Anarchy (23 Jul. 2010)

On the death of King Henry I, there is a schism in the succession leading eventually to civil war during a period now known as the Anarchy. Before his death, the King had sought the support... See full summary »

Director:

Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

Writers:

Ken Follett (based on the book by), John Pielmeier (written for television by)

Stars:

Ian McShane, Rufus Sewell, Matthew Macfadyen

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Ian McShane	...	Waleran Bigod
Rufus Sewell	...	Tom Builder
Matthew Macfadyen	...	Philip
Eddie Redmayne	...	Jack
Hayley Atwell	...	Aliena
Sarah Parish	...	Regan Hamleigh
Natalia Wörner	...	Ellen
Anatole Taubman	...	Remigius
John Pielmeier	...	Cuthbert
Robert Bathurst	...	Percy Hamleigh
Clive Wood	...	King Henry I
Sam Claflin	...	Richard
Liam Garrigan	...	Alfred
David Oakes	...	William Hamleigh
Götz Otto	...	Walter

Storyline

On the death of King Henry I, there is a schism in the succession leading eventually to civil war during a period now known as the Anarchy. Before his death, the King had sought the support of the noblemen and the clergy in favor of his newborn grandson, the future Henry II and requested that they all recognize his daughter Maude as the rightful ruler until his grandson comes of age. Henry's nephew Stephen has his eye on the throne and with the support of the Church, is soon crowned King. Maude has her supporters however, including Bartholomew, the Earl of Shiring, whose nemesis Percy Hamleigh would like nothing better than to find an excuse to take his lands and his title. Meanwhile a monk, Philip, returns to Kingsbridge Priory when his mentor falls gravely ill and receives an interesting offer from Father Waleran - in return for the Priory's support in making him Bishop, Philip will be made Prior. Meanwhile, Tom Builder, a stone mason, travels the countryside with his wife, daughter...

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Plot Keywords:

death of king | ritual | fired from the job | winchester castle | plain song | 

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Genres:

Drama | History | Romance | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Country:

Germany Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 July 2010 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Tandem Communications, Muse Entertainment Enterprises, Scott Free Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min 105 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When King Henry I learns of the death of his son William, his daughter Maude, is with him and is depicted as being 6 years old. However, in 1120, when William died, she actually was 18, and had been married to the German Emperor for six years. They also portray the death of King Henry I and the birth of the future King Henry II as occurring on the same night, but the birth actually preceded the death by 15 months.

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Soundtracks

"Retreat Trumpets"
Composed by Dirk Freymuth
Performed by Dirk Freymuth

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