King Arthur is heading to a feast at a distant castle. There are a group of ladies at the castle that are all wanting to impress the King and Sir Lancelot. Sybil is the youngest of the two girls and is obviously feeling ugly and unwanted. Amora, sybils sister, has taking over Sir Lancelots attention. A note was found stating that Sybil’s life was in danger if a ransom was not paid. Once its found out that sybil was the one blackmailing the family, Sir Lancelot begins to find out why she would do so. When the tables turned things become serious and Sybil’s life is in danger. Sir Lancelot shows Sybil why she should enjoy her youth.
Personal Synopsis
Another B&W episode that aired after the colour episodes. A tale of a young woman whom doesn’t find herself attractive and is constantly vying for attention from everyone. Her sister is far more beautiful and gets most of the attention from the family and knights. This story draws parallels to many a young woman in today’s time.
Starring
Original Air-date: 6 May 1957
Directed by George More O’Ferrall
Written by Leslie Poynton
Sir Lancelot du Lac- William Russell
King Arthur- Ronald Leigh-Hunt
Merlin- Cyril Smith
Sybil- Carol Marsh
Amora- Jeanette Hutchinson
Sir Egbert- Hector Ross
Lady Lamorak- Avice Landone
Gault- Ian Whittaker
Sir Kay- David Morrell
Sir Christopher- Edward Judd
Source: IMDB, Wikipedia
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