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The Prince and the Pauper (1996)

First aired November 10, 199630m/ep1 season · 6 epsEnded
9.0

1 votes

Drama

Overview

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.

Created By

Julian Fellowes

Top Billed Cast

Philip Sarson

Philip Sarson

Prince Edward/Tom Canty

James Purefoy

James Purefoy

Miles Hendon

John Bowe

John Bowe

The Duke of Somerset/The Earl of Hertford

Peter Jeffrey

Peter Jeffrey

The Duke of Norfolk

Richenda Carey

Richenda Carey

Lady Milford

Douglas Reith

Douglas Reith

Chamberlain

Sophia Myles

Sophia Myles

Lady Jane Grey

Lucy Speed

Lucy Speed

Nan Canty

Keith Michell

Keith Michell

King Henry VIII

Rupert Frazer

Rupert Frazer

Sir Thomas Seymour

John Judd

John Judd

John Canty

Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Miniseries

Last Air Date

December 15, 1996

Networks

BBC One

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