The Pillars Of The Earth http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1453159/
Brilliant adaptation of Ken Follets best selling novel, set during the war-torn shadow of England's dark Ages.
Ian McShane is superb as the corrupt and ambitious Bishop Waleran Bigod who is hell bent on stopping the construction of Kingsbridge catherdral,
Great supporting cast with solid performances from Eddie Redmayne, Rufus Sewell and Mathew MacFadyen.
Compelling and gritty 12th century drama.
World Without End http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1878805/
157 years later and Kingsbridge struggles to survive as England is embroiled in the 100 years war with France and Europe is ravaged by an outbreak of the Black Death.
Another great adaptation of Ken Follets second book in the Kingsbridge series.
Binged through both seasons over the last 3 days, once started it's hard to stop.