• 1980
The Talisman

Summary Based on the novel by Sir Walter Scott, THE TALISMAN is a Crusades story of heroism, love and intrigue. Sir Kenneth, a bold Scottish knight, finds himself involved in political machinations and court intrigue as he discovers that enemies are not always who they seem to be. View more details

  • 1980

The Talisman

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Damien Thomas Patrick Ryecart Donald Burton Joanne Pearce

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7.5

Details

Genres : Adventure Drama

Release date : Nov 29, 1980

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Summary Based on the novel by Sir Walter Scott, THE TALISMAN is a Crusades story of heroism, love and intrigue. Sir Kenneth, a bold Scottish knight, finds himself involved in political machinations and court intrigue as he discovers that enemies are not always who they seem to be. View more details

Details

Genres : Adventure Drama

Release date : Nov 29, 1980

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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Patrick Ryecart and Damien Thomas in The Talisman (1980)

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Episode 1 • Nov 29, 1980
Episode #1.1
The treachery of friends; the nobility of enemies; the steadfast devotion of an impossible love; this romance of the days of chivalry has all the power that only Scott could bring to his favorite subject, the Crusaders.
Episode 2 • Dec 06, 1980
Episode #1.2
King Richard lies mortally ill in the Christian camp. Sir Kenneth, carrying terms for an honorable peace with the Saracens, has fallen in with one of their knights, Ilderim.
Episode 3 • Dec 13, 1980
Episode #1.3
Richard is near to death. While waiting at Engaddi for Ilderim, who has gone to fetch a Saracen physician he claims can cure the king, Kenneth is reunited with the Lady Edith.
Episode 4 • Dec 20, 1980
Episode #1.4
While waiting for the Talisman's elixir to cure King Richard, El Hakim reveals to Kenneth that the other princes have offered Saladin a Christian bride of royal blood. Could it be Edith?
Episode 5 • Dec 27, 1980
Episode #1.5
Set to guard Richard's standard, Kenneth, the victim of a hoax, deserts his post and the standard is stolen. Condemned to death, he is saved by the intervention of El Hakim and taken as a slave to the Saracen camp.
Episode 6 • Jan 03, 1981
Episode #1.6
Kenneth has been taken to Saladin as a bond slave. Edith is determined to find a way to save him.
Episode 7 • Jan 10, 1981
Episode #1.7
King Richard is surprised to receive a gift from Saladin, a slave leading the hound Roswal. Outside the king's tent, the murderous Charegite awaits his opportunity.
Episode 8 • Jan 17, 1981
Episode #1.8
Edith has still not returned to the Christian camp, where King Richard has challenged the treacherous Montserrat.
Episode 9 • Jan 24, 1981
Episode #1.9
Kenneth, revealed as the natural son of the King of Scotland, is to fight Montserrat as the champion of King Richard.
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