Adolphus and the destroyed Kingsbridge Cathedral. Jack demonstrates amazing artistic prowess as he begins to carve a monument to St. Episode 3: Redemption Prior Philip and Percy’s son William find themselves in a political stalemate as they compete for access to valuable stone. As Philip politics for funds to aid in the church’s construction, he finds himself caught between Bishop Bigod and King Stephen’s supporter, Earl Percy Hamleigh. Episode 2: Master Builder When a fire destroys Kingsbridge Church, Tom presents a plan to Prior Philip to construct a glorious new cathedral filled with light. Tom Builder travels the countryside in search of work.

Monk Philip is enticed by an offer from Father Waleran Bigod in return for his endorsement of Bigod to the appointment of Bishop, Philip will be elected Prior. Episode 1: Anarchy The death of King Henry’s heir ignites a battle between Queen Maud and King Stephen to become the successor to the throne. the World) and King Stephen (Tony Curran, Ondine), they’ll stop at nothing to keep those secrets safe! The epic miniseries event also stars Matthew MacFadyen (Frost/Nixon) as Prior Philip, Hayley Atwell (Love Hate) as the beautiful noblewoman Aliena and Donald Sutherland (TV's 'Dirty Sexy Money') as Bartholomew. But when that light threatens to illuminate the dark secrets of ambitious Bishop Waleran Bigod (Ian McShane, 2005 Golden Globe Best Actor, TV's 'Deadwood”) and the battling progeny of King Henry, Queen Maud (Alison Pill, Scott Pilgrim vs. Ken Follett’s best-selling novel is brought to life in a star-studded and critically-acclaimed eight-part miniseries! Emerging from the war-torn shadows of England’s Dark Ages, an idealistic mason, Tom Builder (Rufus Sewell, The Holiday) sets out on a quest of erecting a glorious Cathedral bathed in light.

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