The Legend of King Arthur

The Legend of King Arthur (1979)

EndedScripted show

The Legend of King Arthur is a BBC series that tells the classic story of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table

Network
Scheduleevery Sunday at 18:00 (30 min)

Last Episode

Episode 8
Season 1Episode 830 min

Episode 8

After being rescued from sentence of death, Guinevere, with Lancelot, is living in France. Arthur and Guinevere become reconciled there but Lancelot has sworn never to return home. When Guinevere is sent back to Camelot, Mordred tries to usurp Arthur's Kingdom.

Nov 25, 1979

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E08Episode 8Nov 25, 1979
S01E07Episode 7Nov 18, 1979
S01E06Episode 6Nov 11, 1979
S01E05Episode 5Nov 4, 1979
S01E04Episode 4Oct 28, 1979
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Legend of King Arthur' premiere?

'The Legend of King Arthur' premiered on September 4, 1979.

Who played the role of King Arthur in the TV show?

The role of King Arthur was played by Andrew Burt.

What was the genre of 'The Legend of King Arthur'?

'The Legend of King Arthur' was a fantasy television series.

Who was the creator of 'The Legend of King Arthur'?

The creator of 'The Legend of King Arthur' was John Barton.

How many episodes were there in the TV show?

'The Legend of King Arthur' had a total of 10 episodes.

Who played the role of Guinevere in the show?

Guinevere was played by Maureen O'Brien.

Which network aired 'The Legend of King Arthur'?

'The Legend of King Arthur' was aired on BBC One.

What was the setting of the TV show?

'The Legend of King Arthur' was set in medieval Britain.

Who was the main antagonist in the series?

The main antagonist in 'The Legend of King Arthur' was Mordred.

Which Arthurian legends were covered in the TV show?

'The Legend of King Arthur' covered various legends, including the sword in the stone and the Lady of the Lake.

Did the TV show receive any awards or nominations?

There is no information available about awards or nominations received by 'The Legend of King Arthur.'

Who were some of the other main characters in the series?

Other main characters in 'The Legend of King Arthur' included Merlin, Lancelot, and Morgan le Fay.

What was the target audience for the TV show?

'The Legend of King Arthur' was aimed at a general audience, particularly those interested in Arthurian legends.

Were there any notable guest stars in the series?

There is no information available about notable guest stars in 'The Legend of King Arthur.'

Did 'The Legend of King Arthur' have a companion book or soundtrack?

There is no information available about a companion book or soundtrack for 'The Legend of King Arthur.'

Did the TV show have any spin-offs or related series?

There is no information available about any spin-offs or related series for 'The Legend of King Arthur.'

Cast

David Robb

David Robb

plays Lancelot
Felicity Dean

Felicity Dean

plays Guinevere
Maureen O'Brien

Maureen O'Brien

plays Morgan le Fay
Patsy Kensit

Patsy Kensit

plays Young Morgan
Geoffrey Bateman

Geoffrey Bateman

plays Gawain
Andrew Burt

Andrew Burt

plays King Arthur
Robert Eddison

Robert Eddison

plays Merlin
James Simmons

James Simmons

plays Galahad
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Characters

Lancelot

Lancelot

played by David Robb
Guinevere

Guinevere

played by Felicity Dean
Morgan le Fay

Morgan le Fay

played by Maureen O'Brien
Young Morgan

Young Morgan

played by Patsy Kensit
Gawain

Gawain

played by Geoffrey Bateman
King Arthur

King Arthur

played by Andrew Burt
Merlin

Merlin

played by Robert Eddison
Galahad

Galahad

played by James Simmons
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