In 1300, as the Black Death spreads across Europe and England's King begins a war with France that will last 100 years, the small English town of Kingsbridge struggles to survive. Caris (Charlotte Riley) a visionary young woman, struggles to rise above the suffering and oppression in order to lead her people out of the Dark Ages. With her lover Merthin (Tom Weston-Jones), she builds a community that stands up to the church and the crown. Together, they unearth a dangerous secret and must fight to save their town from ruin.  6½ hrs, 2 DVDs, SDH.