("Episode 4.5"), Mercia; Eadith catches up to Uhtred. Eardwulf returns and asks his sister if the king blames him for their late return. News of a treachery troubles Uhtred. Uhtred is aware, but tells Eadith to simply reassure her. Sigtryggr's Danes take brutal control of Winchester and plan to defend it as a strong fortress. To lift the king’s decree that every generation be born into disgrace. Eadith of Mercia (later, Eadith of Bebbanburg) is a main character in both The Saxon Stories novel series, and The Last Kingdom television series. Appeared in He suspects there may even be bodies laying in the fields. Hæsten informs Uhtred that Sigtryggr has landed from Irland and he wants all Danes to follow him. Then he's the one worried about her going into the siege and is just stood there thinking about her when she has gone. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Defending England . Eadith reveals that he has not spoken of Eardwulf, but they should leave before his mind returns. She’s survived a great deal already. ("Episode 4.6"), Wyre Forest, Mercia; Osferth and Eadith take Ælfwynn to a healer in the Wyre Forest. ("Episode 4.9"), Sigtryggr gathers his men and brings Eardwulf out before them as discovering that Eardwulf works to his own plan and they need to be of one mind. Red ("Episode 4.9"), Winchester, Wessex; Eadith enters Winchester, where she discovers that Eardwulf is among the Danes, though she remains hidden from him. She claims that she acts solely for the good of his soul, as he has a wife. Eadith asks what has he done. She suggests he could pray on the relics of St. Oswald. In Warriors of the Storm, Finan reveals more about his past and how he came to be on the slave ship with Uhtred. Cause of Death The Last Kingdom season 5: Finan and Eadith may help each other, The Last Kingdom season 5: Stefanie Martini as Eadith. Æthelflæd suspects it's a trap, wondering why a mistress would help a wife. He wonders why Eadith didn’t betray them when she had the chance. ("Episode 4.2"), Eadith exits her tent, where she is immediately asked by Eardwulf if she gave herself to Æthelred, which she didn’t. She pays Eadith in silver. Suddenly, they hear the screams of a woman off in the distance. He asks for her to tell him the truth about his status. Red/Strawberry Blonde Father Pyrlig will return to Aegelesburg to inform Edward while the others head to Winchester. Uhtred changes the plan. ("Episode 4.3"), Eadith will do what she can to soften the blow of her brother’s misguidance. They are interrupted by Uhtred and Æthelflæd and part ways. ("Episode 4.9"), They are tied upside down from a tree and hung by their feet. However, Æthelred’s willingness to kill his own wife would suggest otherwise. Mercia (originally) They discover that Æthelred is dead. Finan suggests that they return to Aegelesburg. They plot to find a way inside. Someone who can be an equal ruler alongside our lord, King Edward. She’s the mistress of a soon-to-be dead king and Eardwulf is the favorite. Eadith becomes Uhtred's lover, and she reveals to him that she knows the location of Ice-Spite. Æthelred remarks that relics of St. Oswald are already working in his favor. The Last Kingdom: Will Uhtred fight against Wihtgar in revenge plot? Eadith fears that Ælfwynn is getting sick. 106. Grandchildren Emily Cox was born on February 23, 1985 in Vienna, Austria. Uhtred orders young Uhtred and Sihtric to find Æthelflæd and tell her that Ælfwynn is safe. Eardwulf demands they hand over Ælfwynn, but Uhtred refuses. Uhtred - Step-GrandsonGisela - Step-Granddaughter † She was the sister of Eardwulf (Jamie Blackley) and had been acting as Aethelred's (Toby Regbo) mistress so she and her brother could claim back their family's honour. Eadith has proof off his crime. Meaning Eardwulf was tricked by Hæsten, who gave him false information. Æthelflæd then unexpectedly arrives, familiar with both Eardwulf and Eadith. King Æthelred is carted back to camp. They find themselves in a swamp filled with dead bodies, certainly the result of the sickness. The group, with the exception of Eadith, who hides behind the trees, suddenly finds themselves surrounded by Hæsten and his men. She was the … Edward sent word to Æthelred that Cnut did not sail to Irland, but has rather been attacking Mercia. Before leaving, Æthelflæd tells Eadith to find Uhtred on the road to Ceaster and tell him to meet Æthelflæd at the ruins of Saint Milburg’s Priory. Like Finan, Eadith has been struggling to clear her family's reputation, and this is likely to be the thing that connects her to Finan. Appeared in Æthelred - Lover †Finan - Potential Love Interest. This is an opportunity to regain their influence. Æthelflæd arrives and apologizes for ever doubting Eadith. Though Eadith has been loyal to Ælfwynn, Æthelflæd is the Queen now, and Eadith was her husband’s mistress, who her brother killed. "Episode 31" is the fifth episode of the fourth season of The Last Kingdom. Uhtred wonders what’s next for her. And so, Æthelred plans to make himself a widower, so he can then marry Eadith. They see for themselves that the Danes have conquered the land and have strengthened their defenses. The first series of eight episodes premiered on 10 October 2015 on BBC America, and on BBC Two in the UK on 22 October 2015. Mrzombie91 said: "For the last scene with Finan and Eadith. ("Episode 4.10"), The Wessex and Mercian armies breach the front gate to Winchester. Eadith and Osferth will guard her until Edward has sworn he won’t harm her. He asks her how it felt to be in her first battle. Aelswith, Aethelhelm, Aelflaed and Edward's children are imprisoned. Such people will not thrive. Fans fell in love with Eadith's character as she quickly became one of the strong female voices in the series. ("Episode 4.6"), Wollerton, Mercia; They arrive in Wollerton; Kingdom of Mercia. As Uhtred and his men draw closer to Bebbanburg, the prodigal son Wihtgar returns with some tricks up his sleeves. Once Æthelred leaves, Eadith questions if what her brother says is true. Edward orders Cenric to find him every healer in town and not to speak a word of this to anyone. However, Eardwulf is reluctant, in fear of the king’s response. The last thing Æthelred remembers is arriving at the battle. © Carnival Film & Television Limited 2016 | a division of NBCUniversal International Studios | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy Æthelflæd would like to be left alone with Æthelred and tells everyone to withdraw. She helped Aethelflaed escape before joining forces with Uhtred and his men, helping them keep both Uhtred and Aethelflaed's children safe from the Danes. Eadith looks after Ælfwynn. Fans are hoping they form a romantic relationship, but there is a possibility she may have grown close to Finan for another reason. 10 episodes (see below) Avlesburv, Mercia; Æthelred tells Eadith to come and lie with him, but she turns him down. They see for themselves that the Danes have conquered the land and have strengthened their defenses. Eardwulf - Brother † Eadith advises Eardwulf to save himself and flee to Frankia. Last Appearance He does so after some convincing, as does Sigtryggr. First Appearance He promised Æthelflæd that he would not act without her. ("Episode 4.5"), Eardwulf and Eadith plan to ingratiate themselves with King Edward. Residence Day breaks and the group awakens. He asks why have the Ealdormen circled around him. News of a treachery troubles Uhtred. Family She was the mistress of Lord Æthelred and is the younger sister of Eardwulf who was the commander of Lord Æthelred's household guards. [FAN DISCUSSION]The Last Kingdom season 5: Will Uhtred be killed by King Edward? Eadith thanks Uhtred for not killing her brother. Gender In the end, she decided to side with Uhtred (Alexander Dreymon) and his friends, including Finan (Mark Rowley). Ælfwynn goes following behind a crow, chasing it through the woods on her own. She proceeds to kiss Æthelred and have sex with him. ("Episode 4.6"), The following morning, they continue their journey to Ceaster. Æthelflæd jumps out the window and onto the horse. ("Episode 4.5"), Eardwulf tells Æthelred that he’s been chosen as the successor. He climbs on top of Æthelred and snaps his neck. Sigtryggr and Brida have captured Winchester, where Hæsten plans to take Ælswith, Æthelstan, and Stiorra. While Æthelred cannot place it, his stomach tells him that Eardwulf lies. Eadith also offered to act as a spy when the Viking warlord Sigtryggr (Eysteinn Sigurðarson) took over Winchester, and she risked her life to help Uhtred. Unfortunately, they are tracked down by Eardwulf and his guards. So, they are forced to fight their way out. Eadith makes Eardwulf promise her that if Æthelred asks him to attack Lady Æthelflæd that he will refuse. Many fans think Eadith will still form a relationship with Finan, but the upcoming season is likely to give some more detail about why Finan left Ireland. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. ("Episode 4.9"), Outside Winchester, Wessex; Uhtred, Finan, Osferth, Sihtric, and Eadith arrive outside of Winchester. The first season debuted on BBC America on 10 October 2015, and BBC Two on 22 October 2015. Eadith then asks Osferth about Finan and how they’re true warriors. He’ll need a miracle to survive. Outside Winchester, Wessex; Uhtred, Finan, Osferth, Sihtric, and Eadith arrive outside of Winchester. Eardwulf suggests they leave quietly, before the Ealdorman can disapprove. He drags Eadith out the castle and takes her somewhere Sigtryggr won’t find her. In it is Æthelred’s ring. Millie Brady (born December 24, 1993) is an English actress who portrays Æthelflæd in The Last Kingdom. She asks if his Gods look down on him from the Heavens. Æthelred says he’ll consider it after Eardwulf takes all of East Anglia. Eadith feels they have no choice. Eardwulf becomes enraged. There's little hints all the time it's going that way. Emily Cox, Actress: The Last Kingdom. The Last Kingdom season five is on the way for Netflix and the previous season introduced a new character - Eadith (played by Stefanie Martini). order back issues and use the historic Daily Express Affinity The show is an adaption of Bernard … He can’t recall much, but he remembers her name and asks if they were in love, but they weren’t. Asser, a monk with a strong animosity towards Uhtred, took the sword after the Battle of Tettenhall and has had it taken to Wealas. He freaks and rescues her from the battle while pleading to be able to get to her while he has a sword pointed at him.". The Last Kingdom is on Netflix now and fans were excited for the fourth season to arrive in the spring of 2020. Season 4 is over, but we're already rooting for these couples to make it in season 5. As Uhtred and his men draw closer to Bebbanburg, the prodigal son Wihtgar returns with some tricks up his sleeves. Uhtred and Sigtryggr reach the courtyard, where the battle has erupted. He lets her go and leaves on his own. However, Eardwulf won’t deny the wishes of the king. Osferth [Ewan Mitchell] was interested but backed off when she asked about Finan. The Last Kingdom: Why did Aethelflaed give up Uhtred's daughter? Ragnar - Foster Brother-in-law †Thyra - Foster Sister-in-law †Rorik - Foster Brother-in-law †Sigrid - Foster Mother-in-law †Ragnar - Foster Father-in-law †Ravn - Foster Grandfather-in-law †Uhtred - Father-in-law †Æthelgifu - Mother-in-law †Gytha - Step Mother-in-law †Uhtred - Grandfather-in-law †Uhtred - Brother-in-law †Sigtryggr - Step Son-in-lawÆlswyth - Step Daughter-in-law Season four introduced plenty of new characters including Eadith and her brother Eardwulf, who had been scheming against Aethelred. However, Eardwulf refuses to run. We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Groups are forming. Unbeknownst to him, Eadith watches through the curtains. Sometimes, he thinks the path of the warrior is his way to Valhalla. Last Kingdom explained: Why did Eadith help Aethelflaed escape? Finan claims that it is spread by touch while Uhtred and Osferth state that it spreads by air. Later, the sword Ice-Spite is found, and Eadith uses it to drain the pus from Uhtred's body. Alive Other times, he isn’t sure. Hæsten orders two of his men to stay behind to ensure they die. Eadith volunteers to sneak in with the villagers. The series is based on The Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell, with season five drawing inspiration from Warriors of the Storm and The Flame Bearer. Uhtred explains they’re more fickle than that and he isn’t always sure how to please them. She arrives with a message from Æthelflæd. Storyline. Eadith fears that Ælfwynn is getting worse. She was the mistress of Lord Æthelred and is the younger sister of Eardwulf who was the commander of Lord Æthelred's household guards. Uhtred and his men accompany queen-mother Aelswith to Bedwyn where she plans to raise little Aethelstan but are ambushed and captured …