The read
The series ran 1 season across 13 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
2 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Miniseries | 13 ep1972 |
Cast
- Frederick JaegerJoachim
- Curtis ArdenElam
- Elizabeth RobillardPerfect
- James CossinsOld Elam
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Themes
heir to the throneminiseriesrebellionperiod dramabritish historyhistorical drama17th century