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The Adventures of Sir Lancelot

Season 1
In all of Arthurian legend, the most famous of the Knights of the Round Table is undoubtedly Sir Lancelot. This series, painstakingly researched by the History and Literature Departments of Oxford University, re-creates some of the notable exploits of the famous knight, as well as the deeds of the other members of King Arthur's court.
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  1. S1 E1 - The Knight With the Red Plume
    September 23, 1956
    27min
    7+
    Sir Lancelot is challenged by the other knights before he can become a member of King Arthur's Knights of the Round Table. He has to prove his worth and is put through a series of rigorous tests. Guest stars: Andrew Crawford as Sir Gawaine, Peter Bennett as Leonides, Brian Worth as Sir Kay, Paul Hansard as Sir Lionel, Edwin Richfield as Sir Christopher.
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  2. S1 E2 - The Ferocious Fathers
    September 30, 1956
    27min
    7+
    Sir Lancelot goes to the rescue of Urgan the Strong, whose castle is besieged by Sir Melius the Mighty and his two sons. Sir Lancelot drives off the invaders, and Urgan offers his daughter, Igrane, in marriage to the knight as a reward for his bravery. Guest star: Ballard Berkeley as Sir Urgan the Strong.
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  3. S1 E3 - The Queen's Knight
    October 7, 1956
    26min
    7+
    Queen Guinevere is kidnapped by King Arthur's cousin, Sir Mordred. He and his father, King Pell, demand King Arthur's kingdom in exchange for the queen's life.
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  4. S1 E4 - The Outcast
    October 21, 1956
    27min
    7+
    When Sir Lancelot requests that his squire be trained to become a knight of the Round Table, he meets with considerable opposition. Guest star: Patrick McGoohan as Sir Glavin.
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  5. S1 E5 - Winged Victory
    October 28, 1956
    27min
    7+
    King Arthur entrusts Sir Lancelot with a secret battle plan for Prince Boudwin. The prince is besieged in his castle by King Mark and is badly in need of help. When Sir Lancelot and Squire Brian arrive, they are captured and King Mark attempts to persuade them to reveal the secret information. Guest stars: Nigel Green as King Mark, Douglas Argent as Prince Boudwin.
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  6. S1 E6 - Sir Bliant
    November 4, 1956
    27min
    7+
    Sir Bliant's three sons decide to break the truce King Arthur arranged between their father and Sir Rolf. They carry Sir Rolf's three daughters away as hostages and the distraught father comes to King Arthur for aid.
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  7. S1 E7 - The Pirates
    December 30, 1956
    27min
    7+
    King Arthur and his men set off to capture a band of pirates they believe are hiding out in a coastal town. Actually, the pirates are just waiting for them to leave so they can raid the castle.
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  8. S1 E8 - The Magic Sword
    November 18, 1956
    27min
    7+
    A cowardly knight wants to rescue a lady who is imprisoned by her brother. He comes to King Arthur, for advice on how to become courageous. Merlin instills confidence in the young knight by lending him Sir Lancelot's weapon and telling him it is a magic sword. Guest star: Dan Cunningham as Sir Bernard.
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  9. S1 E9 - Lancelot's Banishment
    December 2, 1956
    27min
    7+
    Sir Lancelot is banished from Camelot because King Arthur thinks he made a false claim against King Marhaus. Outside of Camelot, Lancelot encounters Marhaus and discovers an evil plot.
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  10. S1 E10 - Roman Wall
    November 25, 1956
    27min
    7+
    Sir Lancelot and his squire Brian go to the aid of King Boltan, who swears that ghosts have abducted his daughter.
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  11. S1 E11 - Caledon
    December 16, 1956
    27min
    7+
    While Sir Lancelot is on a mission for King Arthur, he is robbed and his horse is killed by a group of wild warriors.
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  12. S1 E12 - Theft of Excalibur
    January 1, 1957
    27min
    7+
    On St. Stephen's Day, King Arthur and his knights traditionally change places for one day with the court squires. During the day, one of the "squires-for-a-day" steals the Sword of Excalibur.
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  13. S1 E13 - The Black Castle
    January 13, 1957
    26min
    7+
    A young knight's prospective father-in-law has been kidnapped and is being held prisoner. Sir Lancelot agrees to help the knight rescue the man.
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  14. S1 E14 - Shepherd's War
    December 23, 1956
    27min
    7+
    A band of renegade knights is preying on the shepherds in the area. Sir Lancelot decides to champion the shepherds' cause, and masquerades as a shepherd to teach them how to fight the knights off. Guest star: Jennifer Jayne.
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  15. S1 E15 - The Magic Book
    January 27, 1957
    26min
    7+
    Sir Lancelot volunteers to defend an abbey and its occupants from invading Danes.
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  16. S1 E16 - The Ruby of Radnor
    February 24, 1957
    26min
    7+
    As punishment for rebelling at working with Merlin's pigeons, Squire Brian is sent on an errand delivering a crate of pigeons to a neighboring castle. En route, he becomes involved with a gang of thieves who stole the precious Ruby of Radnor. Guest stars: Colin Tapley as Everard, Edward Judd as Garth, Eric Corrie as Robert, Reginald Hearne as Hugo, Harold Goodwin as a peasant.
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  17. S1 E17 - The Lesser Breed
    February 17, 1957
    26min
    7+
    King Arthur learns that a nearby village is being terrorized by a horrible monster. Sir Lancelot is sent to investigate. He discovers that the monster is really a Viking boat, and that it's the Vikings who are doing the terrorizing. Guest stars: Ann Stephens as Sella, Gerard Heinz as Eck, Wilfred Brambell as a fisherman.
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  18. S1 E18 - Witches Brew
    March 17, 1957
    26min
    7+
    A woman claiming mystical powers has convinced King Bors of Sagitaw that she is working evil against him. Sir Lancelot enlists Merlin's aid against her powers. Guest star: Maxine Audley as Eunice.
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  19. S1 E19 - Sir Crustabread
    March 10, 1957
    26min
    7+
    King Arthur gives Sir Lancelot a new name and sends him off to champion a lady who is being forced into marrying an unscrupulous man. Guest stars: Virginia Vernon as Lynette, Hector Ross as Baron Brayor.
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  20. S1 E20 - Maid of Somerset
    March 24, 1957
    26min
    7+
    A young girl asks Sir Lancelot's aid. An evil monarch, King Meliot, is selling the young men of the village of Cheddar into slavery. Guest stars: Patricia Kneale as Ellen, Edward Judd as James, Eddie Malin as Paul, Reginald Hearne as the Chamberlain.
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  21. S1 E21 - Knight Errant
    February 10, 1957
    26min
    7+
    After their father dies, two sisters inherit his tiny impoverished kingdom. Their guardian is eager to set up a rich marriage for the older girl, but she is not willing.
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  22. S1 E22 - Double Identity
    April 17, 1957
    26min
    7+
    Sir Richard of Taunton is attacked and beaten by three men and left for dead. His uncle plans to substitute his son, Richard's double, and gain control of the family estate. Lancelot is suspicious and starts investigating. Guest star: Howard Pays as Sir Richard / Sir Alfred.
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  23. S1 E23 - The Lady Lilith
    April 21, 1957
    26min
    7+
    The Lady Lilith has been running the castle of Goodhue since it was left to her by the late Sir William when she was 14-years-old. Sir Liones petitions for a ruling at the court of the king because the law says that no property can be inherited by a woman. Facing a difficult choice, the King Arthur suggests the best solution would be for Sir Liones to marry the Lady.
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  24. S1 E24 - The Bridge
    April 14, 1957
    26min
    7+
    While preparing for knighthood, Squire Brian uncovers a plot by King Marhaus of neighboring Mercia. The king wants it to appear that the villagers of Poltifax have violated a treaty over the use of their bridge so that he will have an excuse to invade their town. Zena Walker as Angela, Derek Aylward as King Marhaus, Jack May as Caradoc, Eric Corrie as the Priest, Edward Judd as Sir Grint.
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  25. S1 E25 - The Ugly Duckling
    May 5, 1957
    26min
    7+
    While on a visit to castle Lamorack, Sir Lancelot and Merlin try to help their host when he receives a note threatening his daughter's life. Merlin learns that the note is false, written by the girl herself in a bid for attention. Later, the girl disappears and another note arrives; this time it's genuine. Guest stars: Carol Marsh as Sybil, Jeanette Hutchinson as Amora, Hector Ross as Sir Egbert.
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