Overview

The epic tale of the idealistic young knight Ivanhoe and his battle against the evil Templar Bois-Guilbert. Caught between the rivalries and religious struggles are Ivanhoe's betrothed Rowena and the brave, beautiful Jewess healer Rebecca, who wins Ivanhoe's heart with her courage. This grand six-part adaptation of Sir Walter Scott's rousing adventure of the Middle Ages is set against the historical backdrop of a Britain straining under the corrupt rule of Prince John while Richard the Lionhearted fights in the Crusades.

Network

• BBC One

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• 

  Steven Waddington

  Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe

  6 eps

• 

  Ciarán Hinds

  Brian de Bois-Guilbert

  6 eps

• 

  Susan Lynch

  Rebecca

  6 eps

• 

  Aden Gillett

  Robin of Locksley

  6 eps

Themes

• based on novel or book
• knight
• miniseries
• 12th century
• templar

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