Ivanhoe
1192. King Richard of England languishes in an Austrian prison, his release reliant on a ransom being paid. Meanwhile, England is ruled by Richard's brother, the corrupt Prince John. Unrest is everywhere, especially between the ruling Normans and the Saxons. It is to this that Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe, a loyal supporter of King Richard one who was captured with him in Austria, returns.
- 1997-1997
- 1 season
- Action & Adventure, Drama
1192. King Richard of England languishes in an Austrian prison, his release reliant on a ransom being paid. Meanwhile, England is ruled by Richard's brother, the corrupt Prince John. Unrest is everywhere, especially between the ruling Normans and the Saxons. It is to this that Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe, a loyal supporter of King Richard one who was captured with him in Austria, returns.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 1997
Episode 1
Part One
Ivanhoe is tortured in the prison and later released from an Austrian prison after refusing to betray King Richard. But rumors spread around that Ivanhoe did betray the king so Ivanhoe decides to go clear his name.
Episode 2
Part Two
Prince John holds a tournament to demonstrate Norman superiority. A disguised Ivanhoe enters it and faces the flower of Norman knighthood.
Episode 3
Part Three
The Norman knights decide to kidnap the Lady Rowena. However, several complications arise that makes matters both better and worse than they planned.
Episode 4
Part Four
An injured Ivanhoe along with his father, Lady Rowena, Rebecca, and others are prisoners in a Norman castle. King Richard gathers Robin of Locksley's outlaw band for an attack to free them.
Episode 5
Part Five
Brian de Bois-Guilbert snatches Rebecca and hides her in a nearby abbey. Lucas de Beaumanoir arrives there a short time later. If he discovers Rebecca, he could have her burned as a witch.
Episode 6
Part Six
Rebecca's innocence is to be determined by trial by combat. Brian de Bois-Guilbert, who loves Rebecca, is chosen as Champion for the court. It is his duty to fight his best. However, if he wins, Rebecca will be killed. A loss means he dies.