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Sword of Freedom

Marco del Monte, a charismatic outlaw, leads the Republican resistance against the oppressive Duke de Medici and his followers in 16th century Florence.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Francesca

1. Francesca

Aired: Feb 20, 1958

A royal wedding is planned between Marco del Monte, a Spanish nobleman, and t...

Episode 2 The Sicillian

2. The Sicillian

Aired: Feb 27, 1958

A mastermind thief pulls off a brazen heist, swindling a significant sum of m...

Episode 3 Choice of Weapons

3. Choice of Weapons

Aired: Mar 6, 1958

Marco outwits De Medici's substitute, skilled swordsman de Foix, in a thrilli...

Episode 4 Caterina

4. Caterina

Aired: Mar 13, 1958

The arrival of a renowned Venetian painter in Florence sets off a storm as he...

Episode 5 The Hero

5. The Hero

Aired: Mar 20, 1958

The return of General Ferrucci, a former adversary of the Duke de Medici, to ...

Episode 7 The Duke

7. The Duke

Aired: Apr 3, 1958

Tensions reach a boiling point in the upcoming episode as Medici's oppressive...

Episode 8 The Eye of the Artist

8. The Eye of the Artist

Aired: Apr 10, 1958

A Republican courier's ambush and stolen package puts Orsini's identity at risk.

Episode 9 The Tower

9. The Tower

Aired: Apr 17, 1958

A visiting nobleman's arrival ignites the Duke de Medici's passion for lavish...

Episode 10 Alessandro

10. Alessandro

Aired: Apr 24, 1958

A young butcher trades in his knife for a paintbrush, with Marco's guidance, ...

Episode 11 The Ship

11. The Ship

Aired: May 2, 1958

A complex web of diplomatic politics unfolds as Stephano seeks to secure a sh...

Episode 12 The Bracelet

12. The Bracelet

Aired: May 9, 1958

Marco's act of kindness is brutally repaid when he returns a lost bracelet to...

Episode 13 The Slave

13. The Slave

Aired: May 16, 1958

Marco, a passionate abolitionist, meets a Turkish princess on the brink of be...

Episode 14 The Bell

14. The Bell

Aired: May 23, 1958

A treacherous plot threatens to ruin the annual Liberty Bell ceremony in Flor...

Episode 15 The Suspects

15. The Suspects

Aired: May 30, 1958

A shocking revelation unfolds as Sandro stumbles upon a crucial conversation ...

Episode 16 Serenade in Red

16. Serenade in Red

Aired: Jun 6, 1958

A forbidden love blossoms between two individuals from opposing factions, for...

Episode 18 The Value of Paper

18. The Value of Paper

Aired: Jun 20, 1958

A long-standing feud between a parchment maker and a paper maker threatens to...

Episode 19 The Pagan Venus

19. The Pagan Venus

Aired: Jul 11, 1958

The Medici family creates a scheme to raise funds for a costly brass cannon b...

Episode 20 Forgery in Red Chalk

20. Forgery in Red Chalk

Aired: Jul 18, 1958

A thrilling chase erupts in Florence as the Duke De Medici becomes obsessed w...

Episode 21 Vespucci

21. Vespucci

Aired: Aug 1, 1958

The next episode features an explorer recounting astonishing tales of his adv...

Episode 22 The School

22. The School

Aired: Aug 8, 1958

Marco assumes a new role as an art teacher at a school to uncover the truth b...

Episode 23 Chart of Gold

23. Chart of Gold

Aired: Aug 15, 1958

A seasoned sea captain returns to Florence after a long and treacherous voyag...

Episode 24 The Ambassador

24. The Ambassador

Aired: Aug 22, 1958

The British ambassador agrees to secretly join a guild to uncover De Medici's...

Episode 26 Angelica's Past

26. Angelica's Past

Aired: Sep 5, 1958

Angelica's past mentor, a cunning thief, reappears in Florence, enticing her ...

Episode 27 The Beseiged Duchess

27. The Beseiged Duchess

Aired: Sep 12, 1958

Machiavelli receives a mission from the Duke de Medici to obtain a neglected ...

Info about Sword of Freedom

Seasons: 2

Current Status: Ended

Network: ITV1

Genres:Adventure, Family