The Pillars of the Earth - Season 1 Episode 1 Anarchy
The succession to the crown of England is in doubt and causes King Henry’s daughter and nephew to compete for the throne. The Hamleigh family’s hope for an advantageous marriage for their son William falls apart. Tom Builder and his family search for work and encounter Ellen and her mysterious son Jack. Church politics see Philip, a monk, elected the new prior, which leaves him indebted to Deacon Waleran.
- Genre: Drama
- Studio: Starz
- Keyword: monk, england, based on novel or book, cathedral, kingdom, royalty, religion, miniseries, period drama, historical, political intrigue , middle ages (476-1453), catholic church, british history, medieval, builder, historical drama, 12th century
- Cast: Robert Bathurst, Donald Sutherland, Matthew Macfadyen, Rufus Sewell, Ian McShane, Eddie Redmayne
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