The Greatest Knight: William MarshalJune 5, 2015

The fascinating story of knighthood, told through the extraordinary life and times of William Marshal, the world’s greatest knight. For three centuries knights dominated Europe. To be a knight was to be more than a great warrior , it was to follow a chivalric code and a spiritual ideal. William Marshal was the world’s greatest knight, so famous that across Europe he was known simply as ‘The Marshal’. Travelling through Europe’s medieval landscapes and castles, this documentary explores William’s incredible life, starting with five year old boy whose father gave him as a hostage, moving through the years as he became the jousting star of Europe, the crusader, the aristocrat and finally, the defender of the realm. It is an incredible story of bravery and loyalty, a riproaring adventure in the spirit of King Arthur’s Knights of the Round Table. (From the UK) (Documentary) PG CC

The Greatest Knight: William Marshal was broadcast on SBS ONE at Sunday 25 June 2017, 13:40. This episode was initially placed on Friday 5 June 2015.