The Legend of King Arthur
Andrew Davies' sumptuous adaptation of the timeless saga
Overview
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Miniseries
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Andrew Burt
King Arthur
Felicity Dean
Queen Guinevere
David Robb
Sir Lancelot
Maureen O'Brien
Morgan le Fay
Godfrey James
Sir Bors
Peter Burroughs
Branic
Geoffrey Bateman
Sir Gawain
Steve Hodson
Mordred
Niall Padden
Agravain
Archie Tew
Gareth
Eileen Nicholas
Margaret
Robert Eddison
Merlin
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Frequently Asked Questions
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...
The Legend of King Arthur has 1 season with 8 episodes.
The Legend of King Arthur premiered on October 7, 1979.
No, The Legend of King Arthur has ended. The final episode aired on November 25, 1979.
The Legend of King Arthur originally aired on BBC One. Check your local streaming services for availability.
The Legend of King Arthur was created by Andrew Davies.
The Legend of King Arthur has a rating of 7.0/10 based on user reviews.
The Legend of King Arthur is classified as Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama.