History Channel - Quest For King Arthur (2004)
For centuries, the adventures of King Arthur and his fabled court of heroes, the Knights of the Round Table, have dominated the imagination of the western world. The ideals of chivalry they embody have shaped the conduct of men at arms since the Middle Ages and inspired the dreams and writings of countless men and women. But how and where did this overpowering legend begin? What–if any–is the truth behind the enduring story of Arthur, King of the Britons? This programme will interweave two gripping stories the dramatic tales of Arthur and his champions will illuminate the contemporary quest by historians and archaeologists to establish conclusively whether or not a warrior King named Arthur did indeed exist and struggle to unite Britain in the depths of the Dark Ages.
Written and Directed by Don Campbell ; Produced by Partisan Pictures for History/A&E Television Networks
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