The Fortunes of Nigel
1974 Drama 1 season
TMDB rating 8.0/10 Ended
In 1620s London, young Scottish nobleman Nigel Olifaunt travels to the English court to recover money owed by King James VI and I. Seeking to save his mortgaged estate, Nigel becomes entangled in courtly intrigue, dangerous rivalries, and the schemes of powerful nobles. When he makes an enemy of the dissolute Lord Dalgarno, the young lord finds himself forced into hiding among London's underworld, fighting for survival and honour.
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In 1620s London, young Scottish nobleman Nigel Olifaunt travels to the English court to recover money owed by King James VI and I. Seeking to save his mortgaged estate, Nigel becomes entangled in courtly intrigue, dangerous rivalries, and the schemes of powerful nobles. When he makes an enemy of the dissolute Lord Dalgarno, the young lord finds himself forced into hiding among London's underworld, fighting for survival and honour.
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Anthony AndrewsSir Nigel Olifaunt
Alfred LynchKing James I
Murray HeadLord Dalgarno- Nina ThomasMargaret Ramsay
Karl HowmanJenkin Vincent
Denise BuckleyLady Hermione- David MonicoSkurlie
Roger HumeMaxwell- Frank WylieRichard Moniplies
Dallas AdamsDuke of Buckingham- Simon LackGeorge Heriot
Heather CanningNelly Christie
- Created by
- Alexander Baron
- Network
- BBC One
- First aired
- Feb 24, 1974
- Latest episode
- Mar 24, 1974
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