The Prince and the Pauper
- 1996
- Ended
- Drama
- ~30m / ep
- 1 season
- 9.0/10
A poor boy named Tom Canty and Edward, the Prince of Wales exchange identities but events force the pair to experience each other's lives as well. The Prince and the Pauper, Mark Twain's novel about adventure and intrigue in the court of Henry VIII.
Latest: Season 1 · 1996
View all seasonsE1. Episode 1
Nov 10, 1996 · 30m
A poor boy named Tom Canty and Edward, the Prince of Wales exchange identities.
E2. Episode 2
Nov 17, 1996 · 30m
Tom is unable to convince anyone of his true identity, while Edward finds himself on the run with a wanted murderer.
E3. Episode 3
Nov 24, 1996 · 30m
Edward has a new friend in his rescuer Miles Hendon.
E4. Episode 4
Dec 1, 1996 · 30m
Edward's journey to Kent is more dangerous than expected while, back at court, Tom learns the King's uncles are no friends to him.
E5. Episode 5
Dec 8, 1996 · 30m
Tom finds an ally in London, but the king is still missing.
E6. Episode 6
Dec 15, 1996 · 30m
Edward and Miles are anxious to get to London before Tom Canty is crowned king of England.
Cast
Philip Sarson
Prince Edward/Tom Canty
James Purefoy
Miles Hendon
John Bowe
The Duke of Somerset/The Earl of Hertford
Peter Jeffrey
The Duke of Norfolk
Richenda Carey
Lady Milford
Douglas Reith
Chamberlain
Sophia Myles
Lady Jane Grey
Lucy Speed
Nan Canty
Keith Michell
King Henry VIII
Rupert Frazer
Sir Thomas Seymour
John Judd
John Canty
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