The Adventures of Sir Lancelot
The Adventures of Sir Lancelot is a British historical adventure television series that aired from 1956 to 1957, starring William Russell as the legendary Knight of the Round Table. Produced by Sapphire Films for Lew Grade's ITC distribution network, the series was the first British television show to be shot in color, using the experimental Chromatron process for selected episodes. The show ran for 30 half-hour episodes and follows Lancelot's quests and adventures in Camelot, blending Arthurian legend with original stories. Like Sapphire's other historical series — The Adventures of Robin Hood and The Buccaneers — it was filmed at Nettlefold Studios with location work around Runnymede. Many episodes are in the public domain.
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Season 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.
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.
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.
The Outcast
When Sir Lancelot requests that his squire be trained to become a knight of the Round Table, he meets with considerable opposition.
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 his squire Brian arrive to help they are captured and King Mark attempts to persuade them to reveal the secret information.
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.
The Pirates
King Arthur and his men set off to capture a band of pirates, believing they are hiding out in a coastal town. Actually, the pirates are just waiting for them to leave so they can raid the castle.
The Magic Sword
A cowardly knight wants to rescue a lady who is imprisoned by her brother. He comes to King Arthur, for advice on how to become courageous. Merlin instills confidence in the young knight by lending him Sir Lancelot's weapon and telling him it is a magic sword.
Lancelot's Banishment
Sir Lancelot finds the actions of the nearby King Marhaus to be suspicious. But King Arthur thinks Lancelot is making false claims against King Marhaus and banishes him from Camelot. Outside Camelot, however, Lancelot encounters Marhaus and uncovers an evil plot.
Roman Wall
Sir Lancelot and his squire Brian go to the aid of King Boltan, who swears that ghostly warriors dressed in Roman attire have abducted his daughter.
Caledon
While Sir Lancelot is on a mission for King Arthur, he is robbed and his horse is killed by a group of wild warriors.
Theft of Excalibur
On St. Stephen's Day, King Arthur and his knights traditionally change places for one day with the court squires. During the day, one of the ""squires-for-a-day"" steals the Sword of Excalibur.
The Black Castle
A young knight's prospective father-in-law has been kidnapped and is being held prisoner. Sir Lancelot agrees to help the knight rescue the man. The only problem is, the young Knight cannot know Lancelot is helping!
Shepherds' War
A band of renegade knights is preying on the shepherds in the area. Sir Lancelot decides to champion the shepherds' cause, and masquerades as a shepherd to teach them how to fight the knights off.
The Magic Book
Sir Lancelot volunteers to defend an abbey and its occupants from invading Danes. As Lancelot attempts to figure out a way to hold off the invading force, Merlin comes to the aid with a magic book.
The Ruby of Radnor
Sir Lancelot is tasked with recovering the Ruby of Radnor, a priceless gem stolen from the royal treasury. His search leads him through a web
The Lesser Breed
Lancelot finds himself among a tribe of warriors who consider Knights of the Round Table to be a lesser breed. He must prove his worth through
Witches' Brew
A village is gripped by fear when a woman is accused of witchcraft. Lancelot arrives to investigate and discovers that the real threat is
Sir Crustabread
Lancelot encounters a ragged knight known as Sir Crustabread, a fallen nobleman who has lost everything and lives as a beggar. Lancelot takes
Maid of Somerset
A young woman from Somerset seeks Lancelot's help when her village is threatened by a tyrannical lord. Lancelot rides to her aid, but the
Knight Errant
After their father dies, two sisters, Lady Helen and Lady Bragwaine, inherit his tiny impoverished kingdom. Their guardian Kafan, is eager to set up a rich marriage for Helen, the older girl, but she is not willing.
Double Identity
Sir Richard of Taunton is attacked and beaten by three men and left for dead. His uncle plans to substitute his son, Richard's double, and gain control of the family estate. Lancelot is suspicious and starts investigating.
The Lady Lilith
Lancelot is captivated by the mysterious Lady Lilith, a beautiful and enigmatic woman whose castle is shrouded in secrets. As he spends more
The Bridge
While preparing for knighthood, Squire Brian uncovers a plot by King Marhaus of neighboring Mercia. The King wants it to appear that the villagers of Poltifax have violated a treaty over the use of their bridge so that he will have an excuse to invade their town.
The Ugly Duckling
While on a visit to castle Lamorack, Sir Lancelot and Merlin try to help their host when he receives a note threatening his daughter's life. Merlin learns that the note is false, and written by the girl herself in a bid for attention. Later the girl disappears. Another notes arrives and this time it's genuine.
Knights' Choice
The Knights of the Round Table are called upon to choose one of their own for a perilous mission from which no knight has ever returned.
The Missing Princess
When a king breaks a treaty between his country and a tribe of women, his sister is taken hostage. Sir Lancelot sets forth to rescue the princess.
The Mortaise Fair
Lancelot attends a fair at the village of Mortaise, where a series of mysterious thefts threatens to ruin the festivities. Lancelot goes
The Thieves
A band of thieves has been raiding supply wagons on the roads around Camelot, and Lancelot is sent to bring them to justice. He discovers
The Prince of Limerick
A visiting prince from Limerick arrives at Camelot seeking King Arthur's aid, but his true motives are hidden behind a facade of diplomacy.
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- Years
- 1956–1957
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 30
- Genres
- Adventure, Drama
- TMDB Rating
- 7/10 (5 votes)
- Maturity Rating
- NR
- Quality
- SD
- Audio
- English
- Status
- Public Domain Mark 1.0
- Studio
- Sapphire Films
