The Pillars of the Earth - Season 1 - Eps 2: Master Builder
A fire destroys Kingsbridge church, giving Tom, son Alfred and stepson Jack the chance to build a new cathedral. Prior Philip learns the power of politics when he gets caught between Bishop Waleran and the Hamleighs’ quest for Shiring Castle. Kingsbridge is rocked by the accusation of Ellen being a witch. William takes Aliena and Richard by surprise in a brutal attack. Aliena makes a promise to her father.
About The Pillars of the Earth
Title: The Pillars of the Earth
First Air Date: 2010-07-23
Last Air Date: 2010-08-27
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.657/10 (from 362 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 8
Network: Starz
Genres: Drama
Production Companies: Tandem Communications, Muse Entertainment, Movie Central Network, CBC, The Movie Network, Starz Entertainment, Scott Free Productions
Synopsis
A sweeping epic of good and evil, treachery and intrigue, violence and beauty, a sensuous, spirited story set against a backdrop of war, religious strife and power struggles in 12th Century England.
Cast
Robert Bathurst
Percy Hamleigh
Donald Sutherland
Earl Bartholomew
Matthew Macfadyen
Prior Phillip
Rufus Sewell
Tom Builder
Ian McShane
Waleran Bigod
Eddie Redmayne
Jack Jackson
Natalia Wörner
Ellen
Hayley Atwell
Aliena
David Oakes
William Hamleigh
Tony Curran
King Stephen
