King Arthur: His Life and Legends

• Documentary

Episode overview

He built his fabled kingdom in the name of honor, loyalty and chivalry. But he was undone by the betrayal of those he loved most. King Arthur was the gallant king who fought to save England, the noble leader who inspired the Knights of the Round Table, and the ruler of Camelot. But his most fascinating persona was his most human one—the vulnerable lover who was ultimately undone by his devotion to Guinevere. Through stunning recreations and abundant images from centuries past, Biography examines the social, political and emotional factors that have made Arthur’s story so dear to Western culture. Join Biography for a wondrous look at the adventure, the romance and the bravery that have fueled imaginations for over a thousand years—the stirring legend of King Arthur!

60 minutes