Release Date

27 Feb, 1972

Total Episode/Season

13/1

Synopsis

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.

Original Title

Pretenders

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Miniseries

27 Feb, 1972

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

Created By

Actors

Frederick Jaeger

Curtis Arden

Elizabeth Robillard

James Cossins

Crew