The Prince and the Pauper

10.0

1976 – 19761 Seasons · 6 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Cast

Nicholas Lyndhurst

Edward Prince of Wales

Martin Friend

Lord Sudbroke

Ronald Lacey

Lord Rushden

June Brown

Mother Canty

Barry Stokes

Miles Hendon

Ronald Herdman

John Canty

Darren Hatch

Page

Episodes

S1E1

Episode 1

Episode 1

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.

Jan 4, 1976

S1E2

Episode 2

Episode 2

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.

Jan 11, 1976

S1E3

Episode 3

Episode 3

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.

Jan 18, 1976

S1E4

Episode 4

Episode 4

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.

Jan 25, 1976

S1E5

Episode 5

Episode 5

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.

Feb 1, 1976

S1E6

Episode 6

Episode 6

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

Feb 8, 1976

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