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The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (1956-1957)

Country of Origin: UK
Dates of Original Broadcast: 1956 - 1957
Number of Seasons: 1
Total Number of Episodes: 30
Average Episode Running Times: 25 mins
Format:
black and white
Sound: mono

CREDITS

PRODUCTION
Production Company: Sapphire Films for ITC
Executive Producer: Hannah Weinstein
Producers: Sidney Cole, Dallas Bower, Bernard Knowles

MUSIC
Music: Edwin Astley

LOCATIONS
Locations: Nettleford Studios

PLOT SUMMARY

The continuing adventures of Sir Lancelot and other members of the court of Camelot, including King Arthur and Merlin the magician.

EPISODES

The Knight of the Red Plume
Ferocious Fathers
The Queen's Knight
The Outcast
Winged Victory
Sir Bliant
The Pirates
The Magic Sword
Lancelot's Banishment
The Roman Wall
Caledon
Thief of Excalibur
The Black Castle
Shepherd's War
The Magic Book
The Ruby of Radnor
The Lesser Breed
Witches' Brew
Sir Crustabread
Maid of Somerset
Knight Errant
Double Identity
The Lady Lilith
The Bridge
The Ugly Duckling
Knights' Choice
The Missing Princess
The Mortaise Fair
The Thieves
The Prince of Limerick

REFERENCES

BOOKS

British Television (2nd edition) p.54
illustrated note

The ITV Encyclopedia of Adventure pp.36-41
credits, episode guide, short article

KEYWORDS

arthurian; camelot; wizards; knights


Last Updated: 17 November, 2008

 


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