The Legend of King Arthur
The Legend of King Arthur

Series·1979·1 Season

The Legend of King Arthur

Andrew Davies' sumptuous adaptation of the timeless saga

Created By

Andrew Davies

Country

GB

Language

English

Episodes

8

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The Story

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.

Producer

Ken Riddington

Music

Dudley Simpson

Themes

camelotrevengeking arthurminiseriesmiddle ages (476-1453)dark agesknights of the round tablebased on myths, legends or folklorehalf siblingswizardryfantasy adventure

Production House

BBC

Audience Score

75%

2 votes

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Timepass18%
Go for it38%
Perfection36%

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Crew

Ken Riddington

Producer

Dudley Simpson

Dudley Simpson

Original Music Composer

Dan Rae

Editor

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