King of the britons dvd, 2017 for sale online ebay. Arthur of the britons 1972 is an adventure, drama tv series starring oliver tobias and michael gothard. Jun 22, 20 as a teenager i remember the series arthur of the britons becoming essential viewing for me on a sunday afternoon. The two young warriors agree to give payment in kind, by escorting yoraths daughter rowena to her wedding with a distant chieftain. Arthur is the chief of a small celt tribe in dark ages britain, a century or two after the withdrawal of rome.
King of the britons dvd the legend of king arthur is one of the most evocative stories in british mythology. One of the many attractions of the series was the rousing and epic sounding theme for the show written by hollywood star composer elmer bernstein, now how bernstein became involved with the series which was. All the men in the village have been enslaved and sent to the mines. Arthur is the chief of a small celt tribe in dark ages britain, a century or two after the. Arthur struggles to weave the scattered tribes of celts, jutes and others into a union that can effectively oppose the saxon invaders who are arriving in britain in growing numbers. Arthur tries to bring cerdig the saxon into his alliance with yorath the jute, so their combined warriors can fight off the invaders. Arthur of the britons tv series 19721973 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Arthur is the war chieftain of a tribe of celts who has his eye on. Arthur finds two saxon children, abandoned after an attack on a british village. Do yourself a favour and grab the extended edition of this movie, its like a whole new film and it is way way better. Arthur of the britons original soundtrack recording licensed to youtube by entertainment one u. Arthur of the britons is an attempt to portray arthur as a real king within the context of the time in which he was supposed to have existed. The film was an adaptation of malorys work, but more loosely based on le morte darthur and focused on box office receipts more than being true to the original story. Watch arthur of the britons season 1, episode 2 the gift of life.
The end of the fabulous bbc series merlin caused a lot of ruckus among fans when arthur died. King of the britons dvd, 2017 at the best online prices at ebay. Jun 27, 2014 arthur of the britons tv series 19721973 this series strips away the elaborate medieval view of camelot, and presents arthur as the chief of a small celt tribe in darkages britain oliver. Arthur of the britons is a british television show about the historical king arthur. The secrets of filming arthur of the britons in 1972, part. King of the britons the legend of king arthur is one of the most evocative stories in british mythology. The best site appears to be at wikipedia for those who want to learn more about the series, and all the episodes are currently available at youtube. Kai then takes arthur and llud prisoner to instigate a revolt in the slaves. Arthur of the britons tv series 19721973 this series strips away the elaborate medieval view of camelot, and presents arthur as the chief of. Part way through his training he realises arthur is the man he wants to kill.
Arthur of the britons was a drama series which aimed to throw light on the dark ages in britain an age in which romanized britons might have been led against invading angles and saxons by a. Suffice to say that usually films and movies follow the englishfrench tradition, not the welsh one. The romans left and the saxons chose that time to invade since the british were divided and leaderless without the roman government. Produced by the htv regional franchise, it consisted of two series, released between 1972 and 1973. Camulodunum, the ancient british name for colchester, was an important british settlement with special religious significance to the celtic britons. Arthur, it seems, is claimed as the king of nearly every celtic kingdom known. Posts about arthur of the britons written by childrenofarthur. The son of a man arthur killed in battle seeks him out to learn how to fight, ostensibly to guard his people, in reality to take revenge.
There is actually very little information to be found online about arthur of the britons. Arthur of the britons 1972 official trailer, organic. The 6th century certainly saw many men named arthur born into the celtic royal families of britain but, despite attempts to identify the great man himself amongst them, there can be little doubt that most of these people were only named in his honour. King arthur is probably the best known of all british mythological. Arthur of the britons vostfr en streaming series streaming. Arthur of the britons was a shortlived but fondly remembered british television show about the historical king arthur. This king arthur shows greatness by making peace between the two foremost peoples in the england of his era. The most convincing history of the real arthur is in barber and pykitts journey to avalon and the legend of king arthur. Films like first knight that pick up these motifs, depict arthur as a king whose britons fail him and who lives in a gigantic castle which must have required. The arthur of the britons home page faculty of arts. Arthur and kai arrive at a village where the saxons have attacked. Suffice to say that usually films and movies follow the englishfrench tradition. This series strips away the elaborate medieval view of camelot, and. Here are the five ancient britons who make up the myth of king arthur.
Arthur is a 2011 american romantic comedy film written by peter baynham and directed by jason winer. The title of this course, the arthur of the britons, reflects an emphasis on stories about king arthur produced or read in the british isles. This requires a complex explanation as to how they were carried to western. Itv had already a reputation for entertaining historical tv shows that would display adventure and swordplay, such as the adventures of the scarlet pimpernel. Arthur struggles to weave the scattered tribes of celts, jutes and others into a union. The legends surrounding king arthur and his knights have charmed and. Arthur in the film camelot unravels arthurs story and finds evidence for a real fleshandblood hero, hidden away in one of the most. There is one series in particular that still has a strong following, particularly those interested in british medieval history. The complete series was released on dvd in 2008, by network dvd. It is a remake of the 1981 film of the same name written and directed by steve gordon. Arthur of the britons tv series 19721973 this series strips away the elaborate medieval view of camelot, and presents arthur as the chief of a small celt tribe. It covers so many aspects of the studies that have been done over the years on who the real king arthur might have been.
Ron hall, denver moore, lynn vincentsame kind of different as me movie edition. Arthur of the britons season 2 episode 2 rowena watch on kodi. The secrets of filming arthur of the britons sophie neville. Arthur is better known, though, from the history of the britons historia. King arthur was of the period c520 ad that followed roman rule in britain, known by some as the dark ages. From monty python and the holy grail unbelievably, monty python is over 30 years old. Arthur of the britons was a drama series which aimed to throw light on the dark ages in britain an age in which romanized britons might have been led against. It stars russell brand in the title role, with helen mirren, jennifer garner, greta gerwig, and nick nolte in supporting roles. Arthur of the britons the complete series network on air. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
In fact the welsh from the saxon word wealas, meaning romanized foreigner were still referred to as the britons well into the 16th century. There were two series, released between 1972 and 1973. Another film that featured the lancelotgwenevierearthur love triangle, 1953s knights of the round table featured american actor mel ferrer in the role of king arthur. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. The greatest arthur films, though, have to be disneys sword in the stone. Welsh tradition also sees arthur as highking of britain but tends to follow the genealogies laid down in the mostyn ms117 and the bonedd yr arwr. Nov 30, 2015 shaun fleming, michael goddard and tamzin neville in the gift of life behindthescenes in film and television, continued much of arthur of the britons was shot at woodchester mansion, a vast house built of cut stone yet left halffinished and eventually sold for. Gildas records the socalled groans of the britons, the messages sent to. The details of arthur s story are mainly composed of folklore and literary invention, and modern historians generally agree that he is unhistorical. We think of the romantic king, with his beautiful wife guinivere by his side and the trusty sword excalibur in his hand.
A reluctant leader, arthur wishes only to leave britain and return to the peace and. Arthur of the britons arthur of the britons 1972 film. These show arthur as grandson of constantine but, this time, he is constantine corneu, the king of dumnonia. Arthur oliver tobias is introduced as a seriousminded, cool and cunning leader, who nevertheless manages to find time for fun. Nov 25, 2015 the secrets of filming arthur of the britons i have been writing about my experiences behindthescenes in film and television for some time.
Arthur is like the woman in the poem by yeats, who spent her days in innocent good will, and her nights in argument, till her voice grew shrill. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series arthur of the britons. The historical king arthur ancient history encyclopedia. Arthur of the britons tv series 19721973 full cast. Arthur and kai need better horses, and yorath the jute has what they want. Arthur of the britons title theme track listing contributed by ivan sorokin if you know of another release, why dont you tell us about it, so we can add it to our database. The scenery is fantastic and richard harriss narration makes you really want to go see these places he talks about. Buy arthur of the britons series 12 complete dvd from amazons dvd. The course will look at arthur as a british phenomenon, concentrating on four major british arthurian texts, in their material, historical, and cultural contexts. King arthur was a legendary british leader who, according to medieval histories and romances, led the defence of britain against saxon invaders in the late 5th and early 6th centuries. Buy arthur king of the britons dvd from amazons movies store. Arthur of the britons simple english wikipedia, the free. Arthur of the britons tv series 19721973 this series strips away the elaborate medieval view of camelot, and presents arthur as the chief of a small celt tribe in darkages britain oliver tobias. With the roman withdrawal from britain, the tribes have entered into a period of feudal warfare.