The Talisman (1980)
Synopsis
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.
First Air Date: 1980-11-30
Last Air Date: 1981-01-25
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 9
Networks: BBC One
Top Cast
- Damien Thomas as N/A
- Patrick Ryecart as N/A
- Donald Burton as N/A
- Richard Morant as N/A
- Joanne Pearce as N/A
- Peter Burroughs as N/A
Seasons
Season 1 (1980)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Episode 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.
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Ep. 2: Episode 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.
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Ep. 3: Episode 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.
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Ep. 4: Episode 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?
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Ep. 5: Episode 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.
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Ep. 6: Episode 6
Kenneth has been taken to Saladin as a bond slave. Edith is determined to find a way to save him.
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Ep. 7: Episode 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.
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Ep. 8: Episode 8
Edith has still not returned to the Christian camp, where King Richard has challenged the treacherous Montserrat.
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Ep. 9: Episode 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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