The Ken Follett’s World Without End / Pillars of the Earth DVD – Matthew MacFadyen, Hayley Atwell

Double bill of the TV drama series adapted from novels by Ken Follett. ‘The Pillars of the Earth’ (2010), set against the tumultuous backdrop of civil war in the 12th century, chronicles the construction of a cathedral in the town of Kingsbridge and follows the intertwining stories of the people involved in the project, from master builder Tom (Rufus Sewell) to stonemason Jack (Eddie Redmayne). The episodes are: ‘Anarchy’, ‘Master Builder’, ‘Redemption’, ‘Battlefield’, ‘Legacy’, ‘Witchcraft’, ‘New Beginnings’ and ‘The Work of Angels’. ‘World Without End’ (2012) continues the story of Kingsbridge into the 1300s. As King Edward III (Blake Ritson) prepares to lead England into a ruinous war with France, the residents of the town have a different vision of the future. However, with war and the even more deadly spectre of the Black Death looming, their powers of endurance will be tested to the full. The episodes are: ‘Knight’, ‘King’, ‘Prior’, ‘Check’, ‘Pawns’, ‘Rook’, ‘Queen’ and ‘Checkmate’.

The Pillars of the EarthBased on the novel by Ken Follett and set in 12th Century England in the fictional town of Kingsbridge this epic story revolves around the building of a cathedral and follows the lives of three men over 40 years as they each deal with politics war romance and personal ambition. Special Features: The Making of Pillars of the Earth World without EndA paid assassin is sent to murder a king. A mysterious knight flees to the countryside hotly pursued by the Queen’s men. Two teenagers witness an incident in the woods that will change the course of a nation. Ken Follett’s worldwide bestseller World without End comes to life as a monumental eight-hour event series. Special Features: The Making of Ken Follett’s World without End