The Borderers (1968) is a drama web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Borderers online in HD.
The Borderers — Storyline
The Borderers is a British television series produced by the BBC between 1968 and 1970.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Bill Craig
- Starring: Iain Cuthbertson, Michael Gambon, Joseph Brady, Russell Waters, James Garbutt, Ian McCulloch
The Borderers — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1968-12-31 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 26 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC Two |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7/10 (1 votes) |
The Borderers — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Vengeance (1968-12-31) — Gavin Ker of Slitrig, the eldest son of the family, seeks a wider world, but a shattering experience lies in front of him.
- E2: Truce (1969-01-07) — Accused of murdering an Englishman when he led his men across the border in search of Agnes, Gavin must stand trial at the next Day of Truce – when the opposing Wardens meet togeth
- E3: Witch Hunt (1969-01-14) — Religion is in turmoil and men turn to darker gods. On the Scottish border witchcraft is rife. So when a neighbour's cattle catch plague accusing fingers point and a charge is la
- E4: Treason (1969-01-21) — Gavin is visited by a friend who tries to persuade him to travel to Europe with him. But some pilgrims arrive… a religious fanatic, a girl veiled like a nun, a truculent friar.
- E5: Fugitive (1969-01-28) — An English fugitive, Tom Styles, flees across the border to Scotland and hides. Gavin, riding by, is attacked by outlaws and Styles saves his life: in return Gavin shelters him at
- E6: Stranger (1969-02-04) — The Kers of Slitrig could be a force to be feared throughout the Border – if they only had a ruthless leader. David Scott is just such a leader and since he claims to be the real
- E7: Hero (1969-02-11) — Cessford lies wounded at Slitrig after an assassination attempt by John Hume. To finish him off the Humes will attack – and Slitrig has run out of gunpowder. Margaret meets an ol
- E8: Bloodfeud (1969-02-18) — The Kers have quarrelled with the Armstrongs and today Jamie has to ride through Armstrong country. He encounters them at a waterfall and one of the Armstrongs dies. Did Jamie ki
- E9: Giant (1969-02-25) — A wandering English mercenary called Rudge is taken on by Gavin to help with the harvest. Cessford calls – Gavin must make a raid into England to rescue an important Scottish spy.
- E10: Wedlock (1969-03-04) — The Warden's cattle have been raided by the Scotts of Branxholm, who boast of it openly. Cessford arrests them, and by doing so brings down the wrath of the Lord Lieutenant, the E
- E11: Outlaw (1969-03-11) — The Telfers, friends of the Kers, are evicted for debt and dispossessed of their lands. Disdaining Gavin's charity, old Fergus Telfer, a devout manwho always yearned to be a pries
- E12: Justice (1969-03-18) — Mario Vecchi, a young Italian physician, tries to save the life of Gavin's friend Andrew Johnstone. The patient dies and the Armstrongs demand Vecchi's life as a murderer. Gavin
- E13: Dispossessed (1969-03-25) — Brought from England to marry a Scot she detests, Lady Helen escapes from her escort and is held to ransom by some outlaws. Sent to rescue her, Gavin falls in love with her and sh
Season 2
- E1: The Siege of Cocklaws (1970-01-06) — The Laird of Cocklaws defends his castle against an English force. Gavin Ker supports him, but knows full well that Cocklaws's motives are as big a sham as the attack itself.
- E2: Survival Day (1970-01-13) — The one day of the year when all the cattle are sold and all the frustrations of winter life on the Borders are washed away in the strong ale in Hawick turns grimly sour when the b
- E3: Snatch (1970-01-20) — The gypsy way to win a wife was to snatch the desired lass from her home and kinfolk. When Agnes Ker catches the eye of Hector Faa, 'Lord and earl of Little Egypt', Gavin must fig
- E4: What a Vengeance Upon England (1970-01-27) — Cessford tries to marry off his troublesome ward to the son of Sir John Forster, the English Warden. The romance is complicated by a splendid Arab stallion, which nearly turns Cup
- E5: Among the Eagles (1970-02-03) — Cessford's attempts to uncover a traitor at the Court of Queen Mary involve him in a charge of treason and win him an implacable enemy.
- E6: Plot Counterplot (1970-02-10) — With high hopes of promotion Cessford journeys to Edinburgh only to find that he has swallowed several juicy baits on his way to dismissal and disgrace.
- E7: The Quacksalver (1970-02-17) — The Quacksalvers who trick their way into Slitrig and win the friendship and gratitude of the Kers are either to be pitied or helped, or rogues. Gavin Ker has to endure much befor
- E8: To the Gallows Tree (1970-02-24) — Gavin Ker defends his bonded tenant against torture and a monstrous charge.
- E9: A Woman or an Epitaph (1970-03-03) — The borders in the sixteenth century were a man's world. Woman's true position was not that much higher than cattle. But one woman, 'the wee daftie', forces several men to change
- E10: Hostage (1970-03-10) — To win the return of his stolen beasts, Gavin Ker captures the son of the man who took them. The boy is to be hanged in three days if the beasts are not returned.
- E11: Where the White Lilies Grow (1970-03-17) — When Cessford's son William brings his betrothed to Cessford Castle he brings murder with him as well. But an old blind ballad singer and the clear eyes of Gavin Ker feel their wa
- E12: The Terror of the March (1970-03-24) — Cessford cannon is the H-bomb of its time, but when the cannon comes to rest at the bottom of the Slitrig Loch the outlaws of Liddesdale don't know whether to cheer or cry.
- E13: The Sea-Cole Man (1970-03-31) — To prevent a blood feud between the Kers of Slitrig and the Johnstones, a wrestling match is arranged in which each family will be represented by a chosen contestant. With Cessfor
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Borderers have? 2 season(s) with 26 episodes.
Who created The Borderers? Bill Craig.
Where can I watch The Borderers? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
