Richard the Lionheart

Sir Philip de Brause brings Richard a message from the King - he is to proceed to Vendome to make a peace treaty with Catherine. But it is a trick and Richard is ambushed on the way. Guests Peter Reynolds, Tony Doonan, Howard Greene and Lisa Daniely

Richard returns to London to prepare for his coronation only to find that his brother John has kidnapped the Queen Mother. Guests Prudence Hyman, Tom Bowman and Colin Tapley

Richard hears news that Prince John has inspired another rebellion in the North. Impulsively, he journeys to meet the threat without waiting for his army to gather. Guests John Gabriel, Raymond Rollett and Glyn Owen

Richard learns that Lord Giles of Banbury has been giving protection to fugitives from the law - and that he has captured for ransom the beautiful Lady Rosalie, betrothed to Sir Geoffrey. Guests John Bennett, Katharine Page and Francis de Wolff

Lady Rosalie tells Richard that her fiance, Sir Geoffrey, is bewitched. Investigating, Richard and Blondel find Geoffrey in a trance-like state and follow him to an alchemist's house. Guests Soraya Rafat and Julie Alexander

Thinking hard on his late father's advice to be virtuous and honourable, Richard determines to learn more about his realms - setting out with his companions to roam the countryside in disguise. Guests Peter Illing, Dawn Beret, Jill Hyem and Derrick Sherwin

Three of Richard's prisoners escape and take Sir Gilbert with them as hostage. Richard and Blondel, with the aid of Tom the Tracker, set off in pursuit. Guests Peter Reynolds, Tony Doonan, Howard Greene and Patricia Rogers.

Richard's skill at chess and duelling is put to the test when he is challenged by notorious English pirate Forked Beard, self-styled King of the Northern seas. Guests Martin Benson, Michael Peake and Julie Alexander.

Sir Gilbert brings news that the Scots are about to invade, allied with Henry, Richard's elder brother. But Richard buried his brother several years previously and believes this "Henry" is a fraudulent pretender - part of a plan to usurp his kingdom. Guests John Scott, Ian Fleming and John Longden

Richard refuses to believe that King Arthur's sword, Excalibur, has been stolen from its place at Glastonbury Abbey. Accompanied by Sir Gilbert and Sir Geoffrey he visits the tomb, where he finds a mysterious knight awaiting him with a message. Guests Ferdy Mayne, Daphne Anderson, David Davenport and Prudence Hyman.

Richard's knights are challenged by Zara, Princess of Granada, into a joust with her brother, Ubaldo - with her as the prize. Guests Zena Marshall, John Longden and Jeremy Bisley

Pressed by counsellors to marry, Richard reluctantly agrees to take a cautious look at Princess Alice. Disguised as a troubadour, Richard rides to her home at Blanch-Garde castle - where his plans are disrupted. Guests Susan Shaw and David Davenport.

Richard returns from honeymoon to find the Saracens blockading Marseilles. Then a letter from Saladin is found in Queen Berengaria's room, making it seem that she is a traitor. Guests Susan Shaw and Olaf Pooley.