Arthur of the Britons (1972)
Arthur of the Britons is a 1972 action & adventure series. It stars Oliver Tobias, Michael Gothard and Jack Watson.
This series strips away the elaborate medieval view of Camelot, and presents Arthur as 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, etc. 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.
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What is Arthur of the Britons about?
This series strips away the elaborate medieval view of Camelot, and presents Arthur as 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, etc. 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.
When was Arthur of the Britons released?
Arthur of the Britons was released on 6 December 1972.
How many episodes does Arthur of the Britons have?
Arthur of the Britons has 24 episodes across 2 seasons.