Androcles and the Lion
TV series
Androcles and the Lion
1960, English, on BBC Television. Created by Ronald Eyre.
A Christian slave pulls a thorn from a lion's paw and is spared from death in the Colosseum as a result of his kind act.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1960
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Androcles and the Lion
Androcles and the Lion isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E2: Part 2
Aired 18 June 1960
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Ronald EyreCreator
- Roderick CookAndrocles · 2 ep
- Julian GloverThe Captain · 2 ep
- Donald PickeringMetellus · 2 ep
- Clinton GreynFerrovius · 2 ep
- Terry ScullySpintho · 2 ep
- Bob StevensonThe Lion · 2 ep
- David WilliamLentulus · 2 ep
- Richard HoldenChristian · 2 ep
- Peggy Forbes-RobertsonChristian · 2 ep
- Meriel HunnChristian · 2 ep
- Alan HoldenChristian · 2 ep
- Patrick MilnerSoldier · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 11 June 1960
- Last aired
- 18 June 1960
- Network
- BBC Television
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What Androcles and the Lion is based on
Androcles and the Lion is adapted from a play or musical.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked Androcles and the Lion
Holly Hobbie
TV · 2018 · 8.4/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Road to Avonlea
TV · 1990 · 8.1/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Chicken Girls
TV · 2017 · 7.0/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Daktari
TV · 1966 · 7.3/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Anne with an E
TV · 2017 · 8.7/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Next Step
TV · 2013 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Tyler Perry's The Oval
TV · 2019 · 8.1/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Free Rein
TV · 2017 · 8.0/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Saddle Club
TV · 2001 · 6.4/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Good American Family
TV · 2025 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Androcles and the Lion: quick answers
Is Androcles and the Lion worth watching?
Androcles and the Lion doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Androcles and the Lion are there?
Androcles and the Lion has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Androcles and the Lion finished?
Yes. Androcles and the Lion ended in 1960, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Androcles and the Lion on?
Androcles and the Lion isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Androcles and the Lion parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Androcles and the Lion yet.
What shows are like Androcles and the Lion?
If you liked Androcles and the Lion, try Holly Hobbie, Road to Avonlea, Chicken Girls.
Who created Androcles and the Lion?
Androcles and the Lion was created by Ronald Eyre and stars Roderick Cook, Julian Glover, Donald Pickering.
What is Androcles and the Lion based on?
Androcles and the Lion is adapted from a play or musical.