The Eagle of the Ninth (1977) is a drama, war & politics web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Eagle of the Ninth online in HD.
The Eagle of the Ninth — Storyline
In Britannia in 130, a young Roman officer named Marcus Flavius Aquila and his freed slave Esca search for the Ninth Legion's gold eagle standard, which vanished with the legion 13 years earlier.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Michael Simpson, Baz Taylor
- Starring: Anthony Higgins, Christian Rodska, Peter Whitbread, Patrick Holt, Gillian Bailey, David Hayman, Willie Joss, Victor Carin
The Eagle of the Ninth — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1977-09-04 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 6 |
| Genre | Drama, War & Politics |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC One |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8/10 (4 votes) |
The Eagle of the Ninth — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Frontier Fort (1977-09-04) — Obsessed with discovering the fate of his father's lost legion, Marcus arrives in Britain to take command of a frontier fort. He makes friends with Cradoc, a British warrior, and a
- E2: Esca (1977-09-11) — Badly wounded in the battle, Marcus is discharged from the legion, his soldiering at an end. He goes to recuperate with his uncle Aquila in Calleva. There he saves Esca, a British
- E3: Across the Frontier (1977-09-18) — His wound healing after a painful operation, Marcus considers where his future now lies. A Roman commander visiting his uncle tells him of a rumour that the Caledonian tribes are a
- E4: The Lost Legion (1977-09-25) — After months of searching, Marcus and Esca meet Guern, the hunter. Now living as a British tribesman, Guern confesses that he was once a centurion with the Ninth, and tells them ho
- E5: The Wild Hunt (1977-10-02) — Marcus learns of the legion's last stand and meets the man who killed his father. He conspires with Esca to steal the Eagle but fleeing with it, they discover the tribesmen are clo
- E6: Valedictory (1977-10-09) — With the help of the centurion turned British tribesman Guern, Marcus and Esca manage to evade the Epidii and escape across Hadrian's Wall with the Eagle. Having returned to Roman
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Eagle of the Ninth have? 1 season(s) with 6 episodes.
Who created The Eagle of the Ninth? Michael Simpson, Baz Taylor.
Where can I watch The Eagle of the Ninth? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
