KNIGHTS OF GOD
Written by Richard Cooper
Composer: Christopher Gunning
Stunt Co-ordinator: Terry Forrestal
Special Effects by Mirage
Sword Master: Alf Joint (episode 8)
Armourer: C J Evans
Aerial Sequences by Flight Logistics
Colour by Technicolor
Camera and Lenses by Panavision
Costume:
Serena Brown (episodes 1-7 & 9-12)
Serena Brown & Rebecca Allen (episodes 8 & 13)
Make-Up:
Sue Farmery
Jackie Block
Jackie Morris
Craphics: John Austin
Production Buyer: Graham Curtis
Stage Manager: Christopher Lloyd Pack
Assistant Designer: Wallace Heim (episodes 9 & 13)
Art Director: Peter Bull (episodes 9 & 13)
First Assistant: James Greville
Second Assistant: Ben Warwick
Location and Unit Manager: Dennis Ferminger
Production Manager: Tom Hawkins
Production Accountant: Graham Scovell
Production Secretary: Diana Saggers
Continuity/PA: Gillian Wheeler:
Gillian Wheeler (episodes 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12 & 13)
Pamela Sanderson (episodes 2, 3, 6, 7, 10 & 11)
Sound Assistants:
Maurice Hillier
Dave Wheeler
Boom Swinger: Peter Davitt
Chargehand Electrician: Mike Hopley
Grips: Mike Patten
Clapper Loader: Philippa Awdry
Assistant Editors:
Jeremy Baylis
Simon Hamling
Mark Thomas
Second Unit Cameraman: George Pellett
Camera Operator: Graham Geddes
Sound Recordist: John Biddle
Dubbing Mixer: Tony Cunningham
Film Editors:
Nick McPhee (episodes 1, 4, 7, 10, 12 &13)
Nigel Bate (episodes 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9 & 11)
Lighting Cameraman: Michael D Smith
Production Designer: Christine Ruscoe
Executive Producer: Anna Home
Producer: John Dale
Directors:
Andrew Morgan (episodes 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12 & 13)
Michael Kerrigan (episodes 2, 3, 6, 7, 10 & 11)
With thanks to the National Trust and English Heritage
A Television South (TVS) production © 1987
Filmed on location in Hampshire and North Wales in 1985
ITV - Colour
Thirteen 26 minute episodes
Regular cast:
George Winter (Gervase Owen Edwards); John Woodvine (The Prior Mordrin); Julian Fellowes (Brother Hugo); Claire Parker (Julia Clarke); Patrick Troughton (Arthur); Gareth Thomas (Owen Edwards – all bar episodes 6, 7 & 10); Shirley Stelfox (Beth Edwards (all bar episodes 2-4, 7, 11 & 12); Nigel Stock (Brother Simon – all bar episodes 1-3 & 5-7); Barrie Cookson (Brigadier Clarke – all bar episodes 1-6); Don Henderson (Colley – episodes 1, 5 & 7-10 only); Peter Childs (Brother Tyrell – episodes 8-13 only); Christopher Bowen (Knight Helicopter Pilot – all bar episodes 2, 8, 9 & 11-13).
06/09/87 - 16:00-16:30
EPISODE ONE
Cast: Paul Jericho (Chapel Officer Knight); William Thomas (Will); Gwynn Beech (Hughie); Alan Mock (Communications Officer Knigth); Roger Tallon (Studio Manager); Richard Love (Ifor); Betsan Jones (Elsie); Rodney Litchfield (Chapel Knight); Alaw Bennet Jones (Myfanwy); Roy Boyd (Fen); Kevin White (Knight in Lorry).
The year is 2020. After the civil war, Britain is being ruled by the Knights of God. But plans are being made for a rebellion - with a young man being singled out for a mysterious, but vital, role.
13/09/87 - 16:30 to 17:00
EPISODE TWO
Cast: Michael Lees (Governor); Crispin de Nys (First Knight); Lynn Webb-Turner (Wardress); Rosemary Smith (Barmaid); Owen Teale (Dai); Tenniel Evans (Dafydd); Zoe Natherson (Kate).
Gervase and Julia learn more about the Order and each other. Mordrin is determined to find the leader of the Resistance and has mysetrious plans for Gervase- but will be be foiled by Julia’s plan?
20/09/87: 16:30 to 17:00
EPISODE THREE
Cast: Anne Stallybrass (Nell); Owen Teale (Dai); Tenniel Evans (Dafydd); Michael Lees (Governor); Crispin de Nys (First Knight); Lynn Webb-Turner (Wardress).
Julia’s fate seems certain as Mordrin steps up the pressure. Gervase’s love for her is challenged and he has to make a horrifying decision.
27/09/87 - 16:30 to 17:00
EPISODE FOUR
Cast: Michael Sheard (Doctor); Tenniel Evans (Dafydd); Lynn Webb-Turner (Wardress); Will Tracey (Sergeant in Bathroom); Michael Lees (Governor); Tony Guilfoyle (Sergeant); Spencer Leigh (Brother Wilson).
Gervase joins the Order and Mordrin sets him to his mission. Howevere, Hugo has other plans for the boy.
11/10/87: 16:30 to 17:00
EPISODE FIVE
Cast: Anne Stallybrass (Nell); John Vine (Brother Williams); Roy Boyd (Fen); John Hallam (Commanding Officer – Wetherby); Tony Guilfoyle (Sergeant); Spencer Leigh (Brother Wilson).
Hugo’s plans develop as Mordin’s promise to Gervase is broken.
180/87: 16:30 to 17:00
EPISODE SIX
Cast: Anne Stallybrass (Nell); John Vine (Brother Williams); Spencer Leigh (Brother Wilson).
Hugo sends Williams on a mission, as Mordin is persuaded to let Gervase have his own way.
25/10/87: 16:30 to 17:00
EPISODE SEVEN
Cast: John Vine (Brother Williams); Anne Stallybrass (Nell); Roy Boyd (Fen); Jacki Webb (Nurse).
Julia and Gervase have little time to enjoy being united, as Hugo’s henchmen seen to complete their mission. Colley is determined to get revenge for Nell’s death.
01/11/87: 16:30 to 17:00
EPISODE EIGHT
Cast: John Vine (Brother Williams); Jacki Webb (Nurse).
Gervase and Julia are imprisoned in the Wasteland headquarters.
08/11/87: 16:30 to 17:00
EPISODE NINE
Cast: John Vine (Brother Williams).
Hugo sets in motion a plan to be rid of Mordrin, while Owen and Beth plead with Arthur to release Gervase.
15/11/87 -16:30 to 17:00
EPISODE TEN
Cast: Bunny Losh (Officer Knight); Alan Mock (Communications Officer Knight); Mark Burgess (Knight in APC); John Rapley (Crown Maker).
Julia and Gervase attempt to survive with both sides seeking to destroy them. Meanwhile, Hugo arranges to miss his trial.
22/11/87 - 16:30 to 17:00
EPISODE ELEVEN
Cast: Owen Teale (Dai); Tenniel Evans (Dafydd); David Lyon (Archbishop Armstrong); Robert Swann (Chaplain); Paul Holmes & Toby Ostrom (Assassins).
Mordrin rejects even his friends in attempting to run his regime single-handed. Julia and Gervase learn that their quest is not over and the people of Britain depend on them.
29/11/87 – 16:30 to 17:00
EPISODE TWELVE
Cast: Frank Middlemass (Father Gregory); Robert Swann (Chaplain); Tenniel Evans (Dafydd); Owen Teale (Dai); Dean Harris (Brother Dean).
Hugo and Mordrin are set on a collision course as the Resistance prepares to overthrow the Order. Julia and Gervase arrive to hear the name that will destroy Mordrin.
06/12/87 – 16:30 to 17:00
EPISODE THIRTEEN
Cast: Frank Middlemass (Father Gregory); Michael Sheard (Doctor); Dean Harris (Brother Dean); Owen Teale (Dai).
Has Mordrin’s comman set deep in Gervase’s hypnotised mind finally taken effect? The Knights will rule Britain again unless something can pull Gervase back from the brink.
Broadcast details as for Yorkshire Television region.
Novelisatioon: Knights of God by Richard Cooper [1987 – Fontana Lions/TVS]