Bernhard, Scoundrel of Orange (2010– )
"Bernhard, Schavuit van Oranje" (original title)

The older Prince Bernhard tells the story of his exciting life to Princess Máxima. After all, when Prince Willem-Alexander takes the throne, she will be his Queen and take up much the same ... See full summary »

Stars:

Daan Schuurmans, Eric Schneider, Ellen Vogel

1 win & 5 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Daan Schuurmans	...	Bernhard (4 episodes, 2010)
Eric Schneider	...	Bernhard (4 episodes, 2010)
Ellen Vogel	...	Juliana (4 episodes, 2010)
Lotje van Lunteren	...	Juliana (4 episodes, 2010)
Loes Haverkort	...	Máxima (4 episodes, 2010)
Elsje Scherjon	...	Cocky Gilles (4 episodes, 2010)
Rick Nicolet	...	Wilhelmina (3 episodes, 2010)
Marie Louise Stheins	...	Beatrix (3 episodes, 2010)
Arjen Bosman	...	Adjudant (3 episodes, 2010)
Vincent Linthorst	...	Alexander (3 episodes, 2010)
Reinier Noordzij	...	Verpleger (3 episodes, 2010)
David Eeles	...	Sefton Delmer (3 episodes, 2010)
René van Zinnicq Bergman	...	Hans Teengs Gerritsen (2 episodes, 2010)
Aart van Harten	...	AIVD man (2 episodes, 2010)
Bert Geurkink	...	Pieter Broertjes (2 episodes, 2010)
Flip Filz	...	Jan Tromp (2 episodes, 2010)
Tina de Bruin	...	Ursula von Panwitz (2 episodes, 2010)
Sander Commandeur	...	Lakei Thomas (2 episodes, 2010)
Aram van de Rest	...	Aschwin zur Liepe-Biesterfeld (2 episodes, 2010)

Storyline

The older Prince Bernhard tells the story of his exciting life to Princess Máxima. After all, when Prince Willem-Alexander takes the throne, she will be his Queen and take up much the same position as Bernhard did as husband to former Queen Juliana of the Netherlands. His story takes us from Palace Soestdijk to once-German Reckenwalde with the young Bernhard, to Nazi-Berlin, wartime in London, Argentina and Canada and much more. It paints a portrait of the world from the thirties to the beginning of the twenty-first century. Bernhard survived the deepest of crises: accusation of treason by Ian Fleming during the war, corruption in the fifties and seventies, extra-marital daughters and even being the main reason for a dutch governmental crisis.

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Plot Keywords:

tv mini series

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Netherlands

Language:

Dutch

Release Date:

4 January 2010 (Netherlands)

Also Known As:

Bernhard, Scoundrel of Orange

Company Credits

Production Co:

S&V Fiction, Vrijzinnig Protestantse Radio Omroep (VPRO)

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in De wereld draait door: Episode #5.95 (2010)

User Reviews

Benno on my mind

Ever since I've seen the first episode of this amazing series, Benno's on my mind. This wonderful series tells us the story through the eyes of Prince Bernhard. We go back to pre WW1, when Nazi Germany was uprising. We see our Prince as a young playboy, always charming and a looker for the ladies. Bernhard, or Benno for close friends, is a very likable character and a real interesting one too. This is especially due to the wonderful performances of Daan Schuurmans (young Prince Bernhard) and Eric Schneider (old Prince Bernhard) They really look like the Prince, which in a way enhances the effect and makes it a real joy to watch.

There is also plenty of room for laughter in this series, and when you realise that this is based on a true story it's even more spectacular(!) All I can say is that this man has seen some action in his life. Some things the Prince has done in his life may not be all that glamorous...but they sure make a great exciting story to watch!

I think they did a truly amazing job to make this such a wonderful series. I don't think the people of the Netherlands will think less of Bernhard and the family after seeing this. I have a feeling that this actually might have a positive effect on the way we think of the Kingdom of the Netherlands...