Storyline:
The Pillars of the Earth is set against a backdrop of war, religious strife and power struggles which tears lives and families apart. In that time, there rises a magnificent Cathedral in Kingsbridge. Against the backdrop, love-stories entwine: Tom, the master builder, Aliena, the noblewoman, the sadistic Lord William, Philip, the prior of Kingsbridge, Jack, the artist in stone work and Ellen, the woman from the forest who casts a curse. At once, this is a sensuous and enduring love story and an epic that shines with the fierce spirit of a passionate age. Follett masterfully weaves these stories through political turmoil of 12th century England, creating a relevant and viable world for today's audience and for generations to come.

Cast:
Ian McShane (as Waleran Bigod, 8 episodes, 2010), Matthew Macfadyen (as Philip, 8 episodes, 2010), Eddie Redmayne (as Jack, 8 episodes, 2010), Hayley Atwell (as Aliena, 8 episodes, 2010), Sarah Parish (as Regan Hamleigh, 8 episodes, 2010)

Medium: Original DVD,

Loaned: No

Aspect ratio: 1.78:1