Arthur of the Britons

2 Seasons 1972 - 1973 NR 30m 7.6

Celts fighting among themselves and the Saxons in 5th century Briton after the Roman pullout.

Arthur is the chief of a small Celt tribe in Dark Ages Britain, a century or two after the withdrawal of Rome. Arthur struggles to weave the scattered tribes of Celts, Jutes and others into a union that can effectively oppose the Saxon invaders who are arriving in Britain in growing numbers. He is aided by his adoptive father, Llud, and his foster brother, Kai, who is himself a Saxon foundling.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Arthur Is Dead

1. Arthur Is Dead

Aired: Dec 5, 1972

While Cerdig the Saxon chief leads his warriors further and further into Celt...

Episode 2 The Gift of Life

2. The Gift of Life

Aired: Dec 12, 1972

Two orphaned Saxon children drift into Arthur's village, and Kai, as the only...

Episode 3 The Challenge

3. The Challenge

Aired: Dec 19, 1972

Arthur has to deal with two cousins who, instead of guarding their villages a...

Episode 4 The Penitent Invader

4. The Penitent Invader

Aired: Dec 26, 1972

Newly converted to Christianity, Rolf uses the forgiveness offered by the new...

Episode 5 People of the Plough

5. People of the Plough

Aired: Jan 2, 1973

On his way to acquire weapons from a weapons-maker in another village, Kai he...

Episode 6 The Duel

6. The Duel

Aired: Jan 9, 1973

With the chiefs banded together under Arthur's leadership, the Celts head for...

Episode 7 The Pupil

7. The Pupil

Aired: Jan 16, 1973

The son of a man Arthur killed in battle seeks him out to learn how to fight,...

Episode 8 Rolf the Preacher

8. Rolf the Preacher

Aired: Jan 23, 1973

When Rolf, the preacher, arrives at a village, he causes trouble for Arthur b...

Episode 9 Enemies and Lovers

9. Enemies and Lovers

Aired: Jan 30, 1973

Arthur and Kai arrive at a village, whereupon Kai finds an old flame, Goda. T...

Episode 10 The Slaves

10. The Slaves

Aired: Feb 6, 1973

Arthur and Kai arrive at a village where the Saxons have attacked. All the me...

Episode 11 The Wood People

11. The Wood People

Aired: Feb 13, 1973

A Saxon ex-gladiator kidnaps two children of the wandering herbalist Wood Peo...

Episode 12 The Prize

12. The Prize

Aired: Feb 20, 1973

Arthur tricks Mark of Cornwall into travelling into Saxon territory with him ...

Info about Arthur of the Britons

Current Status: Ended

Network: ITV1

Genres: Drama, Adventure, Fantasy