Knights of God was a British science fiction children's television serial, produced by TVS and first broadcast on ITV in 1987. It was written by Richard Cooper, who had previously worked in both children's and adult television drama. In 2020, Britain is ruled by the Knights of God, a fascist religious order – founded by the Prior Mordrin – that came to power during a brutal civil war that began in 2000, during which the Royal Family were supposedly all slaughtered by Brother Hugo and the civilian government collapsed, leaving the Knights free to step into the power vacuum.
CreatorRichard Cooper
Episode 1
Sep 6, 1987
In 2020, following a civil war, Britain is ruled by the Knights of God. But plans are being made for a rebellion — with a young man being singled out for a mysterious, but vital, role.
Episode 2
Sep 13, 1987
Gervase and Julia learn more about the Order and each other. Mordrin is determined to find the leader of the Resistance and has mysterious plans for Gervase — but will be be foiled by Julia's plan?
Episode 3
Sep 20, 1987
Julia's fate seems certain as Mordrin steps up the pressure. Gervase's love for her is challenged and he has to make a horrifying decision.
Episode 4
Sep 27, 1987
Gervase joins the Order and Mordrin sets him to his mission. However, Hugo has other plans for the boy.
Episode 5
Oct 4, 1987
Hugo's plans develop as Mordrin's promise to Gervase is broken.
Episode 6
Oct 11, 1987
Hugo sends Williams on a mission, as Mordrin is persuaded to let Gervase have his own way.
Episode 7
Oct 18, 1987
Julia and Gervase have little time to enjoy being united, as Hugo's henchmen seen to complete their mission. Colley is determined to get revenge for Nell's death.
Episode 8
Oct 25, 1987
Gervase and Julia are imprisoned in the Wasteland headquarters.
Episode 9
Nov 1, 1987
Hugo sets in motion a plan to be rid of Mordrin while Owen and Beth plead with Arthur to release Gervase.
Episode 10
Nov 15, 1987
Julia and Gervase attempt to survive with both sides seeking to destroy them. Meanwhile, Hugo arranges to miss his trial.
Episode 11
Nov 22, 1987
Mordrin rejects even his friends in attempting to run his regime single-handed. Julia and Gervase learn that their quest is not over and the people of Britain depend on them.
Episode 12
Nov 29, 1987
Hugo and Mordrin are set on a collision course as the Resistance prepares to overthrow the Order. Julia and Gervase arrive to hear the name that will destroy Mordrin.
Episode 13
Dec 6, 1987
Hugo and Mordrin are set on a collision course as the Resistance prepares to overthrow the Order. Julia and Gervase arrive to hear the name that will destroy Mordrin.
