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Richard the Lionheart

Richard I, also known as Richard the Lionheart, was a king, soldier, poet, and political intriguer, one of history's most romantic figures. He led England's forces to victory against the French during the Third Crusade in 1192-1198.

The 1962 TV series "Richard the Lionheart" follows the reign of Richard I, a legendary figure known for his bravery and romance, from 1189 to 1199.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Long Live the King

1. Long Live the King

Aired: Jun 4, 1962

Prince Richard is oblivious to his father's declining health as he trains sol...

Episode 4 The Wolf of Banbury

4. The Wolf of Banbury

Aired: Jun 25, 1962

Baron Giles defies Richard's orders by harboring fugitives, sparking controve...

Episode 5 School for a King

5. School for a King

Aired: Jul 2, 1962

Richard goes undercover to connect with his people's struggles, but ends up g...

Episode 6 Crown in Danger

6. Crown in Danger

Aired: Jul 9, 1962

A trio of fugitives seeks sanctuary in the fortress of a ruthless warrior, wh...

Episode 7 The Pirate King

7. The Pirate King

Aired: Jul 16, 1962

The self-proclaimed "King" Forked Beard's diplomatic efforts are rebuffed by ...

Episode 9 The King's Champion

9. The King's Champion

Aired: Jul 30, 1962

A fake monarch emerges, backed by a powerful Black Knight, who issues a bold ...

Episode 10 King Arthur's Sword

10. King Arthur's Sword

Aired: Aug 6, 1962

As Richard ventures deeper into the tomb, his quest to recover Excalibur beco...

Episode 11 The Challenge

11. The Challenge

Aired: Aug 13, 1962

A high-stakes competition ensues as Zara and her brother Umbaldo take on Rich...

Episode 12 The Bride

12. The Bride

Aired: Aug 20, 1962

Richard infiltrates the prince's court to gather intel on his daughter's pote...

Episode 14 The Great Enterprise

14. The Great Enterprise

Aired: Sep 3, 1962

Queen Berengaria's tranquil honeymoon with Richard is disrupted by a web of d...

Episode 15 The Norman King

15. The Norman King

Aired: Sep 10, 1962

At a grand banquet, Richard unwittingly becomes entangled in a web of decepti...

Episode 16 When Champions Meet

16. When Champions Meet

Aired: Sep 21, 1962

A secret alliance is forged between King Philip and Prince John as they consp...

Episode 18 The Conjurer

18. The Conjurer

Aired: Oct 5, 1962

A skilled Saracen conjurer with a moral code against taking lives is tasked w...

Episode 19 The Lord of Kerak

19. The Lord of Kerak

Aired: Oct 12, 1962

A looming crisis unfolds as King arrives at Kernak Castle, prompting Lord Arn...

Episode 22 Queen in Danger

22. Queen in Danger

Aired: Nov 1, 1962

Richard demands Queen Berengaria's return to England, citing her safety as a ...

Episode 24 The Vision Fades

24. The Vision Fades

Aired: Mar 28, 1963

Richard the Lionheart prepares for a pivotal battle at the gates of Jerusalem...

Episode 25 The Fugitive

25. The Fugitive

Aired: Apr 11, 1963

A lone survivor, Richard, washes up on the shores of his arch-nemesis, Duke L...

Episode 28 Capture

28. Capture

Aired: May 24, 1963

As they near the Austrian border, Marta's fatigue reaches a critical threshol...

Episode 29 A King's Ransom

29. A King's Ransom

Aired: Jun 7, 1963

Sir Gilbert and Sir Geoffrey are entrusted with a crucial mission by Queen Be...

Episode 32 The Raiders

32. The Raiders

Aired: Jul 19, 1963

Two friends, Richard and Gilbert, stumble upon a dark secret while on a hunti...

Episode 33 An Eye for an Eye

33. An Eye for an Eye

Aired: Aug 2, 1963

A knight's betrayal sets off a devastating sequence of events, culminating in...

Episode 34 The Caveman

34. The Caveman

Aired: Aug 16, 1963

A reclusive hermit in a nearby cave is using the town's water supply to sprea...

Episode 35 A Year and a Day

35. A Year and a Day

Aired: Aug 30, 1963

A fugitive finds refuge at Fitzgeorge castle, sharing a thrilling account of ...

Episode 36 The Crown Jewels

36. The Crown Jewels

Aired: Sep 13, 1963

Miguel, a young knight from Navarre, struggles to balance his rigorous traini...

Episode 38 The Heir of England

38. The Heir of England

Aired: Dec 5, 1963

A young prince named Arthur sets out on a treacherous adventure to visit his ...

Episode 39 The People's King

39. The People's King

Aired: Dec 12, 1963

The coronation of Richard is about to take place in Westminster Abbey, with l...

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