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Miniatures Adventure => Medieval Adventures => Topic started by: JollyBob on August 19, 2025, 12:21:08 PM

Title: King & Conqueror TV series...
Post by: JollyBob on August 19, 2025, 12:21:08 PM
Has anyone else heard about this upcoming BBC retelling of the Norman invasion of 1066?

 https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2025/king-conqueror-release-date-confirmed

A great cast (Eddie Marsan will basically steal every scene), and obviously a fantastic and engaging story about a hugely important period of history. I hope.

It won't be though will it? I'm already disturbed by the costuming decisions in some stills I have seen. Saxon warriors dressed more like sub-Romans in leather armour....

(https://images.hellomagazine.com/horizon/landscape/14f4ec47b617-james-norton-king-conqueror.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960)



I want it to be good, I really do, but my little black heart knows I'm going to be disappointed.  :?
Title: Re: King & Conqueror TV series...
Post by: Dice Roller on August 19, 2025, 12:28:52 PM
No, it won't be.
That's because it's not made for the likes of you and me.
It's made for those who want something different to watch inbetween Get Me Out Of Here and Ant & Dec.
That's who it's aimed at.
But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy it. Just don't go into it expecting history and you'll do fine.
Title: Re: King & Conqueror TV series...
Post by: anevilgiraffe on August 19, 2025, 12:49:04 PM
Has anyone else heard about this upcoming BBC retelling of the Norman invasion of 1066?

yes

https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=150064.0
Title: Re: King & Conqueror TV series...
Post by: JollyBob on August 19, 2025, 12:57:30 PM
yes

https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=150064.0

Well, bugger.  ::)

Mods, feel free to lock or merge as appropriate.

Slinks away feeling mildly relived that he hadn't already posted on AEG's thread...
Title: Re: King & Conqueror TV series...
Post by: anevilgiraffe on August 19, 2025, 12:59:41 PM
 lol