The epic tale of the idealistic young knight Ivanhoe and his battle against the evil Templar Bois-Guilbert. Caught between the rivalries and religious struggles are Ivanhoes betrothed Rowena and the brave, beautiful Jewess healer Rebecca, who wins Ivanhoes heart with her courage. This grand six-part adaptation of Sir Walter Scotts rousing adventure of the Middle Ages is set against the historical backdrop of a Britain straining under the corrupt rule of Prince John while Richard the Lionhearted fights in the Crusades.