
Ivanhoe
The epic tale of the idealistic young knight Ivanhoe and his battle against the evil Templar Bois-Guilbert. Caught between the rivalries and religious struggles are Ivanhoe's betrothed Rowena and the brave, beautiful Jewess healer Rebecca, who wins Ivanhoe's heart with her courage. This grand six-part adaptation of Sir Walter Scott's rousing adventure of the Middle Ages is set against the historical backdrop of a Britain straining under the corrupt rule of Prince John while Richard the Lionhearted fights in the Crusades.
Last Episode Date: 1997-02-16
Drama
Action & Adventure
★★★★★★★★★★ (7 votes)
Official website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00t3y9d
Casts

Ciarán Hinds
as Brian de Bois-Guilbert

Steven Waddington
as Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe

Susan Lynch
as Rebecca

Christopher Lee
as Lucas de Beaumanoir

Roger Ashton-Griffiths
as Prior Aymer

Aden Gillett
as Robin of Locksley

Trevor Cooper
as Gurth

James Cosmo
as Cedric

Ralph Brown
as Prince John

Jimmy Chisholm
as Wamba