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The Eagle of the Ninth

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1977
1 Season
6 Episodes
EN
Ended

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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.

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Season 1

E1

Frontier Fort

Sep 4, 197730m

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 all seems peaceful. Then, on the night of the full moon, the tribes rise in rebellion to attack the fort.

E2

Esca

Sep 11, 197730m

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 gladiator, from death in the arena, and from him he hears of the lost legion.

E3

Across the Frontier

Sep 18, 197730m

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 about to rise and that the Eagle of the Ninth is in their hands. Marcus and Esca go north to recover it.

E4

The Lost Legion

Sep 25, 197730m

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 how the legion was annihilated. Later, at a tribal ceremony, Marcus sees the Eagle.

E5

The Wild Hunt

Oct 2, 197730m

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 close behind them.

E6

Valedictory

Oct 9, 197730m

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 territory, Marcus seeks to reassemble the Ninth Legion.

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About The Eagle of the Ninth

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. Across 1 season and 6 episodes, originally airing on BBC One.

The Eagle of the Ninth Cast and Characters

The cast features Anthony Higgins (as Marcus Flavius Aquila), Christian Rodska (as Esca), Peter Whitbread (as Marcus' father), Patrick Holt (as Aquila), and Gillian Bailey (as Cottia). Their performances are a major reason The Eagle of the Ninth has built such a passionate audience.

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The main cast includes Anthony Higgins, Christian Rodska, Peter Whitbread, and Patrick Holt, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

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What is The Eagle of the Ninth about?

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. It belongs to the Drama, War & Politics genres.

In which language is The Eagle of the Ninth originally available?

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When was The Eagle of the Ninth first released?

The Eagle of the Ninth first premiered on September 4, 1977 (1977). The series has since concluded its run.

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