The epic tale of the idealistic young knight Ivanhoe and his battle against the evil Templar Bois-Guilbert. Caught between the rivalries and religious struggles are Ivanhoe's betrothed Rowena and the brave, beautiful Jewess healer Rebecca, who wins Ivanhoe's heart with her courage. This grand six-part adaptation of Sir Walter Scott's rousing adventure of the Middle Ages is set against the historical backdrop of a Britain straining under the corrupt rule of Prince John while Richard the Lionhearted fights in the Crusades.

Cast:Steven Waddington, Ciarán Hinds, Susan Lynch, Aden Gillett, Christopher Lee, Roger Ashton-Griffiths,

Genre:Drama, Action & Adventure,

country:United Kingdom,

Production:BBC,