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.
Production
Distributor
Season 1
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
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
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 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.
Details
- Years
- 1956–1957
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 10
- Genres
- Adventure, Drama
- Rating
- 7.1/10
- Status
- Public Domain Mark 1.0
- Studio
- Sapphire Films
