Series·1976·1 season

The Prince and the Pauper

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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.

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Episode 1E1 · 45 min

King Henry VIII of England is dying. The heir to the throne, the boy Prince Edward, meets by chance a pauper's son, Tom Canty. The two boys look exactly alike, and Edward decides they will change places for one hour. But unfortunately, things go wrong.

Episode 2E2 · 45 min

Prince Edward, dressed in Tom's rags, has lost his way in the city and fallen into the hands of Tom's brutal father. At the palace, Tom, wearing Edward's robes, is faced with the daunting prospect of a meeting with the king.

Episode 3E3 · 45 min

To avoid being arrested for murder, Canty has left London and taken Edward with him. With King Henry on his deathbed, Tom has become a tool in the hands of the scheming, power-hungry nobles.

Episode 4E4 · 45 min

After being rescued by Miles, Edward has again fallen into the hands of Canty. News comes to him that the King, his father, is dead. In London, arrangements are going ahead for Tom's coronation.

Episode 5E5 · 45 min

Sudbroke and Rushden are on the verge of discovering Tom's true identity. Canty has been murdered by Darbon. Edward, forced to take part in a robbery, has been caught and thrown into prison.

Episode 6E6 · 45 min

Prince Edward, desperately riding to London with Miles Hendon, is convinced that Tom is a traitor.

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Cast

7 credited

Nicholas Lyndhurst
Nicholas LyndhurstEdward Prince of Wales
Martin Friend
Martin FriendLord Sudbroke
Ronald Lacey
Ronald LaceyLord Rushden
June Brown
June BrownMother Canty
Barry Stokes
Barry StokesMiles Hendon
Ronald Herdman
Ronald HerdmanJohn Canty
Darren Hatch
Darren HatchPage

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