Lavish BBC drama King and Conquerer left viewers split as it continues tonight, Sunday, August 31.

The historical series chronicles the tale of Harold of Wessex (James Norton) and William of Normandy (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) leading up to the Battle of Hastings.

The duo began as allies but eventually found themselves at odds as both sought control of the throne.

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Norton is also executive producer for the programme. He said: "In terms of producing – talking about power! – I loved it.

"It was a very humbling experience walking onto those sound stages and seeing the world that we had built, these huge castles and interiors. It was Rob Taylor as well, our producing partner, who was massively influentia

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