The Pillars of the Earth Season 1 Episodes

9 Episodes 2010 - 2010

Based on the Ken Follett novel of the same name, "Pillars of the Earth" is an eight-part miniseries set in 12th-century England. After the death of the heir, King Henry's (Clive Wood) daughter (Alison Pill) and nephew (Tony Curran) fight for the throne. Meanwhile, Tom Builder (Rufus Sewell) becomes close to Ellen (Natalia Wörner) and her son Jack (Eddie Redmayne) after his wife dies in childbirth. Alliances are built and families are betrayed as everyone fights for what they believe is rightfully theirs.

Episode 1

Anarchy

Fri, Jul 23, 2010 55 mins

In 12th-century England, a power struggle ensues between the late king's only legitimate daughter and his nephew, who has ascended the throne via a mysterious technicality. Against this backdrop, a man of God endeavors to build a glorious cathedral.

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Episode 2

Master Builder

Fri, Jul 23, 2010 55 mins

A mason named Tom Builder hopes to find work repairing the damaged church at Kingsbridge, but a lack of funds at the priory proves to be quite the hindrance. And a bandit who left his thieving ways to become a monk takes in an abandoned child.

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Episode 3

Redemption

Fri, Jul 30, 2010 55 mins

Prior Philip and William are both stonewalled in their attempts to access the Shiring quarry; Jack discovers hidden artistic talents as he attempts to carve a religious statue; Richard receives monetary help from Aliena in his quest to become a knight. Meanwhile, King Stephen collapses on a visit to the cathedral worksite.

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Episode 4

Battlefield

Fri, Aug 6, 2010 60 mins

After William applies to have his father's title of earl transferred to him, he learns that a knight is also interested in the noble ranking. Elsewhere, Jack's reappearance causes a frightened King Stephen to order his assassination; hostages are taken from each side in the ongoing hostilities between the king and Maud; Waleran informs Maud that Philip is responsible for betraying Earl Bartholomew.

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Episode 5

Legacy

Fri, Aug 13, 2010 55 mins

Waleran and Regan work toward a prisoner exchange in hopes of remaining on the victorious side of the war; Tom wants Alfred and Jack to become friends, but their work and love lives get in the way. Meanwhile, William's plan to thwart Aliena involves attacking Kingsbridge; Prior Philip and the Hamleighs receive rights to Shiring lands, but it comes with a steep price.

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Episode 6

Witchcraft

Fri, Aug 20, 2010 55 mins

Upon returning from the war, Richard learns Aliena has no money to continue to finance his knighthood; Alfred requests that Prior Philip accept him as a master builder for the construction of the cathedral; Regan leans on Waleran to approach the king about William's long-overdue earldom; and Aliena is torn between her love for Jack and a promise she made to her late father.

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Episode 7

New Beginnings

Fri, Aug 27, 2010 55 mins

Jack's journeys lead to a discovery of how to make Tom Builder's vision of a light-filled cathedral a reality; the Hamleighs are infuriated that Kingsbridge has once again become a successful and prosperous market center, and they plan to do something about it.

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Episode 8

The Work of Angels

Fri, Aug 27, 2010 55 mins

In the series finale, Waleran and Alfred scheme to get rid of Jack, but it may not prove as easy as they thought.

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Episode 9

Illumination

Sun, Dec 11, 2011 60 mins

Jack discovers that the wind blowing against the cathedral is causing the cracks and comes up with a solution.

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