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In all of Arthurian legend, the most famous of the Knights of the Round Table is undoubtedly Sir Lancelot. This series, painstakingly researched by the History and Literature Departments of Oxford University, re-creates some of the notable exploits of the famous knight, as well as the deeds of the other members of King Arthur's court.

Adventure · 1956 · 27 min

Starring William Russell , Jane Hylton , Ronald Leigh-Hunt

Director Bernard Knowles

EPISODE 1

The Knight With the Red Plume

Sir Lancelot is challenged by the other knights before he can become a member of King Arthur's Knights of the Round Table. He has to prove his worth and is put through a series of rigorous tests. Guest stars: Andrew Crawford as Sir Gawaine, Peter Bennett as Leonides, Brian Worth as Sir Kay, Paul Hansard as Sir Lionel, Edwin Richfield as Sir Christopher.

26 min · Sep 15, 1956
EPISODE 2

The Ferocious Fathers

Sir Lancelot goes to the rescue of Urgan the Strong, whose castle is besieged by Sir Melius the Mighty and his two sons. Sir Lancelot drives off the invaders, and Urgan offers his daughter, Igrane, in marriage to the knight as a reward for his bravery. Guest star: Ballard Berkeley as Sir Urgan the Strong.

25 min · Sep 22, 1956
EPISODE 3

The Queen's Knight

Queen Guinevere is kidnapped by King Arthur's cousin, Sir Mordred. He and his father, King Pell, demand King Arthur's kingdom in exchange for the queen's life.

24 min · Sep 29, 1956
EPISODE 4

The Outcast

When Sir Lancelot requests that his squire be trained to become a knight of the Round Table, he meets with considerable opposition. Guest star: Patrick McGoohan as Sir Glavin.

25 min · Sep 15, 1956
EPISODE 5

Winged Victory

King Arthur entrusts Sir Lancelot with a secret battle plan for Prince Boudwin. The prince is besieged in his castle by King Mark and is badly in need of help. When Sir Lancelot and Squire Brian arrive, they are captured and King Mark attempts to persuade them to reveal the secret information. Guest stars: Nigel Green as King Mark, Douglas Argent as Prince Boudwin.

24 min · Oct 13, 1956
EPISODE 6

Sir Bliant

Sir Bliant's three sons decide to break the truce King Arthur arranged between their father and Sir Rolf. They carry Sir Rolf's three daughters away as hostages and the distraught father comes to King Arthur for aid.

24 min · Oct 20, 1956

William Russell

Sir Lancelot du Lac
Jane Hylton

Guinevere
Ronald Leigh-Hunt

King Arthur
Cyril Smith

Merlin
Robert Scroggins

Brian, Lancelot's squire
Bernard Knowles

Director
Hannah Weinstein

Producer
Leslie Poynton

Writer