The Black Arrow
Season 1
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.
Where to Watch The Black Arrow • Season 1
7 Episodes
- The Prophecy
E1The ProphecyThe 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
E2The LeperMaster Richard helps a woman escape the clutches of Sir Daniel, but he manages to outwit the pair disguised as a blind leper and brings them back to his castle. He has plans to marry Richard to Mistress Sedley, but the Black Arrow has plans of his own, firing arrows bearing warning letters into the castle, one of which plans young Richard's escape. - Cattle Drive
E4Cattle DriveMistress Hatch persuades the guard at the door of Joanna Sedley's prison cell to hand over his dagger to aid her escape, with a promise that Lord Risingham would look kindly on his assistance. Meanwhile the gang of outlaws chain the front door of the castle shut to keep the occupants in while they release all of the cattle belonging to Sir Daniel Brackley.
