World Without End
World Without End
TV Series
6.9
2012 1 Seasons

World Without End

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Storyline

Two hundred years after the construction of the great cathedral, the medieval town of Kingsbridge is taken under siege by Queen Isabella. Caris, a visionary young woman, inspires her people to stand up for their rights and revolt against to the most powerful forces of her time, the Church and the Crown.

Episodes

Specials

Specials

5 Episodes Aired 2012

No overview available for this season.

45 min
E1

World Without End: The Making of an Epic

Oct 05, 2012

Reelz takes you behind the scenes of the making of its epic eight-hour miniseries over four weeks, World Without End. Host Rupert Evans of Hellboy fame, who plays a monk you’ll love to hate, takes you to the Medieval world of the 14th Century to introduce you to his co-stars, Sex and the City’s Cynthia Nixon, Miranda Richardson and Ben Chaplin. Plus, hear multimillion-selling author Ken Follett’s fear about bringing his book to screen in the $46 million movie-like miniseries.

45 min
E2

World Without End: Bringing the Dark Ages to Life

Oct 12, 2012

Reelz shows you how the Medieval epic eight-hour miniseries over four weeks, World Without End, springs to life on a movie-like scale. Hosted by Rupert Evans of Hellboy fame, who plays the power-crazed monk Godwyn, you’ll learn the special effects secrets behind the massive bridge collapse that is the turning point of the $46 million series, plus you’ll see the makeup tricks that make stars Cynthia Nixon, Miranda Richardson and Ben Chaplin look right at home in the 14th Century.

45 min
E3

Journey into the Dark Ages: The Black Death

Oct 13, 2012

The great plague was one of the darkest chapters of European History. World Without End author Ken Follett shows us how the outbreak came about and how it would eventually be treated later.

45 min
E4

Journey into the Dark Ages: The Great Women of the Middle Ages

Oct 14, 2012

World without End author Ken Follett uncovers the fascinating stories of ordinary women including Hildegard von Bingen, Marguerite Porete, and Joan of Arc. Their ideas, beliefs and courage are brought to life in this documentary. These real life exceptional women paved the way for Follett’s female characters.

45 min
E5

World Without End: Going Medieval

Oct 25, 2012

Season 1

Season 1

8 Episodes Aired 2012

No overview available for this season.

Knight
51 min
E1

Knight

Sep 04, 2012

Queen Isabella defeats and imprisons her husband King Edward II, crowning their young son Edward III. In the town of Kingsbridge, made famous in PILLARS OF THE EARTH, rumors are rampant that the imprisoned King has been murdered. A knight filled with secrets arrives in Kingsbridge seeking sanctuary. He will change the fate of all its citizens.

King
46 min
E2

King

Sep 11, 2012

Kingsbridge is busy with its Fleece Fair, but the town's creaking, rickety bridge may fail any day. After being forced into a loveless marriage, Caris continues to see Merthin and tries to win him the opportunity to rebuild the town's bridge. A witch trial results in spectacular tragedy.

Prior
50 min
E3

Prior

Sep 18, 2012

After the bridge collapse, Caris helps the wounded and hopes to open a hospital. Godwyn schemes to become Prior following the suspicious drowning of Prior Anthony. King Edward III declares war on France, and the Hundred Years' War begins.

Check
51 min
E4

Check

Sep 25, 2012

Petranilla will stop at nothing to see Godwyn’s power rise continue. When Caris tries to foil Godwyn’s plans, she is framed for murder and faces execution.

Pawns
48 min
E5

Pawns

Oct 02, 2012

Forced to become a nun, Caris travels to France to petition the King to stop Godwyn’s sinister plans. She finds herself in the middle of a spectacular war raging between England and France. The British army is surrounded on all sides and faces defeat.

Rook
48 min
E6

Rook

Oct 09, 2012

The Black Death makes it way to England. Kingsbridge is ravaged by the plague and the town descends into chaos.

Queen
47 min
E7

Queen

Oct 17, 2012

Godwyn is shocked to discover Caris has been made Prior. A peasant rebellion rises up against Kingsbridge’s Crown-appointed Lord Ralph.

Checkmate
48 min
E8

Checkmate

Oct 23, 2012

Caris and Merthin are reunited in love, but it may be too late. Godwyn will stop at nothing to destroy Caris and see her burned as a witch. The King’s Army arrives to quell the peasant rebellion and destroy Kingsbridge. Brother Thomas reveals a great secret.

Series Info

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

8

Language

en

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