The Pillars of the Earth

Anarchy

S1 • E1

56 min

7.7

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

Country

Canada

Release date

July 23, 2010

monk england based on novel or book cathedral kingdom royalty religion miniseries period drama historical political intrigue middle ages (476-1453) roman catholic church british history medieval builder historical drama 12th century