Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe was a BBC television series from 1970. The script was by Alexander Baron, based on Sir Walter Scott's novel of the same name. The director was David Maloney. It was shown on the Sunday tea-time slot on BBC1, which for several years showed fairly faithful adaptations of classic novels aimed at a family audience. It was later shown on US television. It consisted of five 50-minute episodes. It is not widely remembered nowadays, but is remembered favourably by some who do remember it, as one of the better BBC Sunday adaptations, and possibly more accessible to a late 20th-century audience than Scott's original novel.
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Ivanhoe. The well trodden paths of Sir Walter Scott's novel televised by the BBC in ten episodes.
- Ep 1
1.Clash of Arms
04-01-197025mA disparate group of travellers take shelter from stormy weather at the home of Cedric of Rotherwood. Dark deeds are afoot when one of them is believed to be carrying gold coinage....
- Ep 2
2.To the Death
11-01-1970The thus far anonymous pilgrim saves Isaac's life and is rewarded with the horse and armour to become the masked knight. He then defeats Sir Brian de Bois Guilbert at a jousting to...
- Ep 3
3.Unmasked
18-01-1970Gurth fights for his purse. At the tournament, the masked knight shows his favour to Rowena. The masked knight, with the help of the Black Knight defeats Sir Brian de Bois Guilbert...
- Ep 4
4.Hunted
25-01-1970Prince John continues with his plan to take the English throne while his men hunt for the injured Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe, being sheltered by Isaac and Rebecca. At a feast hosted by...
- Ep 5
5.The Hostage
01-02-1970Cedric and Isaac with their caravan are captured by the Normans and taken to Torquilstone Castle. De Bracy recognises Ivanhoe but stays silent for the moment. At the castle, Rowena...
- Ep 6
6.Condemned
08-02-1970Preparations are being made to storm Torquilstone Castle. A ransom note is delivered and a plan is hatched to free Cedric while at the same time learn the defences of the castle. A...
- Ep 7
7.The Black Knight
15-02-1970The Black Knight and Cedric lead the assault on the castle aided by Urfried on the inside who exacts her revenge on the Normans. Rebecca and the injured Ivanhoe are still prisoners...
- Ep 8
8.Templestowe
22-02-1970A fortunate interruption saves Ivanhoe. Sir Brian seeks refuge for himself and Rebecca at Templestowe Abbey even though women and especially non-Christians are forbidden and the Gr...
- Ep 9
9.Time of Trial
01-03-1970Prince John learns that King Richard is in England. The Grand Master learns that Rebecca is at Templestowe and is charged with witchcraft. Fitzurse is on the trail of King Richard...
- Ep 10
10.Saint Martin's Day
08-03-1970Rebecca is found guilty and awaits her fate. The Black Knight reveals his identity to all and Prince John is exiled to Aquitaine. Sir Brian considers a way out for himself and Rebe...
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