UK, 1984
videotape, colour, 4:3
mono, English
A British fantasy television film directed by Gillian Lynne.
Plot Summary
The tale of King Arthur, his queen Guinevere and his knights of the round table.
Credits
Crew
Devised and Directed by: Gillian Lynne
BBC
Produced by: Robin Midgely
By: Sir Thomas Malory
[Script] Edited by: John Barton
Lighting: Peter Booth
Music Composed by: Stephen Oliver
Costumes: Ann Arnold
Make-up: Susie Bancroft
Designer: Gavin Davies
Cast
Jeremy Brett (King Arthur)
Barbara Kellermann (Queen Guenevere)
David Robb (Sir Lancelot)
Nickolas Grace (Sir Mordred)
Anton Dolin (The Bishop of Canterbury)
John Barton (Sir Thomas Malory)
Roland Alexander (Sir Gawaine)
Roy Jones (Sir Bors)
Frederick Warder (Sir Agravaine)
Barrie Young (Sir Bedivere)
Maurice Lane (Sir Pettipace)
Jona Jones (Sir Gareth)
Graeme Edler (Sir Gaheris)
John Thornton (Sir Urre)
Val Meredok, Cheryl Pay, Judi Trott (queens)
References
Periodicals
Radio Times vol.243 no.3156 (5-11 May 1984) pp.8-9; 25 – illustrated interview with Gillian Lynne (The knight’s tale by Eileen Totten); illustrated credits
