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  • 1996-11-10T17:30:00Z on BBC One
  • 30m
  • 3h (6 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • 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.

6 episodes

Series Premiere

1996-11-10T17:30:00Z

1x01 Episode 1

Series Premiere

1x01 Episode 1

  • 1996-11-10T17:30:00Z30m

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

1996-11-17T17:30:00Z

1x02 Episode 2

1x02 Episode 2

  • 1996-11-17T17:30:00Z30m

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

1996-11-24T17:30:00Z

1x03 Episode 3

1x03 Episode 3

  • 1996-11-24T17:30:00Z30m

Edward has a new friend in his rescuer Miles Hendon.

1996-12-01T17:30:00Z

1x04 Episode 4

1x04 Episode 4

  • 1996-12-01T17:30:00Z30m

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.

1996-12-08T17:30:00Z

1x05 Episode 5

1x05 Episode 5

  • 1996-12-08T17:30:00Z30m

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

1996-12-15T17:30:00Z

1x06 Episode 6

1x06 Episode 6

  • 1996-12-15T17:30:00Z30m

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

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