The series
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.
Episodes
Season 1 · 10 episodes · 1970
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Episode 14 Jan 197025m
Clash of Arms
A 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. Elsewhere, more dark deeds are afoot as Prince John is plo…
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Episode 211 Jan 1970
To the Death
The 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 tournament and takes Gurth as his squire. Returning from an e…
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Episode 318 Jan 1970
Unmasked
Gurth 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. On the command of Prince John, the identity of the masked…
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Episode 425 Jan 1970
Hunted
Prince 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 Prince John, tensions escalate between Normans and Saxons.…
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Episode 51 Feb 1970
The Hostage
Cedric 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 is reunited with Ivanhoe. Elsewhere, the Black Knight is a…
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Episode 68 Feb 1970
Condemned
Preparations 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. Athelstane regrets a deal with the Normans while Rebecca con…
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Episode 715 Feb 1970
The Black Knight
The 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. Cedric and Ivanhoe are briefly reunited and Sir Brian esc…
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Episode 822 Feb 1970
Templestowe
A 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 Grand Master is arriving shortly. The Normans trailing the ou…
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Episode 91 Mar 1970
Time of Trial
Prince 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 but Locksley and his men are summoned to the rescue. The Gr…
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Episode 108 Mar 1970
Saint Martin's Day
Rebecca 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 Rebecca but the Preceptor has another solution. The Saxons gath…
Cast
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