The Legend of King Arthur

The Legend of King Arthur

"Andrew Davies' sumptuous adaptation of the timeless saga"

Dark Ages wizard Merlin, weary of the barbarism around him, creates a new order of enlightenment and justice with a youthful Arthur at its head. Merlin gifts Arthur with the magic legendary sword Excalibur to help him defeat the nobles who oppose his rule. But Arthur must also beware his half-sister Morgan, a sorceress who has sworn to kill him to avenge her father's death. As Morgan intensifies her plans for revenge, she uses magic to draw Lancelot and Guinevere into a passionate affair. However, it is the still more traitorous Mordred who will ultimately determine the fate of Arthur's rule.

Overview

Created By
Andrew Davies
Original Name
The Legend of King Arthur
First Air Date
Oct 7, 1979
Last Air Date
Nov 25, 1979
Seasons
1
Episodes
8
Language
en
Production Companies
BBC
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Networks
BBC One