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The Fortunes of Nigel

1974 – 1974 · BBC One
1 seasons · 5 episodes
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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.

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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.

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Anthony Andrews
Sir Nigel Olifaunt
Alfred Lynch
King James I
Murray Head
Lord Dalgarno
Nina Thomas
Margaret Ramsay
Karl Howman
Jenkin Vincent
Denise Buckley
Lady Hermione
David Monico
Skurlie
Roger Hume
Maxwell
Created by Alexander Baron

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Status
Ended
Type
Miniseries
First aired
Feb 24, 1974
Original language
EN
Production
BBC, ABC Signature UK, 20th Century Fox Television
Country
GB

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