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Pretenders

1972 – 1972 · ITV1
1 seasons · 13 episodes
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Pretenders was a 13 episode British television series produced by Harlech Television in the UK in February 1972 on ITV. Pretenders was filmed in Somerset, England and Wales. The 13-part historical adventure series with a factual background starring Frederick Jaeger as a German mercenary who assists Elam, a boy who believes he is the illegitimate son of The Duke Of Monmouth, who in turn is the illegitimate son of Charles ll, and therefore claims to be rightful heir to the throne. The series followed their various adventures, leading up to the climactic battle of Sedgemoor, the last battle on English soil.

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In 1685 England, two children are caught up in the Duke of Monmouth's rebellion against King James II.

SERIES CAST

Frederick Jaeger
Joachim
Curtis Arden
Elam
Elizabeth Robillard
Perfect
James Cossins
Old Elam
Jonathan Newth
Monmouth
Created by Leonard White

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Status
Ended
Type
Miniseries
First aired
Feb 27, 1972
Original language
EN
Production
HTV
Country
GB

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