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King of the Castle

Name: King of the Castle
Released: 1977-05-08
Rating: 7.0

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1977

1 Season

7 Episodes

Ended

About

King of the Castle is a British children's television serial made by HTV for ITV in 1977. Written by Bob Baker and Dave Martin, the series is a surreal tale centred around a lonely young boy, Roland, who lives unhappily in a council flat with his father and stepmother. Escaping from a gang of local bullies in a malfunctioning lift, Roland finds himself transported to a strange fantasy environment where people and places are twisted variations of those he sees in his real life. Philip Da Costa starred as Roland, while other prominent roles were played by Talfryn Thomas, Fulton Mackay, Milton Johns and Angela Richards.

Cast

Philip DaCosta

as Roland Wright

Talfryn Thomas

as Vine

Edward Dentith

as Sgt. Tarr

Seasons

King of the Castle

7 episodes1977

Episodes

King of the Castle

S1.E1 ∙ Episode #1.1

May 8, 197725m

Roland Wright has just moved into a new block of flats which has a broken lift and a dangerous staircase. Being bright and intelligent, he is a natural victim for the Ripper, leader of the gang who haunts the stairways.

S1.E2 ∙ Episode #1.2

May 15, 197725m

Roland wakes up to find himself in the strange world of the Castle, where he meets Vein, the keeper of the keys.

S1.E3 ∙ Episode #1.3

May 22, 197725m

Fleeing from Hawkspur and Ergon, Roland is confronted by the Warrior. Narrowly escaping, he meets the Lady, a glamorous, self-styled clairvoyant.

S1.E4 ∙ Episode #1.4

May 29, 197725m

Roland is captured by a castle guard and sent to the kitchens as a skivvy. He plans to escape, but is betrayed and trapped in the Castle.

S1.E5 ∙ Episode #1.5

Jun 5, 197725m

Roland attempts to argue his case in front of the Lord, and after some difficulty, he gets through the ante-chamber to face the Warrior.

S1.E6 ∙ Episode #1.6

Jun 12, 197725m

Roland decides to make numerous changes before he escapes but everyone is plotting against him.

S1.E7 ∙ Episode #1.7

Jun 19, 197725m

Roland is put on trial, where all the witnesses are hostile. He then meets his old enemy, Ripper, for a final confrontation.

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King of the Castle Cast and Characters

The cast features Philip DaCosta (as Roland Wright), Talfryn Thomas (as Vine), and Edward Dentith (as Sgt. Tarr). Their performances are a major reason King of the Castle has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching King of the Castle

King of the Castle flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

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King of the Castle has 7 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.

Is King of the Castle good? What's the rating?

King of the Castle holds a 7.0/10 rating based on 2 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of King of the Castle?

The main cast includes Philip DaCosta, Talfryn Thomas, and Edward Dentith.

Is King of the Castle available in English?

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When was King of the Castle released?

King of the Castle first aired in 1977.

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How many seasons and episodes does King of the Castle have?

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What is King of the Castle about?

In which language is King of the Castle originally available?

King of the Castle was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was King of the Castle first released?

King of the Castle first premiered on May 8, 1977 (1977). The series has since concluded its run.