John of Bordeaux, or The Second Part of Friar Bacon

About the show

In this sequel to Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay, Bacon visits the Emperor’s court in Germany. Ferdinand pursues the married Rossalin, wife of commander John of Bordeaux, and has her disgraced and imprisoned. Bacon defeats the returning magician Vandermast and helps restore John and Rossalin, while servant Perce provides comic relief.