The Pillars of the Earth

Redemption

S1 • E3

52 min

7.7

Aliena protests her father’s imprisonment. Prior Philip and William find themselves in a standoff over access to stone in the Shiring quarry. Jack’s artistic talents take hold as he begins to carve a statue to honor the cathedral relic. King Stephen visits the cathedral work-site, but collapses in a fit of terror. Aliena starts a fleece business to help earn money for Richard’s chance to become a knight.

Genre

Drama

Country

Canada

Release date

July 30, 2010

monk england based on novel or book cathedral kingdom royalty religion miniseries period drama historical political intrigue middle ages (476-1453) roman catholic church british history medieval builder historical drama 12th century