Episodes

  • The Boy Knight: A Tale of the Crusades Chapter VIII - The Attack

    The Boy Knight: A Tale of the Crusades Chapter VIII - The Attack
    May 10 2026
    In which Cuthbert, pursued by hostile forces, deftly evades ambushes and hostile attempts upon his life as he rides south through the rugged and sparsely inhabited lands toward Marseilles, ultimately rejoining the Earl of Evesham’s contingent. The Crusader camp at Messina then becomes a scene of lively tournaments and delicate political tensions stirred by the arrival of Princess Berengaria, whose presence threatens the fragile peace between rival kings.
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    19 mins
  • The Boy Knight: A Tale of the Crusades Chapter IX - The Princess Berengaria

    The Boy Knight: A Tale of the Crusades Chapter IX - The Princess Berengaria
    May 10 2026
    In which Cuthbert unwittingly overhears a sinister plot against Princess Berengaria that threatens to embroil the Crusader camp in bitter discord, prompting him and the Earl of Evesham to devise vigilant measures to protect her. Their watchfulness culminates in a daring nocturnal rescue from kidnappers aboard a ship, restoring the princess safely to her palace and averting immediate danger.
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    21 mins
  • The Boy Knight: A Tale of the Crusades Chapter VII - Revenge

    The Boy Knight: A Tale of the Crusades Chapter VII - Revenge
    May 10 2026
    In which Cuthbert, having earned the admiration of his comrades and the wary protection of his lord, survives a treacherous night attack in a hostile town and finds sanctuary within a monastery closely watched by his enemies. Upon recovery, he devises a bold and cautious plan, aided by the prior and a chivalrous mayor, to escape under guard and make his way once more to the English army.
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    21 mins
  • The Boy Knight: A Tale of the Crusades Chapter V - Preparations

    The Boy Knight: A Tale of the Crusades Chapter V - Preparations
    May 9 2026
    In which the stirring calls of the clergy and returned friars kindle a passionate resolve among the people of Evesham to take up the cross in a perilous quest for the holy sepulcher, while youthful Cuthbert, eager and well-trained in arms, prepares to join the Earl of Evesham’s assembled force bound for the crusading host. The journey northward to the grand camp at Vezelay reveals a vast, colourful gathering of knights and common folk alike, yet an uneasy rivalry smoulders between the English and French soldiers as the great enterprise of the Crusades approaches its beginning.
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    22 mins
  • The Boy Knight: A Tale of the Crusades Chapter IV - The Crusades

    The Boy Knight: A Tale of the Crusades Chapter IV - The Crusades
    May 9 2026
    In which Cuthbert learns from Father Francis the stirring but sorrowful history of the Crusades, revealing the trials, triumphs, and tribulations faced by those who took up the cross to reclaim the Holy Land. Amidst tales of valour and faith, the hope is kindled that this new expedition might unite the Saxon and Norman peoples under England’s banner, setting the stage for Cuthbert’s own yearning to join the quest.
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    19 mins
  • The Boy Knight: A Tale of the Crusades Chapter VI - The Lists

    The Boy Knight: A Tale of the Crusades Chapter VI - The Lists
    May 9 2026
    In which the young page Cuthbert finds himself embroiled in a heated dispute at a grand banquet, leading to a combat between him and the page of a Brabant noble, witnessed by the kings of England and France. This encounter not only tests his skill and courage but also earns him the king’s esteem and a token of royal favour, marking a notable moment in the midst of the Crusaders’ gathering.
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    21 mins
  • The Boy Knight: A Tale of the Crusades Chapter I - The Outlaws

    The Boy Knight: A Tale of the Crusades Chapter I - The Outlaws
    May 8 2026
    In which a youth of mixed Norman and Saxon blood, caught between two worlds, warns the woodland outlaws of an impending Norman raid upon their sanctuary. Through keen observation and trusted friendships, he navigates the tensions of forest and castle, as dark deeds begin to unfold that will test loyalties and courage alike.
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    17 mins
  • The Boy Knight: A Tale of the Crusades Chapter III - The Capture Of Wortham Hold

    The Boy Knight: A Tale of the Crusades Chapter III - The Capture Of Wortham Hold
    May 8 2026
    In which young Cuthbert, guided by the tale of an aged mason’s son, uncovers the hidden passageways of Wortham Castle and devises a cunning plan with the foresters to gain entrance. The assault that follows, marked by stealth and surprise, leads to a swift and decisive capture of the fortress, signalling the end of tyranny for the local folk.
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    24 mins