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Episode 7

Episode 7 of 8

The Danes invade Wessex and Uhtred is driven to hiding in the marshlands with King Alfred. With the life of Alfred's child hanging in the balance, a bond is finally struck between the pagan warrior and his pious king.

58 minutes

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Role Contributor
Uhtred Alexander Dreymon
Alfred David Dawson
Ragnar the Younger Tobias Santlemann
Brida Emily Cox
Leofric Adrian Bower
Guthrum Thomas W Gabrielsson
Aethelwold Harry McEntire
Queen Iseult Charlie Murphy
Odda the Younger Brian Vernel
Beocca Ian Hart
Eanflaed Nikolett Barabas
Aethelflaed Zsofia Farkas
Aelswith Eliza Butterworth
Father Asser Nicholas Rowe
Wulfhere Sean Gilder
Young Priest Balazs Csemy
Hild Eva Birthistle
Priest Geoffrey Thomas
Archer Akos Baji
Lead Dane Istvan Koleszar
Producer Chrissy Skinns
Director Peter Hoar
Writer Stephen Butchard
Author Bernard Cornwell
Production Company Carnival Film & Television Ltd

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