Moonfleet
In the coastal town of Moonfleet in eighteenth century Dorset, an orphan, John Trenchard, dreams of the infamous Blackbeard's treasure - and of the wealth and happiness it will bring him. However, John's search draws him into the company of local smugglers led by Elzevir Block, and forces him to go into hiding with a price on his head - little guessing the adventures and misfortunes he will face before he sees Moonfleet and the girl he loves again.
- 2013-2013
- 1 season
- Action & Adventure
In the coastal town of Moonfleet in eighteenth century Dorset, an orphan, John Trenchard, dreams of the infamous Blackbeard's treasure - and of the wealth and happiness it will bring him. However, John's search draws him into the company of local smugglers led by Elzevir Block, and forces him to go into hiding with a price on his head - little guessing the adventures and misfortunes he will face before he sees Moonfleet and the girl he loves again.
Season 1 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2013
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
Tue, Dec 24, 2013 44 mins
In 1757 the villagers of Moonfleet, led by publican Elzevir Block, engage in smuggling, risking capture by sadistic magistrate Mohune or an encounter with the ghost of Blackbeard. After Mohune kills his son in a raid Elzevir takes in young orphan John Trenchard, who also forms a secret friendship with Mohune's daughter Grace, to whom he shows a document which he hopes will lead to the discovery of Blackbeard's hidden diamond. The smugglers are ambushed on their next venture and Mohune is killed in crossfire but Elzevir is blamed and goes on the run with John.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
43 mins
Now outlaws Elzevir and John deduce that the diamond is hidden in a well at Carisbrook castle prison and bribe the turn-key to let them in, posing as workmen. They find the diamond but Elzevir is shocked by John's ruthlessness when he kills the turn-key, who has threatened to expose them. After attempting to sell the jewel they are captured and sentenced to be sent to the East Indies as slaves. Their ship runs into a violent storm off the coast of Moonfleet and they swim ashore - but the curse of Blackbeard's diamond may still prevent them from resuming normal lives.
Episode 5