King Cinder (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Series · ★ 9
Released in 1977, King Cinder is a notable series.
What it’s about. King Cinder is a six-part British children's television serial made by the BBC in 1977. It was first shown between 2 November and 7 December 1977 on BBC1. A gritty series, King Cinder by John Foster, pitches two teenagers, played by Peter Duncan a speedway bike rider and Lesley Manville his girlfriend against a criminal gang running an extortion racket run by nasty Todd Edwards and Hells Angel Daniel Abineri in a South Coast fictional seaside town called Barton. Possibly one of the best final chase scenes on children's British television in the 1970s where Edwards driving a red Austin Maxi chases a running Kerry through a quarry only to see Edwards crash over a cliff. The executive producer was Anna Home.
Who’s in it. King Cinder stars Jeremy Arnold as Trevor Hutson, Peter Duncan as Kerry Hutson, Lesley Manville as Nikki and Michael Hawkins as Todd Edwards, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, King Cinder sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King Cinder page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King Cinder (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for King Cinder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is King Cinder worth watching?
- King Cinder holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in King Cinder?
- King Cinder stars Jeremy Arnold, Peter Duncan, Lesley Manville, Michael Hawkins and Daniel Abineri.
- When was King Cinder released?
- King Cinder was released in 1977.