As 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.
- Directed by
- Edward Bazalgette
- Written by
- Martha Hillier
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All episodes — Season 4
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S4 E1Episode 1
Apr 26, 20207.656 min
Uhtred receives news that Bebbanburg's defenses have been weakened by Scottish attacks and plans to seize his birthright, but Edward refuses to help.
S4 E3Episode 3
Apr 26, 20208.255 min
Uhtred suffers an unbearable loss in his attack on Bebbanburg but takes some valuable captives during his retreat south. Aethelflaed prepares for war.
S4 E4Episode 4
Apr 26, 20208.252 min
Hoping 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.
S4 E5Episode 5
Apr 26, 20208.355 min
A repentant Aethelred lingers near death while his ealdormen vie for control of Mercia and Edward uses his niece Aelfwynn as a bargaining chip.
S4 E6Episode 6
Apr 26, 20207.853 min
Eardwulf and his men pursue Uhtred's party as it flees through a countryside ravaged by disease. Tensions rise between Edward and the Mercians.
S4 E7Episode 7
Apr 26, 20208.152 min
Aelfwynn suffers from the sickness sweeping the land. Edward proposes an unexpected path forward for Mercia. Brida is freed by Cnut's kinsman.