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Ivanhoe 1958 - 1959 Ivanhoe is a British television adventure series first shown on ITV in 1958-59. The show stars Roger Moore in his first starring role, as Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe. The characters were drawn loosely from Sir Walter Scott's 1819 novel Ivanhoe. Roger Moore did a lot of stunts himself and hit several times wounded. Among other things he was kicked by a horse, he got a cut in his hand by a broadsword, he ran three broken ribs on by the Lance of a careless fellow actor. The series is set in England during the 12th century reign of King Richard the Lionheart, who had gone to fight in the Crusades and failed to return. In his absence, power had been taken by his younger brother, the ambitious and wicked Prince John, who sought to strip the people of their rights and land. The dashing and heroic knight Ivanhoe, with his father-and-son companions Gurth and Bart whom he had freed from servitude (from the evil Sir Maurice), attempted to right wrongs, secure justice, help those in need, and thwart John and his allies. Cast: Roger Moore as Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe Robert Brown as Gurth (Ivanhoe's armourer) Peter Gilmore as Waldo Ivanhoe Andrew Keir as Prince John Phyllis Neilson-Terry as Eleanor of Aquitaine John Pike as Bart (the son of Gurth)(Ivanhoe's squire) Bruce Seton as King Richard Anthony Dawson as Sir Maurice Norah Gorsen as Lady Rowena (Ivanhoe's girlfriend) Henry Vidon as Sir Cedric (Ivanhoe's father, who owns Rotherwood Castle) Title song: Each episode begins with the title song: Ivanhoe, Ivanhoe Side by Side we're proud to ride with Ivanhoe At his call we jump to help him ride along The song we sing is free and joyous song Ivanhoe, Ivanhoe Far and wide throughout the countryside they know There's freedom on his banner Justice in his sword He rides against the manor Where tyranny is lord Rich and poor Together we go Forward with Ivanhoe With I-of-how Most of the 39 episodes have not been found and we are lucky to have 12 in very good condition that have survived in the collectors arena. DVD 1 Freeing the Serfs Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe by Rotherwood returns from the crusade and frees the serfs Gurth and his son Bart. He is loyal to King Richard the Lionheart, who had not returned from the crusade. Prince John, the brother of King Richard, wants to let King crowns. Sir Cedric of Rotherwood, the father of Ivanhoe, King Richard is loyal and resist. Therefore, he is imprisoned with his pupil lady Rowena. Ivanhoe has a plan to free them along with Gurth and Bart. Face to Face Ivanhoe is in the North to the resistance against the high taxes to support sir Humphrey 's. Sir Humphrey wants Trumper the minstrel masquerades as Ivanhoe and steal from the Church, so that the people will turn away from Ivanhoe and sir Humphrey are taxes can withdraw again. Gurth does not believe that Ivanhoe a church and goes in search of the real thief is Ivanhoe. DVD 2 Murder at the Inn The evil lord Germaine falls during a twist conversation Edmund to. By defending himself he kills lord Germaine by mistake. The inhabitants of the village have to pay Torbridge hundred gold bars when the murderer is not found. Edmund gives itself on and is condemned to the gallows. Ivanhoe is trying to prevent the execution. Brothers in Arms Five monks who collect tax money for Prince John, are gone. Lord Abbott asks Ivanhoe in order to detect them. Ivanhoe goes with Gurth on path. They spend the night in an Inn. Dave and his wife turn out not very friendly. DVD 3 Counterfeit Count of Ashington transports a golden treasure for King Richard. The men of Prince John trying to rob the treasure, but Ivanhoe helps count of Ashington to the attack. As Ivanhoe and count of Ashington sleep, the gold coins of the treasure swapped against counterfeit coins. As Ivanhoe behind this comes, he goes looking for the real gold. Widow of Woodcote Ivanhoe has injuries sustained during a tournament. Five men who have disguised as magpie, raiding him and take the prizes he won at the tournament. He goes to the widow of Woodcote treatment. If he is restored, he goes behind the five robbers to recover its prices. DVD 4 Treasures from Cathay Inhabitants have left their village after spending a luminous star that rapidly by air fails, have seen. They think this means the end of the world. Ivanhoe says they have to go back to their village. He's going to figure out what that Star means. By Hook or By Crook Baron wants to destroy the village Maydale Courcey for a sports field. However, there is a document in which King Richard the freedom to Maydale. Ivanhoe tries to detect certificate. DVD 5 The Double-Edged Sword Baron Macey says he the famous sword of King Arthur, Excalibur, has found in a more. Ivanhoe thinks that the sword is not genuine and will look for the blacksmith who has it imitated. 3 Days to Worcester Sir Roland is one of the most loyal and bravest Knights of King Richard. He sits in the Dungeon of Castle Worcester and three days on the scaffold will die unless Ivanhoe a document from the Archbishop of Westminster can show. DVD 6 The Night Raiders Three black riders terrorizing a village in the Valley of Kent. They include an old farmer and kidnap his granddaughter Marcia. Ivanhoe hears her scream and put the pursuit. The Princess Prince John keeps all five years Princess Deirdre trapped in the castle of lord Blackheath. He wants, as the faith of her father enforce it. Brian Boy O'Neil asks Ivanhoe to free her. |
