Burial of the Dead

Guest stars

John Kavanaghas The Seer

Ivan Kayeas King Aelle of Northumbria

Nathan O'Tooleas Bjorn Lothbrok

David Pearseas Svein

Maude Hirstas Helga

Jefferson Hallas Torstein

Tadhg Murphyas Arne

RRuby O'Learyas Gyda Lothbrok

Diarmaid Murtaghas Leif

Elinor Crawleyas Thyri Haraldson

Peter Gaynoras Lord Edgar

Trevor Cooperas Earl Bjarni

Jonathon Kempas Wigea

AAngus MacInnesas Tostig

Crew

Ciarán DonnellyDirector

Michael HirstWriter

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