Rupert of Hentzau(1964)

Rupert of Hentzau is a 1964 British television series adapted from Anthony Hope's novel, comprising six half-hour episodes. Set in a fictional European kingdom, the story follows intrigue and adventure as the charming but dangerous Rupert schemes to exploit political secrets for personal gain. George Baker leads the cast alongside Barbara Shelley and Peter Wyngarde in this swashbuckling drama that balances romance with suspense. Filmed at BBC Television Centre in west London, the series captures the wit and derring-do of its source material, delivering classic period entertainment that appeals to fans of historical adventure and courtly intrigue.