King of the Castle
Series Overview
King of the Castle is a British children's television serial made by HTV for ITV in 1977. Written by Bob Baker and Dave Martin, the series is a surreal tale centred around a lonely young boy, Roland, who lives unhappily in a council flat with his father and stepmother. Escaping from a gang of local bullies in a malfunctioning lift, Roland finds himself transported to a strange fantasy environment where people and places are twisted variations of those he sees in his real life. Philip Da Costa starred as Roland, while other prominent roles were played by Talfryn Thomas, Fulton Mackay, Milton Johns and Angela Richards.
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1 Season • 7 Episodes
25 min per episode
1977 – 1977
Premiered: Sun, May 8, 1977
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Season 1, Episode 7: “S1.E7 ∙ Episode #1.7”
Roland is put on trial, where all the witnesses are hostile. He then meets his old enemy, Ripper, for a final confrontation.
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What is King of the Castle about?
King of the Castle is a British children's television serial made by HTV for ITV in 1977. Written by Bob Baker and Dave Martin, the series is a surreal tale centred around a lonely young boy, Roland, who lives unhappily in a council flat with his father and stepmother. Escaping from a gang of local bullies in a malfunctioning lift, Roland finds himself transported to a strange fantasy environment where people and places are twisted variations of those he sees in his real life. Philip Da Costa starred as Roland, while other prominent roles were played by Talfryn Thomas, Fulton Mackay, Milton Johns and Angela Richards.
How many seasons does King of the Castle have?
King of the Castle comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in King of the Castle?
Key cast members in King of the Castle include Philip DaCosta, Talfryn Thomas, Edward Dentith.
Who created or directed King of the Castle?
King of the Castle was developed and directed by Not specified.