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The Eagle of the Ninth

Roman officer Marcus Flavius Aquila and his freedman Esca embark on a treacherous journey to reclaim the lost golden eagle standard of the legendary Ninth Legion.

A Roman officer embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth about his father's lost legion, venturing beyond the boundaries of Hadrian's Wall in search of a legendary bronze eagle standard.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Frontier Fort

1. Frontier Fort

Aired: Sep 4, 1977

Marcus arrives in Britain to command a frontier fort and uncover the truth ab...

Episode 2 Esca

2. Esca

Aired: Sep 11, 1977

A wounded soldier returns to his uncle's home in Calleva, where he discovers ...

Episode 3 Across the Frontier

3. Across the Frontier

Aired: Sep 18, 1977

Marcus's road to recovery after a painful surgery leads him to contemplate hi...

Episode 4 The Lost Legion

4. The Lost Legion

Aired: Sep 25, 1977

Marcus and Esca encounter a seasoned hunter named Guern, who harbors a hidden...

Episode 5 The Wild Hunt

5. The Wild Hunt

Aired: Oct 2, 1977

Marcus learns the devastating truth about the Roman legion's fate and faces t...

Episode 6 Valedictory

6. Valedictory

Aired: Oct 9, 1977

Marcus, Esca, and Guern successfully infiltrate the Epidii, outmaneuver them,...

Info about The Eagle of the Ninth

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama, War, History