Pretenders (TV series)
| Pretenders | |
|---|---|
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| Starring | Frederick Jaeger |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original languages | English, German, Welsh |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Patrick Dromgoole Leonard White |
| Production company | HTV |
| Original release | |
| Network | ITV |
| Release | 27 February – 21 May 1972 |
Pretenders was a 13 episode British historical adventure television series produced by Harlech Television (HTV) and broadcast from 27 February to 21 May 1972 on ITV. It was filmed in Somerset, England and Wales.
The series takes place in 1685 and is set against the backdrop of the Monmouth Rebellion against the Catholic King James II of England. It starred Frederick Jaeger as Joachim, a German mercenary who assists Elam (Curtis Arden), a 13-year-old boy who believes that he is the illegitimate son of the Duke of Monmouth, who in turn is the illegitimate son of James II's Protestant elder brother Charles II of England and therefore claims to be the rightful heir to the throne. The series followed their various adventures, leading up to the climactic Battle of Sedgemoor, the last pitched battle on English soil.
Cast[edit]
- Frederick Jaeger as Joachim
- Elizabeth Robillard as Perfect
- Curtis Arden as Elam
External links[edit]
- [1]
- Pretenders at IMDb
- 1972 British television series debuts
- 1972 British television series endings
- 1970s British drama television series
- 1970s British television miniseries
- British English-language television shows
- ITV television dramas
- Television series by ITV Studios
- Television series set in the 17th century
- Television shows produced by Harlech Television
- Television shows set in England