Hereward the Wake
Hereward, son of Duke Leofric and Lady Godiva, fought a long and ultimately hopeless guerilla war against the invading forces of William the Conqueror in the fens of Lincolnshire, betrayed not only by his allies but by his own weaknesses.
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Season 1
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E1
Forfeit for Eternity
How Hereward is outlawed and made to seek his fortune in the world.
Sep 12, 1965 -
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E2
A Single Blow
Hereward fights the great white bear.
Sep 19, 1965 -
3
E3
The Brain Biter
How Hereward aids the Princess of Cornwall.
Sep 26, 1965 -
4
E4
A Champion's Reward
How Hereward wins the magic sword and goes from England.
Oct 3, 1965 -
5
E5
The Sorceress of St Omer
How a fair lady uses the mechanical art to win Hereward's love.
Oct 10, 1965 -
6
E6
The Court of Love
How Hereward is given the enchanted armour but does not fight.
Oct 17, 1965 -
7
E7
The Wind Blows
How Hereward is angered by the Duke of Normandy's plans.
Oct 24, 1965 -
8
E8
Death of a King
How Hereward is made sad by news from England.
Oct 31, 1965 -
9
E9
The War Arrow
How Hereward clears Bourne of Frenchmen.
Nov 7, 1965 -
10
E10
The Art of War
How Hereward is knighted in the English fashion.
Nov 14, 1965 -
11
E11
The Broken Promise
How Hereward threatens to hang Gilbert of Ghent.
Nov 21, 1965 -
12
E12
Live and Die
How Hereward finds he and his men are trapped.
Nov 28, 1965 -
13
E13
The Burning of the Golden Borough
How Hereward fulfils his words to the Prior of Peterborough.
Dec 5, 1965 -
14
E14
Face to Face
How Hereward plays the potter and cheats the King.
Dec 12, 1965 -
15
E15
The King's Vengeance
How Hereward and his men defend Ely.
Dec 19, 1965 -
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E16
The Last of the English
How Hereward gets his soul's price.
Dec 26, 1965