Arthur of the Britons 1972
What is Arthur of the Britons?
Arthur of the Britons is a television series first released in 1972. Catalogued under Action & Adventure, Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1972
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 24
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 6, 1972
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama
- Updated
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Arthur of the Britons is a television series first released in 1972. Catalogued under Action & Adventure, Drama. Produced and broadcast by ITV1. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 24 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Arthur leads a fledgling Celtic tribe against rising Saxon threats in a gritty Dark Ages Britain.”
- Realistic take on Arthurian legend
- Early‑70s swordplay and tribal intrigue
- Strong ensemble cast
- Short series length
- Period production values feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy a grounded, action‑filled portrayal of early British history.
Suitable for viewers comfortable with mild historical combat; rated PG.
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When was Arthur of the Britons first broadcast?
It premiered in 1972 and ran through 1973.
What network aired the series?
It was shown on the ITV network in the United Kingdom.
What is the basic premise of the show?
The series follows Arthur as chief of a small Celtic tribe, seeking to unite tribes against Saxon invaders.
What is the series' rating?
It carries a PG rating.
Who starred in the series?
The cast includes Oliver Tobias as Arthur, with Michael Gothard, Jack Watson, Brian Blessed and others.
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