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Episode 5
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In rescuing his new wife Mildrith from suspected abduction, Uhtred is drawn into battle with the Danes and faces his most feared opponent, only to find himself betrayed by a Saxon rival.
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"Where is my wife and child?"
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Uhtred | Alexander Dreymon |
| Alfred | David Dawson |
| Leofric | Adrian Bower |
| Ubba | Rune Temte |
| Odda the Elder | Simon Kunz |
| Aethelwold | Harry McEntire |
| Odda the Younger | Brian Vernel |
| Mildrith | Amy Wren |
| Beocca | Ian Hart |
| Oswald | Victor McGuire |
| Nursemaid | Laura Dobrosi |
| Godric | Craig Whittaker |
| Aelswith | Eliza Butterworth |
| Wulfhere | Sean Gilder |
| Gwen | Helen Monks |
| Storri The Sorcerer | Henning Valin |
| Drunk Man | Mark Phelan |
| Man In Crowd | Kevin Griffiths |
| Bishop | Ralph Berkin |
| Producer | Chrissy Skinns |
| Director | Ben Chanan |
| Writer | Stephen Butchard |
| Author | Bernard Cornwell |
| Production Company | Carnival Film & Television Ltd |
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