The Tyrant King facts for kids
The Tyrant King was an exciting TV show for kids from 1968. It was a drama series with six parts, meaning it had six episodes. Mike Hodges directed the show, and it was made by ABC Television Britain. Later, Thames Television showed it to audiences. The story came from a book called The Tyrant King by Aylmer Hall, and Trevor Preston helped turn it into a TV script. One cool thing about the show was its awesome soundtrack. It featured progressive music from famous bands like The Rolling Stones, The Moody Blues, and Pink Floyd. The main theme song was "The Thoughts of Emerlist Davjack" by a band called The Nice.
The Mystery of The Tyrant King
The story of The Tyrant King starts with three kids who accidentally hear a secret conversation. This mysterious talk leads them on an adventure. They have to follow different clues to solve the puzzle. Their journey takes them all over the famous tourist spots in London.
Meet the Cast
The show featured a talented group of actors who brought the characters to life. Here are some of the main cast members:
- Murray Melvin played the character of Uncle Gerry.
- Candace Glendenning was Charlotte.
- Edward McMurray played Bill Hallen.
- Kim Fortune was Peter Thorne.
- Philip Madoc played the character known as Scarface.
The Amazing Soundtrack
The music in The Tyrant King was very special for a children's show. It used progressive music, which was a popular style at the time. This included songs from some of the biggest bands in the world. The main theme song was by the band The Nice.
Some of the cool songs featured in the show included:
- "The Thoughts of Emerlist Davjack" by The Nice
- "Tantalising Maggie" by The Nice
- "Astronomy Domine" by The Pink Floyd
- "Dr. Livingstone, I Presume" by The Moody Blues
- "As You Said" by Cream
- "A Saucerful Of Secrets" by The Pink Floyd
- "She's a Rainbow" by The Rolling Stones
