The Best Episodes Written By Stephen Butchard

As a consequence of their actions in Cornwall, Uhtred and Leofric face off in a death match. The Danes launch an invasion of Wessex.

Director: Peter Hoar

Writer: Stephen Butchard

A united King Alfred and Uhtred leave the cover of the marshes and make a rallying call to all Saxon armies.

Director: Peter Hoar

Writer: Stephen Butchard

Uhtred volunteers to attack Danish ships, but challenges Ubba in the process as the Danes threaten Wessex.

Director: Ben Chanan

Writer: Stephen Butchard

Uhtred leads a raiding party to Cornwall on a mission for wealth and independence and attracts the attention of a beautiful sorceress queen.

Director: Ben Chanan

Writer: Stephen Butchard

The stratagems of Abbot Eadred play on Guthred's weakness. Uhtred rallies the men of Cumbraland to march on Eoferwic, but faces a cruel betrayal.

Director: Peter Hoar

Writer: Stephen Butchard

Abducted by a Viking warlord after his father is slain in battle, young Uhtred adopts the Norse way of life until tragedy befalls his new family.

Director: Nick Murphy

Writer: Stephen Butchard

While the city of Seville celebrates Holy Week, a successful restaurateur is bound, gagged and tortured to death. The crime scene suggests he was forced to watch a film as he suffered, but Chief Inspector Javier Falcón appears more interested in an old photograph of his father in the businessman's home. As the investigation progresses, the detective finds himself drawn to the victim's widow and prime suspect Consuelo, and discovers the truth about his family's involvement in the Spanish Civil War.

Director: Pete Travis

Writer: Stephen Butchard

Caught between his scheming uncle Ælfric and pitiless Viking warlord Ubba, Uhtred goes on the run and seeks out Alfred, the man who would be king.

Director: Nick Murphy

Writer: Stephen Butchard

Sent north by Alfred to ransom enslaved king Guthred, Beocca seeks help from Uhtred, who makes a new allegiance in his quest for vengeance.

Director: Peter Hoar

Writer: Stephen Butchard

King Alfred keeps Uhtred close with a tactical play, but Uhtred soon realizes he's been tricked. Meanwhile, a great battle looms over Wessex.

Director: Anthony Byrne

Writer: Stephen Butchard

Uhtred allies himself with newly crowned Alfred, but his commitment to the nascent king jeopardizes his bond with Brida.

Director: Anthony Byrne

Writer: Stephen Butchard