Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ITV1
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 5.0/10
Knights of God
Overview
Knights of God was a British science fiction children's television serial, produced by TVS and first broadcast on ITV in 1987. It was written by Richard Cooper, who had previously worked in both children's and adult television drama. In 2020, Britain is ruled by the Knights of God, a fascist religious order – founded by the Prior Mordrin – that came to power during a brutal civil war that began in 2000, during which the Royal Family were supposedly all slaughtered by Brother Hugo and the civilian government collapsed, leaving the Knights free to step into the power vacuum.
This production, originally released in 1987, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Family genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Sci-Fi & Fantasy and Action & Adventure.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
George Winter
Gervase Edwards
Claire Parker
Julia Clarke
John Woodvine
Prior Mordrin
Julian Fellowes
Brother Hugo
Patrick Troughton
Arthur
Seasons
Miniseries
13 Episodes • Aired 1987-09-06
In 2020, Britain is ruled by the Knights of God, a fascist religious order – founded by the Prior Mordrin – that came to power during a brutal civil war that began in 2000, during which the Royal Family were supposedly all slaughtered by Brother Hugo and the civilian government collapsed, leaving the Knights free to step into the power vacuum.
