The Legend of King Arthur
The Legend of King Arthur
TV Series

The Legend of King Arthur

Andrew Davies' sumptuous adaptation of the timeless saga

7.0October 7, 19791 Season8 EpisodesEnded
Action & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyDrama

Overview

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.

Created by: Andrew Davies
Networks: BBC One

📺 Seasons

Miniseries

Miniseries

8 Episodes

Crew

Alistair Bell
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Alistair Bell

Script Editor

Ken Riddington
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Ken Riddington

Producer