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The Emperor's Hat

The Swiss are subject to heavy taxes and cruel laws by the conquering Austrians and have to show respect to the Emperor's hat placed in each village. William Tell refuses and is arrested and hearing of his prowess with the crossbow Landburgher Gessler forces Tell to shoot at an apple on his son's head.

English
  • Originally Aired September 15, 1958
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network ITV1
  • Created March 13, 2014 by
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Name Type Role
Norman Mitchell Guest Star Frederick
Derren Nesbitt Guest Star Sentry (as Derry Nesbitt)