The Lost Prince (TV 2003) 7.7
The true story of the British royal prince locked away because of having epilepsy. Director:Stephen PoliakoffWriter:Stephen Poliakoff |
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The Lost Prince (TV 2003) 7.7
The true story of the British royal prince locked away because of having epilepsy. Director:Stephen PoliakoffWriter:Stephen Poliakoff |
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Daniel Williams | ... | |
| Matthew James Thomas | ... |
Prince John (older)
(as Matthew Thomas)
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Brock Everitt-Elwick | ... | |
| Rollo Weeks | ... | ||
| Gina McKee | ... |
Lalla
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| Tom Hollander | ... | ||
| Miranda Richardson | ... | ||
| Bill Nighy | ... | ||
| Bibi Andersson | ... | ||
| Ron Cook | ... | ||
| Frank Finlay | ... | ||
| David Westhead | ... |
Fred
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| John Sessions | ... |
Mr. Hansell
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| Michael Gambon | ... | ||
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David Barrass | ... | |
British empire monarch George V and his wife Queen Mary decide to hide their last-born son, Johnnie, from the public, being embarrassingly affected by epilepsy. While his protective elder brother is ruthlessly groomed for court life, Johnnie gets packed off to a country cottage on the royal estate Sandringham. With his full-time governess Lalla, a substitute-mother, he's abandoned to playfulness and virtual social neglect. The Great War and the Russian Revolution change life in Britain, also at court, even at Sandringham, where royal refugees are expected. Written by KGF Vissers
This is one of the best things I have ever seen on the television. The Lost Prince is the story of Prince John, who was the youngest son of George V, who was kept away from the public eye after he was diagnosed epileptic. The drama tells the story of Prince John, Prince George the second from youngest son, Lalla who was John's nanny and the King and Queen at the time - George V and Queen Mary.
The Lost Prince was very well made in every way, excellent performances from all the actors, including Bill Nighy, Gina McKee and Tom Hollander, especially Miranda Richardson as the Queen and the four child actors who played Prince John and Prince George. The scenery was very nice and the music was great.
The only criticism is that it should be on the television more, as it's a shame that now the only way you can see it is to buy it.