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Covington Cross

Covington Cross

Description: Late twentieth century ideals are brought back in time to medieval England.
Genre: Adventure, History
Year Released: 1992
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 13
First episode air date: August 25, 1992
Network: American Broadcasting Company
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