heir to the throne,rebellion,british history,17th century

Pretenders (1972)

Poster for Pretenders

Pretenders was a 13 episode British television series produced by Harlech Television in the UK in February 1972 on ITV. Pretenders was filmed in Somerset, England and Wales. The 13-part historical adventure series with a factual background starring Frederick Jaeger as a German mercenary who assists Elam, a boy who believes he is the illegitimate son of The Duke Of Monmouth, who in turn is the illegitimate son of Charles ll, and therefore claims to be rightful heir to the throne. The series followed their various adventures, leading up to the climactic battle of Sedgemoor, the last battle on English soil.

Cast & Crew

Director
  • Profile picture of Frederick Jaeger
    Joachim Frederick Jaeger
  • Profile picture of Curtis Arden
    Elam Curtis Arden
  • Profile picture of Elizabeth Robillard
    Perfect Elizabeth Robillard
  • Profile picture of James Cossins
    Old Elam James Cossins
Poster for Season 1

Season 1

1972

13 episodes

Season 1 of Pretenders premiered on February 27, 1972

In England in 1685, two children are caught up in the Duke of Monmouth's rebellion against King James II.

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Keywords

  • heir to the throne
  • rebellion
  • british history
  • 17th century