The Adventures of Sir Lancelot
The Adventures of Sir Lancelot is a British television series first broadcast in 1956, produced by Sapphire Films for ITC Entertainment and screened on the ITV network. The series starred William Russell as the eponymous Sir Lancelot, a Knight of the Round Table in the time of King Arthur at Camelot.
Cast: William Russell
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Season 1
30 episodes
1. The Knight with the Red PlumeSir Lancelot is challenged by the other knights before he can become a member of King Arthur's Knights of the Round Table. He has to prove his worth and is put through a series of rigorous tests.BCC26minSep 15, 1956
2. Ferocious FathersSir Lancelot goes to the rescue of Urgan the Strong, whose castle is besieged by Sir Melius the Mighty and his two sons. Sir Lancelot drives off the invaders, and Urgan offers his daughter Igrane in marriage to the knight as a reward for his bravery.BCCSep 22, 1956
3. The Queen's KnightQueen Guinevere is kidnapped by King Arthur's cousin, Sir Mordred. He and his father, King Pell, demand King Arthur's kingdom in exchange for the queen's life.BCC30minSep 29, 1956
4. The OutcastWhen Sir Lancelot requests that his squire be trained to become a knight of the Round Table, he meets with considerable opposition.BCCOct 6, 1956
5. Winged VictoryKing Arthur entrusts Sir Lancelot with a secret battle plan for Prince Boudwin. The Prince is besieged in his castle by King Mark and is badly in need of help. When Sir Lancelot and his squire Brian arrive to help they are captured and King Mark attempts to persuade them to reveal the secret information.BCCOct 13, 1956
6. Sir BliantSir Bliant's three sons decide to break the truce King Arthur arranged between their father and Sir Rolf. They carry Sir Rolf's three daughters away as hostages and the distraught father comes to King Arthur for aid.BCC30minOct 20, 1956
7. The PiratesKing Arthur and his men set off to capture a band of pirates, believing they are hiding out in a coastal town. Actually, the pirates are just waiting for them to leave so they can raid the castle.BCCOct 27, 1956
8. The Magic SwordA cowardly knight wants to rescue a lady who is imprisoned by her brother. He comes to King Arthur, for advice on how to become courageous. Merlin instills confidence in the young knight by lending him Sir Lancelot's weapon and telling him it is a magic sword.BCCNov 3, 1956
9. Lancelot's BanishmentSir Lancelot finds the actions of the nearby King Marhaus to be suspicious. But King Arthur thinks Lancelot is making false claims against King Marhaus and banishes him from Camelot. Outside Camelot, however, Lancelot encounters Marhaus and uncovers an evil plot.BCC26minNov 10, 1956
10. Roman WallSir Lancelot and his squire Brian go to the aid of King Boltan, who swears that ghostly warriors dressed in Roman attire have abducted his daughter.BCC26minNov 17, 1956
11. CaledonWhile Sir Lancelot is on a mission for King Arthur, he is robbed and his horse is killed by a group of wild warriors.BCCNov 24, 1956
12. Theft of ExcaliburOn St. Stephen's Day, King Arthur and his knights traditionally change places for one day with the court squires. During the day, one of the ""squires-for-a-day"" steals the Sword of Excalibur.BCCDec 1, 1956
13. The Black CastleA young knight's prospective father-in-law has been kidnapped and is being held prisoner. Sir Lancelot agrees to help the knight rescue the man. The only problem is, the young Knight cannot know Lancelot is helping!BCC26minDec 15, 1956
14. Shepherds' WarA band of renegade knights is preying on the shepherds in the area. Sir Lancelot decides to champion the shepherds' cause, and masquerades as a shepherd to teach them how to fight the knights off.BCC26minDec 15, 1956
15. The Magic BookSir Lancelot volunteers to defend an abbey and its occupants from invading Danes. As Lancelot attempts to figure out a way to hold off the invading force, Merlin comes to the aid with a magic book.BCC26minJan 5, 1957
16. The Ruby of RadnorAs a punishment for rebelling over working with Merlin's pigeons, Squire Brian is sent on an errand to deliver a crate of pigeons to a neighboring castle. En route, he becomes involved with a gang of thieves who have stolen the precious Ruby of Radnor.BCC26minJan 12, 1957
17. The Lesser BreedKing Arthur learns that a nearby village is being terrorized by a horrible monster. Sir Lancelot is sent to investigate. He discovers that the monster is really a Viking boat, and that it's the Vikings who are doing the terrorizing.BCCJan 19, 1957
18. Witches BrewA woman claiming mystical powers has convinced King Bors of Sagitaw that she is working evil against him. Sir Lancelot enlists Merlin's aid against her powers.BCC26minJan 26, 1957
19. Sir CrustabreadKing Arthur gives Sir Lancelot a new name and sends him off to champion a lady who is being forced into marrying an unscrupulous man.BCCFeb 2, 1957
20. Maid of SomersetA young girl, Ellen, asks Sir Lancelot's aid. An evil monarch, King Meliot, is selling the young men of the village of Cheddar into slavery.BCC26minFeb 9, 1957
21. Knight ErrantAfter their father dies, two sisters, Lady Helen and Lady Bragwaine, inherit his tiny impoverished kingdom. Their guardian Kafan, is eager to set up a rich marriage for Helen, the older girl, but she is not willing.BCC26minFeb 16, 1957
22. Double IdentitySir Richard of Taunton is attacked and beaten by three men and left for dead. His uncle plans to substitute his son, Richard's double, and gain control of the family estate. Lancelot is suspicious and starts investigating.BCCFeb 23, 1957
23. The Lady LilithThe Lady Lilith has been running the castle of Goodhue since it was left to her by the late Sir William, when she was 14 years old. But now Sir Liones petitions for a ruling at the court of King Arthur, quoting the law that no property can be inherited by a woman. Facing a difficult choice, King Arthur suggests the best solution would be for Sir Liones to marry the Lady, but she refuses.BCC26minMar 2, 1957
24. The BridgeWhile preparing for knighthood, Squire Brian uncovers a plot by King Marhaus of neighboring Mercia. The King wants it to appear that the villagers of Poltifax have violated a treaty over the use of their bridge so that he will have an excuse to invade their town.BCC26minMar 9, 1957
25. The Ugly DucklingWhile on a visit to castle Lamorack, Sir Lancelot and Merlin try to help their host when he receives a note threatening his daughter's life. Merlin learns that the note is false, and written by the girl herself in a bid for attention. Later the girl disappears. Another notes arrives and this time it's genuine.BCCMar 16, 1957
26. Knights ChoiceAfter the death of a knight of the Round Table, a young man enters a tournament that will decide who will fill the vacancy. But the other knights object to the young contestant because of his shabby appearance. Sir Lancelot intercedes for him.BCC26minMar 23, 1957
27. The Missing PrincessWhen a king breaks a treaty between his country and a tribe of women, his sister is taken hostage. Sir Lancelot sets forth to rescue the princess.
When a king breaks a treaty between his country and a tribe of women known as the Tribe of Shephards, the tribe holds the king's daughter hostage. One of the women from the tribe imprisons Sir Lancelot who sets forth to rescue the princess. The leader of the tribe agrees to let Lancelot negotiate with the King Althered so as long as their land is protected.BCC26minMar 30, 1957
28. The Mortaise FairWhile visiting Mortaise Castle, Queen Guinevere is presented with a priceless jewel from the Rajah of Kaipur. Shortly afterward there is a fire, and during the excitement the jewel is stolen.BCCApr 6, 1957
29. The ThievesKing Arthur and Sir Lancelot disguise themselves as thieves in order to test the validity of a statement by Lancelot. The knight believes that the thieves of the kingdom are thieves only because they are starving.BCCApr 13, 1957
30. The Prince of LimerickLancelot and Brian head off to Ireland to compete in a tournament representing King Arthur. On the way, they come across a prince in love with King Anguish's daughter Kathleen. He has been banned from Anguish's court due to his explicit and confronting lyrics. His enemies want nothing more than for him to be killed, but the princess has fallen deep in love with him and his sweet poetry. Lancelot seeks to help bring back together the young couple.BCC26minApr 20, 1957
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The Adventures of Sir Lancelot is a British television series first broadcast in 1956, produced by Sapphire Films for ITC Entertainment and screened on the ITV network. The series starred William Russell as the eponymous Sir Lancelot, a Knight of the Round Table in the time of King Arthur at Camelot.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Leslie Pointon
- Cast
- William Russell
