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The Prince and the Pauper

1996 – 1996 · BBC One
1 seasons · 6 episodes
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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.

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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
Created by Julian Fellowes

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Status
Ended
Type
Miniseries
First aired
Nov 10, 1996
Original language
EN
Country
GB

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