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The Last Kingdom S4E1 — Episode 1
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The Last Kingdom•Season 4•Episode 1

Episode 1

8.2/10 · 4,070 votesApr 26, 202056 min

Ranked #10 of 10 in Season 4•−0.4 vs season avg

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Uhtred receives news that Bebbanburg's defenses have been weakened by Scottish attacks and plans to seize his birthright, but Edward refuses to help.

Directed byEdward Bazalgette
Written byMartha Hillier
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Alexander Dreymon

Alexander Dreymon

Uhtred of Bebbanburg

Eliza Butterworth

Eliza Butterworth

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Mark Rowley

Mark Rowley

Finan

Arnas Fedaravičius

Arnas Fedaravičius

Sihtric

Timothy Innes

Timothy Innes

King Edward

Stefanie Martini

Stefanie Martini

Eadith

Millie Brady

Millie Brady

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Ewan Mitchell

Ewan Mitchell

Osferth

Cavan Clerkin

Cavan Clerkin

Pyrlig

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Martha Hillier

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Edward Bazalgette

Edward Bazalgette

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Tim Palmer

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Adam Green

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Episode Summary

"Episode 1" is episode 1 of The Last Kingdom season 4. It scored 8.2/10 from 4,070 votes, ranking #10 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.6). Directed by Edward Bazalgette and written by Martha Hillier, it aired on April 26, 2020.

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