The Legend of William Tell

TV Show Summary

• Aired: August 30, 1998 - December 20, 1998 (New Zealand)
• Described by Executive Producer, Raymond Thompson, as "Star Wars on the planet Earth", this is a fantasy saga of bravery, magic, myth, romance and heroism. William Tell is the youthful leader of a band of young outlaws, forever hunted by the forces of darkness, led by Xax and Kreel, who have usurped power in their homeland. The series of self-contained stories follows Will’s quest to restore young Princess Vara to her rightful place on the royal throne and defeat Xax and Kreel’s forces - and, by doing so, bring back peace and order to the Kingdom of Kale.

Alum Actors

• Chris Ryan plays Weaselman
• Colin Moy plays Ortlan
• Dean O'Gorman plays Darek
• David Telford plays Zadrim
• Jay Saussey plays Stella
• Katherine Kennard plays Lalia
• Katrina Browne plays Aruna
• Kieren Hutchison plays William Tell
• Nathaniel Lees plays Leon
• Philip Grieve plays Warrior
• Sharon Tyrell plays Kalem

Non-YH Alum Crossactors

• Andrew Robertt plays Xax
• Beth Allen plays Princess Vara
• Bruce Phillips plays Bolino
• Ken Blackburn plays Commissioner Esdras
• Ray Henwood plays Kreel
• Timothy Balme plays Alum

Episode List

Season 1:

• 1.01 - "Shaytana's Eye" - Aired: August 30, 1998
• 1.02 - "The Fifth Column" - Aired: September 9, 1998
• 1.03 - "Escape into Fear" - Aired: September 13, 1998
• 1.04 - "Darkness and Light" - Aired: September 20, 1998
• 1.05 - "Hidden Valley" - Aired: September 27, 1998
• 1.06 - "The Challenge" - Aired: October 4, 1998
• 1.07 - "The Spirit of Kale" - Aired: October 11, 1998
• 1.08 - "Swarm" - Aired: October 18, 1998
• 1.09 - "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" - Aired: October 25, 1998
• 1.10 - "Master of Doubt" - Aired: November 1, 1998
• 1.11 - "The Lotus Eaters" - Aired: November 8, 1998
• 1.12 - "The Tomb of the Unknown Warrior" - Aired: November 15, 1998
• 1.13 - "The Labyrinth" - Aired: November 22, 1998
• 1.14 - "Doppelganger" - Aired: December 6, 1998
• 1.15 - "Combat" - Aired: December 13, 1998
• 1.16 - "Resurrection" - Aired: December 20, 1998

Links

• The Legend of William Tell on IMDB
• The Legend of William Tell on Cloud 9

Additional Promo Pictures

Additional Pictures (YH Alum Actors)

Katrina Browne as Aruna in "1.01 - Shaytana's Eye".

Kieren Hutchison as William Tell in "1.01 - Shaytana's Eye".

Nathaniel Lees as Leon in "1.02 - The Fifth Column".

Sharon Tyrell as Kalem in "1.01 - Shaytana's Eye".

Additional Pictures (Non-YH Alum Actors)

Andrew Robertt as Xax in "1.01 - Shaytana's Eye".

Beth Allen as Princess Vara in "1.01 - Shaytana's Eye".

Ray Henwood as Kreel in "1.01 - Shaytana's Eye".