Series synopsis
World Without End is a Canadian drama television series that premiered on Showcase on September 4, 2012. It ended on October 23, 2012. It was created by Michael Caton-Jones. It stars Oliver Maltman, David Bradley, Ben Chaplin and Charlotte Riley.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Oliver Maltman as Bishop Richard
- David Bradley as Brother Joseph
- Ben Chaplin as Sir Thomas Langley
- Charlotte Riley as Caris
- Cynthia Nixon as Petranilla
- Carlo Rota as Edmund
- Rupert Evans as Godwyn
- Nora Waldstätten as Gwenda
Supporting cast
- Miranda Richardson as Mother Cecilia
- Kostja Ullmann as Holger
- André Hennicke as Joby
- Hannes Jaenicke as Roger Mortimer
- Diana Kent as Rose
- Hera Hilmar as Margery
- Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Ralph
- Tom Weston-Jones as Merthin
- Tom Cullen as Wulfric
- Blake Ritson as Edward III
- Sally Bankes as Madge Webber
- Neil Bell as Sim Chapman
Guest cast
- Laura Lock as Odila
- Peter Dobrík as nobleman in the windsor
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 5 | October 5, 2012 | October 25, 2012 |
| Season 1 | 8 | September 4, 2012 | October 23, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
World Without End: The Making of an Epic 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. |
October 5, 2012 |
| 2 |
World Without End: Bringing the Dark Ages to Life 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. |
October 12, 2012 |
| 3 |
Journey into the Dark Ages: The Black Death 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. |
October 13, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Knight 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. |
September 4, 2012 |
| 2 |
King 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. |
September 11, 2012 |
| 3 |
Prior 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. |
September 18, 2012 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Showcase |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 4, 2012 |
| Last aired | October 23, 2012 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |