TV series
Pretenders
1972, English, on ITV1. Created by Leonard White & Patrick Dromgoole.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 1972
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S1 E13: Fare Thee Well
Aired 21 May 1972
Seasons 1
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Details
- First aired
- 27 February 1972
- Last aired
- 21 May 1972
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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How many seasons of Pretenders are there?
Pretenders has 1 season and 13 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is Pretenders finished?
Yes. Pretenders ended in 1972, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like Pretenders?
If you liked Pretenders, try Scarecrow and Mrs. King, Danger Man, Robin of Sherwood.
Who created Pretenders?
Pretenders was created by Leonard White and Patrick Dromgoole and stars Frederick Jaeger, Curtis Arden, Elizabeth Robillard.