The Prince and the Pauper

The Prince and the Pauper

G1996•30m

Drama

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. The Prince and the Pauper, Mark Twain's novel about adventure and intrigue in the court of Henry VIII.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 10, 1996

Last Aired

December 15, 1996

Networks

BBC One

Created By

Julian Fellowes

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Episode 1

Air date: 1996-11-10

A poor boy named Tom Canty and Edward, the Prince of Wales exchange identities.

E2

Episode 2

Air date: 1996-11-17

Tom is unable to convince anyone of his true identity, while Edward finds himself on the run with a wanted murderer.

E3

Episode 3

Air date: 1996-11-24

Edward has a new friend in his rescuer Miles Hendon.

E4

Episode 4

Air date: 1996-12-01

Edward's journey to Kent is more dangerous than expected while, back at court, Tom learns the King's uncles are no friends to him.

E5

Episode 5

Air date: 1996-12-08

Tom finds an ally in London, but the king is still missing.

E6

Episode 6

Air date: 1996-12-15

Edward and Miles are anxious to get to London before Tom Canty is crowned king of England.

Cast

Philip Sarson

Prince Edward/Tom Canty

James Purefoy

James Purefoy

Miles Hendon

John Bowe

John Bowe

The Duke of Somerset/The Earl of Hertford

Peter Jeffrey

Peter Jeffrey

The Duke of Norfolk

Richenda Carey

Richenda Carey

Lady Milford

Douglas Reith

Douglas Reith

Chamberlain

Sophia Myles

Sophia Myles

Lady Jane Grey

Lucy Speed

Lucy Speed

Nan Canty

Keith Michell

Keith Michell

King Henry VIII

Rupert Frazer

Rupert Frazer

Sir Thomas Seymour

John Judd

John Judd

John Canty

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