The Prince and the Pauper (1996– )

Stars:

Philip Sarson, John Bowe, Peter Jeffrey

1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Philip Sarson	...	Prince Edward (6 episodes, 1996)
John Bowe	...	Earl of Hertford (6 episodes, 1996)
Peter Jeffrey	...	Duke of Norfolk (6 episodes, 1996)
Rupert Frazer	...	Sir Thomas Seymour (6 episodes, 1996)
Elizabeth Ann O'Brien	...	Lady Elizabeth (6 episodes, 1996)
Richenda Carey	...	Lady Milford (6 episodes, 1996)
James Purefoy	...	Miles Hendon (5 episodes, 1996)
Virginia Beare	...	Lady Mary (5 episodes, 1996)
John Judd	...	John Canty (5 episodes, 1996)
Max Johnson	...	Humphrey Marlow (5 episodes, 1996)
Douglas Reith	...	Chamberlain (5 episodes, 1996)
Sophia Myles	...	Lady Jane Grey (4 episodes, 1996)
Jenny McCracken	...	Mother Canty (4 episodes, 1996)
Lucy Speed	...	Nan Canty (3 episodes, 1996)
Paul Chapman	...	Father Thomas (3 episodes, 1996)
Janet Henfrey	...	Goody Watson (3 episodes, 1996)
Freddy White	...	Hugo (3 episodes, 1996)
Nick Smallman	...	Sir Hugh Hendon (2 episodes, 1996)
Victoria Gay	...	Lady Edith de Bohun (2 episodes, 1996)
Miranda Forbes	...	Widow White (2 episodes, 1996)
Keith Michell	...	King Henry VIII (2 episodes, 1996)
Richard O'Callaghan	...	Peddler (2 episodes, 1996)
David Schofield	...	Arresting Officer (2 episodes, 1996)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

children | based on novel

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

November 1996 (UK)

Also Known As:

Koldus és királyfi

Filming Locations:

Haddon Hall, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

171 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Version of Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper (2004)

User Reviews

Beautifully filmed and acted

This was a beautifully filmed BBC miniseries of the famed Mark Twain story, with a terrific cast including John Bowe as the devious Earl of Hertford, Peter Jeffrey (sadly in one of the great actor's last parts) as the kind Duke of Norfolk, James Purefoy as Miles Hendon and Keith Michell reprising the role of King Henry VIII that, of course, he was celebrated for playing in the legendary 1970s series "The Six Wives of Henry VIII". Youngster Philip Sarson played both Prince Edward and Tom Canty, and although he was just a boy he made quite a good job of the roles, especially when you take into consideration some of the distinguished actors with whom he had to share scenes. Perhaps he could have become a fine actor in his own right, but I suspect he has chosen another career path since. I would certainly watch this adaptation again if it was repeated.