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The Adventures of Sir Lancelot

Sir Lancelot, a legendary knight of the Round Table, is one of the most celebrated figures in Arthurian history.

The film meticulously recreates the legendary exploits of Sir Lancelot and King Arthur's court, backed by thorough research from Oxford University's History and Literature Departments.

Episodes:

Episode 2 The Ferocious Fathers

2. The Ferocious Fathers

Aired: Sep 22, 1956

Lancelot forms an unexpected partnership with Urgan the Strong to fend off Si...

Episode 3 The Queen's Knight

3. The Queen's Knight

Aired: Sep 29, 1956

King Arthur's cousin, Sir Mordred, takes Queen Guenevere hostage, demanding t...

Episode 4 The Outcast

4. The Outcast

Aired: Oct 6, 1956

A young squire's potential to become a Knight of the Round Table sparks contr...

Episode 5 Winged Victory

5. Winged Victory

Aired: Oct 13, 1956

King Arthur dispatches Lancelot and his young squire Brian to deliver a confi...

Episode 6 Sir Bliant

6. Sir Bliant

Aired: Oct 20, 1956

King Arthur is called upon to mediate a crisis when Sir Rolf's daughters are ...

Episode 7 The Pirates

7. The Pirates

Aired: Oct 27, 1956

A treacherous mission unfolds as King Arthur and his forces are led astray in...

Episode 8 The Magic Sword

8. The Magic Sword

Aired: Nov 3, 1956

A knight's self-doubt sparks a desperate quest to save a lady from her brothe...

Episode 9 Lancelot's Banishment

9. Lancelot's Banishment

Aired: Nov 10, 1956

King Arthur's hasty decision leads to Lancelot's unexpected exile, while a si...

Episode 10 Roman Wall

10. Roman Wall

Aired: Nov 17, 1956

King Boltan seeks the aid of Lancelot and Brian to rescue his daughter Iolta,...

Episode 11 Caledon

11. Caledon

Aired: Nov 24, 1956

Sir Lancelot's perilous quest to find King Arthur takes a drastic turn when h...

Episode 12 Theft of Excalibur

12. Theft of Excalibur

Aired: Dec 1, 1956

On St. Stephen's Day, King Arthur and his knights suddenly find themselves in...

Episode 13 The Black Castle

13. The Black Castle

Aired: Dec 15, 1956

In the next thrilling episode, a coalition of heroes, led by the valiant Sir ...

Episode 14 Shepherds' War

14. Shepherds' War

Aired: Dec 15, 1956

Renegade knights bring terror to local shepherds, prompting Sir Lancelot to d...

Episode 15 The Magic Book

15. The Magic Book

Aired: Jan 5, 1957

Sir Lancelot sets out on a treacherous journey to safeguard an abbey and its ...

Episode 16 The Ruby of Radnor

16. The Ruby of Radnor

Aired: Jan 12, 1957

Brian, the squire, is tasked with delivering a crate of pigeons to a neighbor...

Episode 17 The Lesser Breed

17. The Lesser Breed

Aired: Jan 19, 1957

A Viking raid threatens King Arthur's kingdom, prompting Sir Lancelot to emba...

Episode 18 Witches Brew

18. Witches Brew

Aired: Jan 26, 1957

King Bors of Sagitaw is deceived by a cunning woman who claims to possess mag...

Episode 19 Sir Crustabread

19. Sir Crustabread

Aired: Feb 2, 1957

Sir Lancelot embarks on a noble quest to rescue a lady in distress, entrusted...

Episode 20 Maid of Somerset

20. Maid of Somerset

Aired: Feb 9, 1957

In the next episode, a desperate plea for help is made to Sir Lancelot as a y...

Episode 21 Knight Errant

21. Knight Errant

Aired: Feb 16, 1957

The two sisters face the daunting task of governing their struggling kingdom ...

Episode 22 Double Identity

22. Double Identity

Aired: Feb 23, 1957

A treacherous plot is set in motion as a counterfeit Sir Richard plans to mar...

Episode 23 Lady Lilith

23. Lady Lilith

Aired: Mar 2, 1957

Lady Lilith's authority over Goodhue castle is threatened when Sir Liones con...

Episode 24 The Bridge

24. The Bridge

Aired: Mar 9, 1957

Next episode, Sir Brian exposes a devious plot by King Marhaus of Mercia to d...

Episode 25 The Ugly Duckling

25. The Ugly Duckling

Aired: Mar 16, 1957

A sinister warning is issued against the host of Castle Lamorack's daughter, ...

Episode 26 Knights Choice

26. Knights Choice

Aired: Mar 23, 1957

A young man's plea to join the Round Table is initially dismissed by the othe...

Episode 27 The Missing Princess

27. The Missing Princess

Aired: Mar 30, 1957

A fragile peace between nations is shattered when a king betrays a treaty, le...

Episode 28 The Mortaise Fair

28. The Mortaise Fair

Aired: Apr 6, 1957

A mysterious fire breaks out at Mortaise Castle, and the priceless Jewel of K...

Episode 29 The Thieves

29. The Thieves

Aired: Apr 13, 1957

In the next episode, King Arthur goes undercover as a thief alongside Lancelo...

Info about The Adventures of Sir Lancelot

Current Status: Ended

Network: ITV1

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Adventure, Family