The Black Arrow

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Action & Adventure

Based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, The Black Arrow tells the tale of Richard Shelton, a knight who avenges the death of his father during the War of the Roses. Richard is surrounded by enemies, some of whom he considers his most trusted companions.

Episodes

Cast

The Prophecy

1. The Prophecy

12th Apr 1972

The Black Arrow is a 1972 British television series starring Simon Cuff as Richard Shelton, Dorothea Phillips as Mistress Hatch and Gordon Rollings as Father Oates. Based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, The Black Arrow tells the tale of Richard Shelton, a knight who avenges the death of his father during the War of the Roses. Richard is surrounded by enemies, some of whom he considers his most trusted companions. The Black Arrow also stars William Squire, John Sanderson and Robin Langford.

The Leper

2. The Leper

11th Dec 1972

Richard Changes Sides

3. Richard Changes Sides

18th Dec 1972

Cattle Drive

4. Cattle Drive

1st Jan 1973

The Chess Game

5. The Chess Game

8th Jan 1973

The Crossroads

6. The Crossroads

15th Jan 1973

The Last Arrow

7. The Last Arrow

22nd Jan 1973

First air date

12th Apr 1972

Last air date

12th Jan 1975

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

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