Uhtred suffers an unbearable loss in his attack on Bebbanburg but takes some valuable captives during his retreat south. Aethelflaed prepares for war.
- Directed by
- Sarah O'Gorman
- Written by
- Charlotte Wolf
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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 E2Episode 2
Apr 26, 20208.456 min
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.
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.