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entertainment5 months ago•3 min saved

James Norton Teases 'King & Conqueror' as Prime Video Secures Global Rights

James Norton stars and produces the upcoming BBC series King & Conqueror, which explores the relationship between Harold Godwinson and William the Conqueror leading up to the Battle of Hastings, a story Norton admits he was unfamiliar with and is surprised hasn't been depicted on TV before. The series aims to depict a pivotal moment in history that has never been dramatized, with a focus on the complex relationship between the two figures.

via Radio Times|

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culture6 months ago•3 min saved

Bayeux Tapestry Returns to Britain After 900 Years

The Bayeux Tapestry, depicting the 1066 Battle of Hastings, will return to the UK for the first time in 900 years and be displayed at the British Museum starting in September 2026, as part of a cultural exchange deal between France and the UK amidst broader discussions on artifact repatriation and museum partnerships.

via NPR|

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entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Star in Epic Drama 'King & Conqueror'

James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau star in the upcoming medieval drama series "King and Conqueror," which depicts the historical Battle of Hastings in 1066. Norton plays Harold, Earl of Wessex, while Coster-Waldau portrays William, Duke of Normandy. The series, set to premiere on BBC iPlayer and BBC One next year, explores the power struggle between two interconnected family dynasties. Originally, Norton was to play William but switched roles due to contractual obligations with HBO's "The Nevers."

via Variety|

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