Edward and Steapa fight side by side. ("Episode 4.4"), Aegelesburg, Mercia; King Edward, Lord Æthelhelm, and Pyrlig ride into Mercia to hold Æthelred accountable for abandoning his people. ("Episode 4.9"), Kingsclere, Wessex; Pyrlig arrives in Kingsclere, where he finds Edward and informs him of the Danes' attack on Winchester and capture of his mother and child. He also wants to speak with Ludeca to discuss succession. "Episode 1.5" Edward tells Cenric to burn herbs in the surrounding fields to let the smoke drive out the bad air. ("Episode 4.3"), King Edward asks if there’s been any word of Æthelred. ("Episode 4.7"), Ælswith asks Edward about Burgred’s son. Æthelwold claims it is Uhtred who betrayed them. ("Episode 3.6"), Edward meets his wife-to-be Ælflæd. Edward is the son of Alfred and Ælswith, and the younger brother of Æthelflæd. So, she asks for Edward’s forgiveness. ("Episode 3.2"), Edward is brought in front of his father after being made aware that Edward is married to Ecgwynn. Uhtred hopes that one day his path will lead north to Bebbanburg, but until then, he believes he’s needed in Winchester, so he will follow Edward. Æthelstan gives Edward a king he crafted. This suggests that only two sons were alive in 871, but Oswald witnessed in 875. Edward orders Cenric to find him every healer in town and not to speak a word of this to anyone. Edward tells Uhtred that he’s free to go. ("Episode 4.8"), Ælswith wishes to talk to Edward about Æthelstan. A greater display of skill. While the Ealdormen may not be pleased with him, they’ll have to accept it given Uhtred's popularity with the people. King Edward seeks to conquer them. Ælflæd explains that she’s nervous and doesn’t wish to say anything foolish, as often advised not to by her father. Pyrlig informs them that Danish survivors have been spotted heading East. ("Episode 4.5"), Uhtred, Æthelflæd, and Aldhelm meet with Edward and Pyrlig to discuss the succession of the king. Alive If the book series followed factual date of Edward's birth then these are his ages throughout the books: Edward is a noble; he was born a prince of. ("Episode 4.7"), Edward asks Uhtred where is Ælfwynn. It is the same capital that King Edward (Timothy Innes) spent nearly the entire season fortifying, only to have it fall into the hands of Danish warlord Sigtrygrr (Eysteinn Sigurdarson). Æthelflæd tends to Edward, but he starts to cry and Alfred picks him up. S4 As best, two of her grandchildren are on the open road during this sickness due to Edward. In the thrilling finale of Season 4 of the 'Thee Last Kingdom', we see the exhausting siege of Winchester, the capital of the Wessex kingdom. Steapa replies Mercian fyrds, her husband, and the Welsh. She then orders Edward and Cenric to open the gates for Uhtred as there’s no need for conflict. All that being said, The Last Kingdom Season 4 ends by teasing two main conflicts ahead. Aldhelm arrives to report that Æthelflæd has taken Eoferwic and the Danes there have submitted to her rule. He later attends his father's funeral in the great hall. She requests to speak to her son. Sigtryggr opens the front gate to meet Edward with Æthelstan and Ælfweard. Æthelwold approaches Edward after his training and informs him that certain Ealdormen would rather see him dead than rise to king. Pyrlig then reveals that Æthelflæd has escaped and left Aegelesburg. ("Episode 3.1"), The men of Wessex meet the Mercian guard on the battlefield, where they defeat the Danes and force them to retreat. He wants Uhtred to return to Ælfwynn, reunite with his sister and keep them safe until the conflict passes. Edward declares that Alfred’s pardon stands and that Uhtred is a free man. Æthelflæd will summon the Mercian fyrds to Tettenhall. Ælswith only wishes to counsel Edward to follow the Christian path, as she did his father. Edward orders his mother to call his sister back, but Ælswith cannot swear loyalty to a plan that is misguided. He realizes that Uhtred loves his sister. Winchester, Wessex Wessex shall soon be Edward’s. Status Edward is the son of King Alfred of Wessex who took up his place on the throne after he died. Edward worries that his sister has now walked directly into Cnut's trap. He does so after some convincing, as does Sigtryggr. Uhtred suggests they try to speak with Sigtryggr but Edward refuses. He urges them to work together. On his deathbed Edward decreed that his kingdom should be split in two those being the Kingdoms of Wessex and Mercia. The Last Kingdom season four spoilers – including its ending ... Aethelstan, the firstborn from a secret marriage or Aelfweard, his son from his current marriage. Edward then swears upon a holy relic. And so, they return to the coronation for it to resume Ælflæd is coronated. Edward explains that he’s merely waiting for the right moment. Eardwulf arrives after being invited to feast with them. Æthelflæd will certainly not approve. Deceased Æthelflæd and Ælswith watch from above. Osferth and Eadith emerge from the crowd with an unconscious Ælfwynn in arms. Should Uhtred not return, Edward assures him they’ll speak of his name for ages to come. Uhtred hides himself with a shield and approaches Edward while remaining concealed. James II and VII. Edward then tells Æthelflæd how East Anglia was conquered by Æthelred, but has gone lawless since his death. When the Danes break the peace, they’ll be ready. Despite the Witan accepting him as their Lord, Uhtred believes there to be someone better suited to rule. Edward fears he is right. They discuss going to war with the Danes. Many Mercians believe that uniting the body of the saint will restore their land to greatness. And so, Uhtred tries to talk him out of it as burning the land and the people inside is not the answer. ("Episode 3.5"), Edward takes charge and leads Steapa, Beocca, and the Wessex guard into battle. Nelson argues that the existence of an illegitimate son would explain the depth of his concern: Asser's failure to mention Osferth in his Life of Alfred is not surprising as he aimed to portray Alfred as a faithful husband. Edward explains that he made no such order. Edward urges any of them with the audacity to lay hand on a king and remove him from the hall. Still, Edward marries Ælflæd and a union is formed. He gives Uhtred a day to answer him. Æthelflæd claims that Danes are near and it was Hæsten who attacked her. Edward proposes they send an army from both kingdoms to maintain control. Character Based on a Real Historical Figure, https://the-last-kingdom.fandom.com/wiki/Edward?oldid=20455, This character has been based on a real historical figure of. Æthelhelm explains that the Mercian Guard is loyal to Eardwulf. Instead, she asks that Edward first find a suitor and they will arrange a match. Residence He orders Eardwulf to have Æthelflæd continued until all this is settled. Therefore, Janet Nelson argues that he was probably an illegitimate son of Alfred. Finan then lifts Eadith up off the ground after she was caught in the crossfire. What else has Ewan Mitchell been in? Ælswith is tired of fighting and only wishes to see Æthelflæd, who Edward reveals is somewhere in Mercia with Uhtred. Uhtred then offers to leave Wessex only if Edward believes the pardon to be untrue. It has diminished Burgred and they’ve averted a fight. ("Episode 1.7"), Alfred believes that Edward is sick because God is punishing him for stealing Æthelwolds crown, but Uhtred reminds him that Æthelwold is a fool and had no place being king. Uhtred takes control of the situation. ("Episode 4.7"), Edward finds Uhtred and bloody and beaten in his cell. ("Episode 4.10"), Winchester, Wessex; Edward leads the Wessex and Mercian armies to breach the front gate to Winchester. ("Episode 4.6"), Ælswith confronts Edward after discovering that he not only imprisoned Æthelflæd but that he also sent men of violence to hunt her and Ælfwynn down. Edward tells her to make the arrangements and he will ask Uhtred to accompany them. She assures him that she has the men and silver to do this on her own. Lord Æthelhelm intervenes, advising Burgred to remove himself. What in the world happened to Uhtred’s youngest son? It will hopefully choke those guarding the gate. In the ninth century moralists were increasingly condemning sex outside marriage, and Alfred suffered such anxiety over his sexuality that he prayed for an illness that would inhibit lust. Edward reminds Ludeca that his mother is Mercian in blood and defied him by sending troops to help them. Aldhelm advises Edward against approaching the gate, but he does so, with Aldhelm and the Wessex army behind him. She knew that without her, he couldn’t be the king she needed him to be. As his first act as Lord of Mercia, Uhtred relinquishes the throne in favor of Æthelflæd. Television Series Edward fears that Burgred continues to speak against him, but Æthelhelm believes him to be no genuine threat. Edward and the Ealdormen argue that Æthelflæd can’t rule because she is a woman. As ruler, Edward tells her that she’ll have impossible decisions to make. So, he looks elsewhere, possibly at Eardwulf. This is a signal of intention. ("Episode 4.4"), Æthelflæd then thanks Edward for his contribution and for saving her. 23 episodes (see below) Edward must join her. He demands that the king remove his troops from Aegelesburg. Viewers love… Uhtred informs Edward of the rumors of a break from Wessex. He accuses Uhtred of making a plan with Hæsten in order to gain Æthelflæd’s trust. Dirty Blonde However, Æthelhelm disagrees with calling off the ceremony. As Ælswith enters, Burgred remarks that Edward lets his own kin in while good Mercians suffer. Uhtred then leaves to find Stiorra. Edward questions why his mother has sent Pyrlig to Wealas. •I was extremely glad Beocca pulled back from making Aethelflaed drink the potion – and also liked the fact it was clear he saw Thrya, remembered how men brutalised her and made his decision. And now he’s questioning if God wants him to do this. ("Episode 4.7"), Ælswith informs Edward that Ælfwynn is at the gate and orders that they be opened. Edward returns to Winchester to discuss the matter in which he led the Wessex guard into battle against his father’s wishes. The Last Kingdom cast: ... King Alfred’s bastard son is another loyal follower of Uhtred, having given up training as a monk. He believes that Eardwulf is simply devoted to himself and would risk the bad air for treasure. While they may have suffered, turning on each other won’t save them. [25] In his biography of Alfred, Richard Abels points out that the 'Os-' prefix was common in Alfred's maternal ancestry, and suggests that Osferth belonged to that side of the family, but also mentioned Nelson's view favourably in a footnote.[26]. Pyrlig questions what else Sigtryggr must want. ("Episode 4.7"), Burgred confronts Edward for impounding their grain and occupying their citadel. He defiles their holy places and slaughters their priests. Ælswith refuses her help and tells Iseult to get out of her sight. He constantly schemes against them. Æthelwold argues that Edward is simply Alfred’s son, not a king. The man they’ve both known since childhood. Edward too worries about the weight of his words. Appeared in ("Episode 4.6"), Cenric reports back to Edward and Æthelhelm. He whispers into the king’s ear. "Sword of Kings" Uhtred and Sigtryggr reach the courtyard, where the battle has erupted. Uhtred tells Edward to stand down. Edward, Æthelhelm, and Cenric enter despite being unwelcome and the Witan proceeds. With Uhtred’s influence, Ælswith fears he will make the Mercians turn against Edward. Edward worries that the sickness may have taken her and that they drove her into danger, but Æthelhelm recalls Æthelflæd leaving of her own will. He then presents Æthelred’s ring as proof, handing it over to Ludeca. Edward orders Aldhelm to tell Sigtryggr to surrender or he will burn them all. Bishop Erkenwald states that Edward’s wife has chosen to enter a nunnery. Bringing him into the palace would create a major strife. Edward reveals to Ælswith that he intends to hold Aegelesburg until Mercia is in the charge of someone he trusts. With 100 men, Uhtred can take the kingdom in a week. Winchester, Wessex Edward wonders how old will he be when Ælfwynn is of age to produce an heir. While he is willing to pay the wergild as punishment, he can’t swear himself to Edward. What’s left of the Wessex army has camped out near the kingdom. Edward saves his sister as she is surrounded by Danes, killing Jackdaw with an arrow. Ludeca fears that Burgred will do something foolish to assure his son’s seat on the throne. Uhtred believes God is testing Alfred and encourages him to give Edward to Iseult. ("Episode 3.10"), Edward wonders why his father chose not to announce it. Pyrlig, King Edward, and Steapa approach. Pyrlig and Burgred refuse to abandon the sick, but Lord Æthelhelm is in agreement with Ludeca. With no other option, Alfred hands Edward over to Uhtred. "The Pale Horseman" Uhtred then exits with Alfred as his hostage, but the King returns to the hall and orders Uhtred to be killed. However, he came against his better judgement, and he doesn’t take his sister’s defiance lightly. ("Episode 4.6"), The Mercian people have nothing but ill will towards Æthelred and show him no respect, much to Ælswith and Edward’s disapproval. She now travels south with her army. King Offa’s widow ruled for years. ("Episode 4.7"), Father Pyrlig distribute the grain among the people, but the villagers become too unmanageable and start fighting over the grain. "[23], According to Keynes and Lapidge, Osferth was described as Edward's brother "mistakenly" (in Nelson's view "with a briskness worthy of the late Dorothy Whitelock herself"). Keynes and Lapidge, p. 322; Nelson, p. 60, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Osferth&oldid=996010900, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 24 December 2020, at 01:32. Edward has been made a fool. Ælswith then instructs Edward to fetch Beocca so that they may prepare for the first day in a new land. Ian Hart stars as Father Beocca in season four of The Last Kingdom Credit: NETFLIX Timothy Innes plays King Edward. Edward is the son of Alfred and Ælswith, and the younger brother of Æthelflæd. Uhtred makes his presence known. ("Episode 3.5"), Off in the woods, Alfred, Edward, Steapa, Beocca, and the Wessex guard watch as Uhtred and his men are surrounded by Hæsten and an army of Danes. He will need guidance and protection. However, Edward wants all his forces in Aegelesburg. Admittedly, Ælswith has not loved him for a long time. ("Episode 4.5"), King Edward remains troubled by Ludeca’s old age. More than once he has taken it upon himself to interpret Edward’s wishes in a way that he finds unchristian. In a charter of Edward the Elder, he was described as a brother of the king. Edward, byname Edward the Elder, (died July 17, 924, Farndon on Dee, Eng. ("Episode 3.9"), Uhtred is being escorted out of Winchester when he reveals that he was pardoned by Alfred. And in a few years, he will be free to pursue whatever path he wishes. He’s made all Christians proud, and Edward is most grateful. Ludeca admits that Burgred may have been right all along. Baby Edward continues to grow ill. ("Episode 1.7"), Later, Ælswith and Æthelflæd are joined by Alfred inside with the priest who looks over Edward, as he has developed a cough and is getting sicker by the day. As for Lord Æthelred, no one knows if he’s dead or alive. He offers to only give Edward one of his sons but only if he retreats. Edward has come in place of the king. There are no objections from the Witan and Uhtred is crowned king. Edward calls on Cenric and sends him back to Winchester to have their men brought to Mercia to help rebuild the town. Father Beocca and Pyrlig explain that Edward speaks and answers for Alfred. However, Edward informs him that they’ve taken his son to Wessex for religious instruction. ("Episode 4.4"), After the battle, Edward greets King Hywel. Because of him, their family now sits on the throne of Wessex and Mercia. Young Uhtred watches angrily before leaving. Edward asks to have some time alone with his wife-to-be, but Æthelhelm is very much against it after hearing talk of Edward’s bastard children. ("Episode 4.6"), Lord Æthelhelm worries that they’re running out of time to find Uhtred and the king’s niece. Hair Unfortunately, the fugitives haven’t been located. With Æthelred gone, the people of Mercia expect King Edward to protect them. In a doubtful charter of 909 he is listed straight after Edward's son Ælfweard as propinquus regis (king's kinsman). She will swear an oath that as long as she is Lady of Mercia, she will remain chaste. Edward thanks Eardwulf for his honesty and action on the battlefield. The time has come to take a bolder step. He suspects his mother wants Hywel's help. He nearly died as an infant, but was healed in time by Iseult. Edward blames Æthelhelm on Eardwulf’s departure and tells him to advise him better on who to trust in the future. Season 1 covers the years 866–878, season 2 from 878 to 886, season 3 from 893 to 900, and season 4 takes place about 901 to … King Edward explains that he will set the terms, not anyone else. King Edward could then unite the four kingdoms. They’re only loyal to the leader of Mercia . ("Episode 4.1"), King Edward, Pyrlig, Lord Æthelhelm, and Æthelflæd discuss Æthelred of Mercia and the troop of soldiers he’s led from Aegelesburg. He hopes that he and Ælflæd can find happiness. [2] Alfred bequeathed "to my kinsman Osferth" estates at Beckley, Rotherfield, Ditchling, Sutton, Lyminster, Angmering and Felpham. However, Æthelflæd intends to fight this. The Last Kingdom is based on The Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell, which so far includes twelve books. Uhtred urges Edward to accept his offer, but he instead agrees with Lord Æthelhelm and refuses to lend Uhtred his men. He states that only a king can deny a king, and by Alfred’s decree, Uhtred is a free man. Brida and Sigtryggr watch as they retreat. Osferth or Osferd or Osfrith[a] (fl. ("Episode 4.7"), Uhtred is baptised by Father Pyrlig in front of the Edward, Ælswith, Aldhelm, Ludeca, Burgred, and the other Ealdormen. Gender Edward wants Uhtred to teach Æthelstan how to be a warrior, all he knows of the Danes and Northumbria. His son, Aethelstan, succeeded him. Pyrlig then relays this to the king. He’s lived in his father’s shadow but now he sees the light. Edward orders that Steapa release Uhtred and allow him to speak. "[24] However, in Nelson's view, it is very unlikely that Oswald was Æthelred's son. Alfred demands the name of the priest or he will send for the girl. S3 ("Episode 4.4"), Tettenhall, Mercia; King Edward and Steapa arrive with the Wessex army. He remarks that there’s ways to make men the Lord of Mercia without the Witan. Edward elaborates that he didn’t order the torture of Uhtred because he knew it wouldn’t have worked. Pyrlig has tried to convince Edward from staging another attack, setting fire to the kingdom, but he won’t listen. The Last Kingdom Has Edward the Elder Completely Wrong - YouTube. Edward of Wessex is a main character in both The Saxon Stories novel series, and The Last Kingdom television series. He made a whore of a young girl and left her pupped. After that, they can push into Northumbria Daneland. ("Episode 4.8"), Uhtred and Pyrlig arrive for the Witan, where Edward, Aldhelm, Burgred, Ludeca, and the other Ealdormen await. He tells Edward to fall back, but Edward sends his men to attack. However, King Hywel isn’t interested in an alliance. Edward of Wessex is a main character in both The Saxon Stories novel series, and The Last Kingdom television series. Edward offers East Anglia, but Sigtryggr only wants Eoferwic. Ælswith sees this as a reward for Edward denouncing his tyranny. Edward’s mother and sister force his hand. Ludeca advises they close the gate to prevent any more sick villagers from entering. Uhtred tells Iseult to go prepare and reminds Alfred that they only have one chance. Nelson lists the charters which Osferth witnessed in Æthelstan's reign. Beocca is taken by surprise though he ensures that Ælswith and Edward remain unharmed. For that, Ælswith is grateful. Alfred exclaims that it’s his duty. Or to Æthelhelm’s point, a ploy to pander to the simple folk of Mercia. Ælswith explains that it’s not that she doubts Uhtred, but rather the fact that he held a blade to Alfred’s throat and threatened to kill him. The fifth season of The Last Kingdom is being made for Netflix and the historical drama will follow the Saxons and Danes. He tells Steapa to not allow him to win. She presents Æthelstan to Edward as she hopes he is willing to reconcile with him. Edward was born c.874 and died in 924, at roughly 50 years of age. ("Episode 3.4"), The Witan has requested Uhtred and Æthelflæd's presence. And Brida will also want revenge for her imprisonment at Wealas. Beocca then asks about Edward, and Alfred rushes to go find him, Beocca and Wulfhere follow. Æthelflæd pleads with Ludeca to oppose this plan, but he can’t as it offers stability. Edward orders his men to lower their weapons. In order to reconcile for the bad decisions she has made in the past, she does a good thing by reuniting Edward's bastard son Aethelstan (Caspar Griffiths) with his mother. Ælswith suspects that it was the doing of Æthelhelm, who despises her. Edward then leads the Wessex army into battle. Iseult told Uhtred that in order to save baby Edward another child would die. Uhtred sees an alternative: Sigtryggr may well negotiate, so he offers to go, formally as alternative hostage for Edward's heir and bastard son, which were only promised if Edward retreats. Woe to thee, O land, when they king is a youth…Ecclesiastes 10:16. 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