The Pillars of the Earth
Series Overview
A sweeping epic of good and evil, treachery and intrigue, violence and beauty, a sensuous, spirited story set against a backdrop of war, religious strife and power struggles in 12th Century England.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 8 Episodes
2010 – 2010
Premiered: Fri, Jul 23, 2010
Sergio Mimica-GezzanLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 8: “The Work of Angels”
Eight years later, Jack’s fixation with the cathedral leaves him little time or energy for anything else, while Aliena’s fixation with the distant Earldom of Shiring has married her to Alfred, a man she hates. Waleran and Alfred develop a plot to get rid of Jack for good and it seems to be working until evidence comes to light that makes all wrongs rectified.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Robert Bathurst
Percy Hamleigh
Donald Sutherland
Earl Bartholomew
Matthew Macfadyen
Prior Phillip
Rufus Sewell
Tom Builder
Ian McShane
Waleran Bigod
Eddie Redmayne
Jack Jackson
Natalia Wörner
Ellen
Hayley Atwell
Aliena
David Oakes
William Hamleigh
Tony Curran
King Stephen
Alison Pill
Maud
Sarah Parish
Regan Hamleigh
Liam Garrigan
Alfred Builder
Götz Otto
Walter
Sam Claflin
Richard
Jody Halse
Anatole Taubman
Remigius
Skye Bennett
Young Martha
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergio Mimica-Gezzan
John Pielmeier, Ken Follett
Trevor Morris
Attila Szalay
Richard Comeau, Sylvain Lebel
Howard Ellis, Tim Halkin, David W. Zucker, Rola Bauer, Adam Goodman
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Ellis
Producer
John Pielmeier
Writer
Ken Follett
Writer
Adam Goodman
Producer
John Ryan
Producer
Viktor Müller
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mario Davignon
Costume Design
Miljen 'Kreka' Kljaković
Production Design
Attila Szalay
Director of Photography
Richard Comeau
Editor
Sylvain Lebel
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pillars of the Earth
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What is The Pillars of the Earth about?
A sweeping epic of good and evil, treachery and intrigue, violence and beauty, a sensuous, spirited story set against a backdrop of war, religious strife and power struggles in 12th Century England.
How many seasons does The Pillars of the Earth have?
The Pillars of the Earth comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Pillars of the Earth?
Key cast members in The Pillars of the Earth include Robert Bathurst, Donald Sutherland, Matthew Macfadyen, Rufus Sewell, Ian McShane.
Who created or directed The Pillars of the Earth?
The Pillars of the Earth was developed and directed by Sergio Mimica-Gezzan.