CinemaOSSeries · 1974 · 1 Season

The Fortunes of Nigel

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In 1620s London, young Scottish nobleman Nigel Olifaunt travels to the English court to recover money owed by King James VI and I. Seeking to save his mortgaged estate, Nigel becomes entangled in courtly intrigue, dangerous rivalries, and the schemes of powerful nobles. When he makes an enemy of the dissolute Lord Dalgarno, the young lord finds himself forced into hiding among London's underworld, fighting for survival and honour.

Created byAlexander Baron

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Status
Ended
Language
EN
First aired
February 24, 1974
Last aired
March 24, 1974
Seasons
1
Episodes
5
Network
BBC One

Season 1

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Featuring

Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring
Anthony Andrews

Anthony Andrews

Sir Nigel Olifaunt

Alfred Lynch

Alfred Lynch

King James I

Murray Head

Murray Head

Lord Dalgarno

Nina Thomas

Margaret Ramsay

Karl Howman

Karl Howman

Jenkin Vincent

Creative team
Created by
Alexander Baron
Alexander Baron
Produced by
John McRae

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