TV series
The Prince and the Pauper
1976, English.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 1976
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Episode 6
Aired 8 February 1976
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Nicholas LyndhurstEdward Prince of Wales · 6 ep
- Martin FriendLord Sudbroke · 6 ep
- Ronald LaceyLord Rushden · 6 ep
- June BrownMother Canty · 6 ep
- Barry StokesMiles Hendon · 6 ep
- Ronald HerdmanJohn Canty · 6 ep
- Darren HatchPage · 6 ep
- Tilly VosburghNan Canty · 2 ep
- Jean Campbell-DallasWoman at Riverside · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 4 January 1976
- Last aired
- 8 February 1976
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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What The Prince and the Pauper is based on
The Prince and the Pauper is based on The Prince and the Pauper (1881) by Mark Twain, published by James R. Osgood.
1881
The Prince and the Pauper
By Mark Twain
Published by James R. Osgood
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The Prince and the Pauper: quick answers
Is The Prince and the Pauper worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Prince and the Pauper are there?
The Prince and the Pauper has 1 season and 6 episodes.
Is The Prince and the Pauper finished?
Yes. The Prince and the Pauper ended in 1976, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Prince and the Pauper on?
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The Prince and the Pauper parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Prince and the Pauper?
If you liked The Prince and the Pauper, try Swagger, Bel-Air, Julia.
What is The Prince and the Pauper based on?
The Prince and the Pauper is based on The Prince and the Pauper (1881) by Mark Twain, published by James R. Osgood.