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The Flashing Blade

All Episodes 1967

The Flashing Blade (Le Chevalier Tempête) is a French television serial made in the late 1960s, which was broadcast in the UK on BBC children's television during the 1960s, with several re-runs in the 1970s. Dubbed from French into English, the action was set in 17th century France, during a period of war between France and Spain. The plot involves a besieged French garrison in a castle (Fort Casal) on the Savoie border, and the efforts of a dashing spy to engineer their rescue.

13 episodes

Series Premiere

1967-09-30T23:00:00Z

1x01 Episode 1

Series Premiere

1x01 Episode 1

  • 1967-09-30T23:00:00Z25m

Francois arrives at the beleagured Fort of Casal where the Spaniards are doing all in their power to destroy it before a truce can be called.

1967-10-07T23:00:00Z

1x02 Episode 2

1x02 Episode 2

  • 1967-10-07T23:00:00Z25m

The Chevalier de Recci disappears from Casal with unexpected consequences.

1967-10-14T23:00:00Z

1x03 Episode 3

1x03 Episode 3

  • 1967-10-14T23:00:00Z25m

Francois de Recci and Guillot meet a man who is destined to become on of the great figures in the history of France.

Season Finale

1967-10-21T23:00:00Z

1x04 Episode 4

Season Finale

1x04 Episode 4

  • 1967-10-21T23:00:00Z25m

Francois and Guillot are taken prisoner by bandits and meet the beautiful Isabelle and her father Duc de Sospel.

1x05 Episode 5

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Isabelle suspects that the merchant who rescued her is not all he seems to be.

1x06 Episode 6

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Francois,on his quest for the agent who will help him to get his message through to the French, falls in with a group of strolling players.

1x07 Episode 7

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The Chevalier de Recci receives his orders from the Cardinal's agent.

1x08 Episode 8

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The Spanish Commander holds the Duke responsible for Recci's escape.

1x09 Episode 9

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The Chevalier makes a final effort to reach the French army in a desperate attempt to save the besieged French tropps in Casal.

1x10 Episode 10

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The Chevalier makes a final effort to reach the French army in a desperate attempt to save the besieged French tropps in Casal.

1x11 Episode 11

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Francois de Recci has almost completed his task but Alonso stands in his path.

1x12 Episode 12

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The Chevalier de Recci returns home with the faithful Guillot after a long absence. This rarely seen final episode is presented in its orginal French language with English subtitles.

1967-10-21T23:00:00Z

1x13 Episode 13

1x13 Episode 13

  • 1967-10-21T23:00:00Z25m

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