BBC Two 1968 - 1970 2 seasons 26 eps Ended

The Borderers

1968 - 1970 2 seasons 26 eps

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S2 · E1 · Jan 6, 1970

The Siege of Cocklaws Episode 1

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.

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S2 · E2 · Jan 13, 1970

Survival Day Episode 2

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 borderers learn enough to believe that the cattle buyer is in league with Cessford to rob them of their living.

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S2 · E3 · Jan 20, 1970

Snatch Episode 3

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 fight Hector and Agnes herself to get her back

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S2 · E4 · Jan 27, 1970

What a Vengeance Upon England Episode 4

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 Cupid's arrows into the more lethal kind

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S2 · E5 · Feb 3, 1970

Among the Eagles Episode 5

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.

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S2 · E6 · Feb 10, 1970

Plot Counterplot Episode 6

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.

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S2 · E7 · Feb 17, 1970

The Quacksalver Episode 7

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 before he finds out which.

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S2 · E8 · Feb 24, 1970

To the Gallows Tree Episode 8

Gavin Ker defends his bonded tenant against torture and a monstrous charge.

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S2 · E9 · Mar 3, 1970

A Woman or an Epitaph Episode 9

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 their opinions.

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S2 · E10 · Mar 10, 1970

Hostage Episode 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.

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S2 · E11 · Mar 17, 1970

Where the White Lilies Grow Episode 11

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 way into the poisoner's mind.

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S2 · E12 · Mar 24, 1970

The Terror of the March Episode 12

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.

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S2 · E13 · Mar 31, 1970

The Sea-Cole Man Episode 13

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 Cessford to gain most in the middle, and the two families fighting to win or nobble each other's champion, it is a wonder the bout ever gets into the ring. But it does, and the honour of the Kers is satisfied at a terrible cost in blood.

13 episodes in Season 2

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The Borderers

Season 2

The Siege of Cocklaws Episode 1

Survival Day Episode 2

Snatch Episode 3

What a Vengeance Upon England Episode 4

Among the Eagles Episode 5

Plot Counterplot Episode 6

The Quacksalver Episode 7

To the Gallows Tree Episode 8

A Woman or an Epitaph Episode 9

Hostage Episode 10

Where the White Lilies Grow Episode 11

The Terror of the March Episode 12

The Sea-Cole Man Episode 13

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The Borderers

Season 2

The Siege of Cocklaws Episode 1

Survival Day Episode 2

Snatch Episode 3

What a Vengeance Upon England Episode 4

Among the Eagles Episode 5

Plot Counterplot Episode 6

The Quacksalver Episode 7

To the Gallows Tree Episode 8

A Woman or an Epitaph Episode 9

Hostage Episode 10

Where the White Lilies Grow Episode 11

The Terror of the March Episode 12

The Sea-Cole Man Episode 13

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