The Prince and the Pauper

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.

Drama

Seasons

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1976-01-04

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.

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1976-01-11

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.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1976-01-18

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.

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1976-01-25

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.

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1976-02-01

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.

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1976-02-08

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

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Rating

10.0/10

Release Date

1976-01-04

Episodes

1 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

The Prince and the Pauper

Seasons

Season 1

1. Episode 1

2. Episode 2

3. Episode 3

4. Episode 4

5. Episode 5

6. Episode 6

Rating

Release Date

Episodes

Status

Cast

Nicholas Lyndhurst

Martin Friend

Ronald Lacey

June Brown

Barry Stokes

Ronald Herdman

Darren Hatch