The Borderers is a British television series produced by the BBC between 1968 and 1970.
- Created by
- Bill Craig
Seasons and episodes
2 seasons · 26 episodes
2
- 1S2 E1
The Siege of Cocklaws
Jan 6, 197050 min
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.
- 2S2 E2
Survival Day
Jan 13, 197050 min
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
- 3S2 E3
Snatch
Jan 20, 197050 min
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
- 4S2 E4
What a Vengeance Upon England
Jan 27, 197050 min
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
- 5S2 E5
Among the Eagles
Feb 3, 197050 min
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.
- 6S2 E6
Plot Counterplot
Feb 10, 197050 min
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.
Starring
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Borderers?
- The Borderers is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of The Borderers are there?
- The Borderers has 2 seasons and 26 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The Borderers?
- The Borderers has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on March 31, 1970.
- Who stars in The Borderers?
- The Borderers stars Iain Cuthbertson, Michael Gambon, Joseph Brady, Russell Waters, James Garbutt.
