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Hereward the Wake

  • 1965
  • Ended
  • Drama
  • ~25m / ep
  • 1 season
  • 7.0/10

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.

Latest: Season 1 · 1965

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  1. E1. Forfeit for Eternity

    Sep 12, 1965 · 25m

    How Hereward is outlawed and made to seek his fortune in the world.

  2. E2. A Single Blow

    Sep 19, 1965 · 25m

    Hereward fights the great white bear.

  3. E3. The Brain Biter

    Sep 26, 1965 · 25m

    How Hereward aids the Princess of Cornwall.

  4. E4. A Champion's Reward

    Oct 3, 1965 · 25m

    How Hereward wins the magic sword and goes from England.

  5. E5. The Sorceress of St Omer

    Oct 10, 1965 · 25m

    How a fair lady uses the mechanical art to win Hereward's love.

  6. E6. The Court of Love

    Oct 17, 1965 · 25m

    How Hereward is given the enchanted armour but does not fight.

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