A bonus episode from our interview with John Matthews talking about his time working on the 2004 film, King Arthur and links from Arthurian myth to the Sarmatian people.
Links:
The Great Book of King Arthur & His Knights of the Round Table - Amazon (US)
The Great Book of King Arthur & His Knights of the Round Table - Amazon (UK)
Hallow Quest - John Matthews' website
John Matthews - Goodreads
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In this episode we interview author, John Matthews and speak to him about his new book, The Great Book of King Arthur & His Knights of the Round Table, a book that compiles 32 Arthurian tales with illustrations by John Howe and foreword by Neil Gaiman. We talk to John about what got him into Arthurian myth, and find out how he put together the book.
Links:
The Great Book of King Arthur & His Knights of the Round Table - Amazon (US)
The Great Book of King Arthur & His Knights of the Round Table - Amazon (UK)
Hallow Quest - John Matthews' website
John Matthews - Goodreads
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Insects in the brain was never going to catch-on as a medical treatment was it? A new healer in Camelot seems to think it will though and soon Gaius finds himself sidelined.
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Merlin - A Remedy to Cure All Ills - IMDb
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It is Merlin May and Lancelot is coming to town! He saves Merlin, he saves Arthur, he flirts with Gwen and defeats the Griffin! What else would you expect from Lancelot?
Links:
Merlin - Lancelot (TV Series) - IMDb
Santiago Cabrera - IMDb
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Prepare yourselves for our poor French pronunciation because we're taking our third look at this wonderful comedy series. Taxes, interpreters and overly protective bodyguards are just some of the trials and tribulations that King Arthur has to deal with.
Links:
Kaamelott (TV Series) - IMDb
Kaamelott Livre 1 - Kaamelott via YouTube
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We discuss our top 5 personal favourite Arthurian films and TV shows. Does Dame Leslie and Sir Blackwood's lists match and which glaringly obvious things have we missed out? Find out!
Or look below for spoilers because we linked IMDb a whole lot in the description!
Music:
Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media
Arthurian Mythia Techno Remix by Scop
Links:
Merlin (TV Series 2008–2012) - IMDb
The Sword in the Stone (1963) - IMDb
The Legend of Prince Valiant (TV Series 1991–1994) - IMDb
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) - IMDb
Arthur of the Britons (TV Series 1972–1973) - IMDb
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (TV Short 2002) - IMDb
The Kid Who Would Be King (2019) - IMDb
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Music:
Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media
Arthurian Mythia Techno Remix by Scop
Links:
Arthur of the Britons: The Gift of Life - IMDb
The Saxon Shore Forts of Britannia - Heritage Daily
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Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media
Arthurian Mythia Techno Remix by Scop
Links:
The Green Knight - IMDb
The Green Knight (film) - Wikipedia
The Green Knight - A24 Films
The Green Knight's Ending Explained - Vanity Fair
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After being stuck inside an urn for six months we are back and we find out what happens when Nicolas Cage has magical powers in the 2010 film, The Sorcerer's Apprentice. A movie with as much to do with the Mickey Mouse bit in Fantasia as it does with Arthurian myth.
Music:
Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media
Arthurian Mythia Techno Remix by Scop
Links:
The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010) - IMDb
The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010 film) - Wikipedia
The Sorcerer's Apprentice - Official Trailer - Disney UK via YouTube
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The 2006 adaptation of the tale of Isolde the Irish princess falling in love with Tristan a British noble amongst all the warfare and politics of a post-Roman Britain. When Isolde is married to Tristan's adoptive father, King Marke can they resist their love for the sake of peace?
Of course not.
Music:
Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media
Arthurian Mythia Techno Remix by Scop
Links:
Tristan & Isolde - IMDb
Tristan & Isolde (film) - Wikipedia
A Summary and Analysis of the Tristan and Isolde Myth - Interesting Literature
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In our final episode of Merlin May, Merlin is poisoned by Nimueh, can Arthur overcome CGI monsters and his father to get the antidote back in time?
Music:
Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media
Arthurian Mythia Techno Remix by Scop
Links:
"Merlin" The Poisoned Chalice - IMDb
The Poisoned Chalice - Merlin Wiki
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In the second episode of Merlin May we look at the third episode of the first season, where a deadly plague is running through Camelot and Guinevere is accused of witchcraft! Gaius and Merlin must find what's causing the illness before Guin is executed.
Music:
Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media
Arthurian Mythia Techno Remix by Scop
Links:
The Mark of Nimueh - Merlin Wiki
"Merlin" The Mark of Nimueh (TV Episode 2008) - IMDb
Llyn Barfog - King Arthur's Knights
Carreg Carn March Arthur - Land of Legends
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We return to the BBC series, Merlin for the first of three instalments this month! In this episode a knight who may not be so valiant is trying to win a tournament using magical shield snakes.
Music:
Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media
Arthurian Mythia Techno Remix by Scop
Links:
IMDb - "Merlin" Valiant (TV Episode 2008)
Merlin Wiki - Valiant (episode)
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In which Dame Leslie and Sir Blackwood embark into this very dated animated movie, where Morgan le Fey and Mordred plot to overthrow King Arthur. Not quite an animated classic but some interesting ideas nonetheless.
Music:
Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media
Arthurian Mythia Techno Remix by Scop
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Can Merlin foil the plans of Queen Mab and try to get a half-decent king in charge of Britain? Today we managed to battle past 90s TV CGI dragons to take a look at the 1998 mini-series; Merlin.
Music:
Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media
Arthurian Mythia Techno Remix by Scop
Links:
Merlin (TV Mini-Series 1998) - IMDb
Merlin (miniseries) - Wikipedia
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The course of true love never does run smooth and for Aislyn in particular her course takes her over a waterfall. In the guise of the loathly lady, Ragnelle she saves the life King Arthur from Queen Morgause, and seeks out to embarrass her ex; Sir Gawain. So join us as we look at Knights of the Round Table Gawain by Gwen Rowley.
Music:
Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media
Arthurian Mythia Techno Remix by Scop
Links:
Gawain (Knights of the Round Table) - Goodreads
Gawain (Knights of the Round Table) - Amazon (US) (UK) (CA)
Geraint (Knights of the Round Table) - Goodreads
Lancelot (Knights of the Round Table) - Goodreads
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Join us in a land that may possibly be Britain (we're not entirely sure) where the Fey are being hunted by the Red Paladins who seek to exterminate them. Their last hope rests on the Wolf Blood Witch, Nimue who has been thrust into the spotlight as she wields the sword of power.
Music:
Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media
Arthurian Mythia Techno Remix by Scop
Links:
Cursed Official Trailer - Netflix YouTube
Cursed (2020 TV series) - Wikipedia
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Come with us as we journey back through the mists of time to the land of 2019! Where a school boy called Alex pulled a sword from the stone and sets into motion a battle against Morgan le Fey! Get ready your bone, gristle and beetle blood for The Kid Who Would Be King!
Music:
Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media
Arthurian Mythia Techno Remix by Scop
Links:
The Kid Who Would Be King - IMDb
The Kid Who Would Be King - Wikipedia
The Kid Who Would Be King Trailer - Fox Family Entertainment - YouTube
The Hurlers, Cornwall - Wikipedia
Stanton Drew, Somerset - Wikipedia
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In our 50th episode we take a journey to Fuyuki City to have a look at Fate/Zero and the Arthurian elements of the story. We have Saber who is the spirit of Artoria Pendragon battling Alexander the Great, Gilgamesh and others in the Fourth Holy Grail War. Who wins the war and how much Arthurian stuff is in it?
Music:
Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media
End Theme Monty Python Intermission Song - Monty Python and the Search for the Holy Grail
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We journey back to Thule and this time its for the 1997 live action adaptation of Prince Valiant! Can Valiant stop the evil Morgan and Thagnar the viking from stealing Excalibur and taking over Britain? Probably yes, because he's the titular hero.
Music:
Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media
End Theme Monty Python Intermission Song - Monty Python and the Search for the Holy Grail
Links:
Prince Valiant (1997 film) - Wikipedia
Prince Valiant - Video Detective
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In which Sir Blackwood and Dame Leslie are joined by author, Kieran Higgins, to talk about his second Arthurian book; The Forbidden Sister, the companion novel to The Forgotten Sister.
We also find out more about his new book, The Jealous Brother.
Which did he prefer writing more? How difficult was it aligning the timelines? What is his favourite colour? These are just some of the question we may have possibly asked!
Music:
Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media
End Theme Monty Python Intermission Song - Monty Python and the Search for the Holy Grail
Links:
The Forbidden Sister - Good Reads
The Jealous Brother - Good Reads
The Forbidden Sister - Amazon UK, USA
The Jealous Brother - Amazon UK, USA
Kieran Higgins - YouTube, Instagram, Mailing List
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We make another foray into Kaamelott and pick up with King Arthur attempting to run his kingdom, have lunch with his in-laws, have a pleasant night with his mistress and meet the Lady of the Lake. Also Merlin proves to be as competent as our ability to speak French.
Music:
Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media
End Theme Monty Python Intermission Song - Monty Python and the Search for the Holy Grail
Links:
Caradog Freichfras, King of Gwent & the Vannetais - Early British Kingdoms
Kaamelott - Premier volet (2020) - IMDb
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In which Dame Leslie and Sir Blackwood find themselves in the 90s to take a look at this made for TV film of Time Travel. Will this be an Excellent Adventure or a Bogus Journey?
Music:
Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media
End Theme Monty Python Intermission Song - Monty Python and the Search for the Holy Grail
Links:
Amazon - Lancelot: Guardian of Time
IMDb - Lancelot: Guardian of Time
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We journey back to the land of Wrogles where Arthur rides to meet with Leodegrance but along the way he is ambushed by Lavic's men. Can Arthur escape and who is the brave, brilliant mysterious knight who rides to his rescue-- it's Lancelot. Of course it's Lancelot.
Special Thanks:
Fuck Yeah Arthuriana for your brilliant efforts in providing subtitles.
Music:
Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media
Links:
IMDb - The Tales of the Knights of the Round Table: King Arthur
Wikipedia - King Arthur (TV series)
My Anime List - Entaku no kishi monogatari: Moero Arthur
Ignacio Rodríguez Chávez (YouTube) - 1980 Entaku no Kishi Monogatari Moero Arthur Opening
Combining Arthurian myth with aspects of Celtic mythology, the 2015 film, Arthur & Merlin gives a unique take and punches well above its budget. Listen to our thoughts on the movie and our attempts at saying Irish and Welsh words.
Music:
Arthurian Mythia Theme by Invictus Media
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