TV series

Hereward the Wake

Name: Hereward the Wake
Released: 1965
Cast: Alfred Lynch, Bryan Pringle

1965· 1 season· 25 min episodes★ 7.0Ended

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

based on novel or book historical drama saxons 11th century lost media guerrilla

Episodes

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E1 Forfeit for EternityNext upSep 12, 1965 · 25 min
Synopsis
How Hereward is outlawed and made to seek his fortune in the world.
E2 A Single BlowSep 19, 1965 · 25 min
Synopsis
Hereward fights the great white bear.
Guest stars: Francis de Wolff (Gilbert of Ghent)
E3 The Brain BiterSep 26, 1965 · 25 min
Synopsis
How Hereward aids the Princess of Cornwall.
E4 A Champion's RewardOct 3, 1965 · 25 min
Synopsis
How Hereward wins the magic sword and goes from England.
E5 The Sorceress of St OmerOct 10, 1965 · 25 min
Synopsis
How a fair lady uses the mechanical art to win Hereward's love.
Guest stars: Yvonne Furneaux (Torfrida)
E6 The Court of LoveOct 17, 1965 · 25 min
Synopsis
How Hereward is given the enchanted armour but does not fight.
Guest stars: Yvonne Furneaux (Torfrida), John Carson (William of Normandy)
E7 The Wind BlowsOct 24, 1965 · 25 min
Synopsis
How Hereward is angered by the Duke of Normandy's plans.
Guest stars: Yvonne Furneaux (Torfrida), John Carson (William of Normandy), Alan Rowe (Ivo Taillebois), Francis de Wolff (Gilbert of Ghent)
E8 Death of a KingOct 31, 1965 · 25 min
Synopsis
How Hereward is made sad by news from England.
Guest stars: Yvonne Furneaux (Torfrida), John Carson (William of Normandy), Alan Rowe (Ivo Taillebois)
E9 The War ArrowNov 7, 1965 · 25 min
Synopsis
How Hereward clears Bourne of Frenchmen.
Guest stars: Yvonne Furneaux (Torfrida)
E10 The Art of WarNov 14, 1965 · 25 min
Synopsis
How Hereward is knighted in the English fashion.
Guest stars: Alan Rowe (Ivo Taillebois)
E11 The Broken PromiseNov 21, 1965 · 25 min
Synopsis
How Hereward threatens to hang Gilbert of Ghent.
Guest stars: Yvonne Furneaux (Torfrida), John Carson (William of Normandy), Alan Rowe (Ivo Taillebois), Francis de Wolff (Gilbert of Ghent)
E12 Live and DieNov 28, 1965 · 25 min
Synopsis
How Hereward finds he and his men are trapped.
Guest stars: Yvonne Furneaux (Torfrida), John Carson (William of Normandy), Alan Rowe (Ivo Taillebois), Francis de Wolff (Gilbert of Ghent)
E13 The Burning of the Golden BoroughDec 5, 1965 · 25 min
Synopsis
How Hereward fulfils his words to the Prior of Peterborough.
Guest stars: Yvonne Furneaux (Torfrida), John Carson (William of Normandy), Alan Rowe (Ivo Taillebois), Francis de Wolff (Gilbert of Ghent)
E14 Face to FaceDec 12, 1965 · 25 min
Synopsis
How Hereward plays the potter and cheats the King.
Guest stars: Yvonne Furneaux (Torfrida), John Carson (William of Normandy), Alan Rowe (Ivo Taillebois), Francis de Wolff (Gilbert of Ghent)
E15 The King's VengeanceDec 19, 1965 · 25 min
Synopsis
How Hereward and his men defend Ely.
Guest stars: Yvonne Furneaux (Torfrida), John Carson (William of Normandy), Alan Rowe (Ivo Taillebois), Francis de Wolff (Gilbert of Ghent)
E16 The Last of the EnglishDec 26, 1965 · 25 min
Synopsis
How Hereward gets his soul's price.
Guest stars: Yvonne Furneaux (Torfrida), John Carson (William of Normandy), Alan Rowe (Ivo Taillebois), Francis de Wolff (Gilbert of Ghent)