A timid young man is seeking to learn swordsmanship. He has the build for it but is very timid and lacks courage. He is to defend the honour of a Lady Lydia to receive her love. To change the timid Sir Bernard, Merlin offers a “magical sword” and Sir Bernard believe he is now invincible. With the newly gained confidence Sir Bernard challenges the brothers that are holding his lady lydia. Sir Bernard finds his courage when faced with the knights.
Personal Synopsis
An episode showing how ones strength is not from our tools but from within ourselves. A fairly good life lesson intertwined with a gallant adventure. This was a decent watch and I would attempt to watch it again if time permitted. There is a funny piece of dialogue as Sir Bernard is kissing Lydia. There is an interesting cameo, Michael Caine as a knight.
Starring
Original Air-date: 19 November1956
Directed by Arthur Crabtree
Written by Leighton Reynolds
Sir Lancelot du Lac- William Russell
Merlin- Cyril Smith
Sir Kay- David Morrell
Brian- Robert Scroggins
Sir Bernard- Dan Cunningham
Lydia- Nora Cheyney
Leonides- George Woodbridge
Sir Hugh- Douglas Argent
Derry- Derren Nesbitt
Guard- Gary Thorne
First Peasant- Frederick Treves
Second Peasant- Nigel Green
First Knight- John Gale
Second Knight- Paul Williamson
Third Knight- Michael Caine
Source: IMDB, Wikipedia
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