TV series
The Prisoner of Zenda
1984, English, on BBC One. Created by Barry Letts.
A kingdom's ascending heir, marked for assassination, switches identities with a lookalike, who takes his place at the coronation. When the real king is kidnapped, his followers try to find him, while the stand-in falls in love with the king's intended bride, the beautiful Princess Flavia.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 1984
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The Prisoner of Zenda is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Episode 6
Aired 23 December 1984
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Barry LettsCreator
- Malcolm SinclairRudolf Rassendyll / King Rudolf V · 6 ep
- Pauline MoranAntoinette de Mauban · 6 ep
- John WoodvineColonel Sapt · 6 ep
- Jonathon MorrisRupert of Hentzau · 6 ep
- Nicholas GecksFritz von Tarlenheim · 6 ep
- Victoria WicksPrincess Flavia · 5 ep
- George IrvingMichael, Duke of Streisau ('Black Michael') · 5 ep
- Clyde GatellKrafstein · 5 ep
- Robin LangfordDetchard · 5 ep
- Benjamin FeitelsonDe Gautet · 4 ep
- David LandbergBersonin · 4 ep
- Michael ErieraLauengram · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 18 November 1984
- Last aired
- 23 December 1984
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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What The Prisoner of Zenda is based on
The Prisoner of Zenda is adapted from a novel.
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The Prisoner of Zenda: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Prisoner of Zenda are there?
The Prisoner of Zenda has 1 season and 6 episodes.
Is The Prisoner of Zenda finished?
Yes. The Prisoner of Zenda ended in 1984, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Prisoner of Zenda on?
The Prisoner of Zenda is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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What shows are like The Prisoner of Zenda?
If you liked The Prisoner of Zenda, try Black Sails, The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, The Day of the Jackal.
Who created The Prisoner of Zenda?
The Prisoner of Zenda was created by Barry Letts and stars Malcolm Sinclair, Pauline Moran, John Woodvine.
What is The Prisoner of Zenda based on?
The Prisoner of Zenda is adapted from a novel.