaccurate

Also James Norton is hot in every role that he plays, good god

Is anyone else struggling to keep up with the large number of characters? I feel like this needed to come with a little map, family tree and photos next to it!

Very very hammy and a terrible script!

I’m finding it difficult to follow at the moment

It's making me appreciate how clever Hillary Mantel was at historical dialogue. This feels like it's explaining the history in every interaction. Will still watch though - strong cast.

I really wanted to like this but it is really, really hammy. DH is persevering but I just want to rewatch The Last Kingdom instead. Waaaaaay better though different time period.

Yes googling cast list as watching.

Juliet Stevenson good of course.

Think this is useful for the background

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0l7bbxm?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile

"Well, I am afraid I am no longer built for this hour - good night."

That phrase is going into rotation. 🤣

Apparently filmed in Iceland, which explains the ponies! They have manes like Tina Turner and have a funny pace called a tolt.

Gosh, Matilda’s a bit feisty 😬. Edward is bonkers and his mother obviously doesn’t think he’s up to the job.

Really want to watch this but not sure I can watch him come to a sticky end with an arrow through an eye!