Morte d'Arthur - BBC TV 1984

 
 
 

Morte d’Arthur

BBC TV Film - 1984

Morte d’Arthur was a BBC TV film based on Thomas Mallory’s book written in 1470 and tells the story of King Arthur facing his doom as his kingdom is undermined by the love of his queen - Guinevere - for Sir Launcelot, and the treachery of his son, Mordred.

It featured silent actors performing while a voice portraying Thomas Mallory reads the tale with accompanying music.

Cast included: Jeremy Brett, John Barton, Nickolas Grace, Barbara Kellerman, Anton Dolin

Deviser/Director: Gillian Lynne

The film received the Samuel G Engel International TV Drama Award for direction.

Gillian with Barbara Kellerman

 
 
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