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The quest for the Holy Grail has stirred popular imagination for almost a thousand years, not least in the tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. The facts behind the myths are no less romantic, but the story is far more complex than knights in shining armour seeking mythical cups. This documentary examines the theory that Hayling Island, on England's south coast, may well have a part to play in the mystery.

Ben Whishaw and Philip Glenister star in these six plays telling the story of the fabled 5th Century king. Britain, 493 AD. When 17-year-old stable boy Arran is visited by Merlin, he is forced to confront his true origins and seize his destiny. Pulling the sword from the stone, he is proclaimed...

The Knights Templar were known as an elite, powerful order tasked with protecting the holy lands and initiating the crusades to spread Catholicism. However, recent discoveries of secret writings on hallowed walls and sacred structures may indicate a different message and mission, likely having to do with ancient knowledge of the Holy Grail and long suppressed secrets of the church.