William of Normandy: Bastard son of Duke Richard ... all eager for a share of newly conquered land. Harold Godwinson: Son of Godwine and Earl of Wessex. Harold was very powerful by 1066.

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau will star at William, Duke of Normandy (Image: Lilja Jons) The series, written by Michael Robert Johnson, will also feature Emily Beecham as Harold Godwinson's wife ...