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Programme Information

BBC adaptation of the Mark Twain novel set in 1547 and telling the story two young identical boys. One is a pauper who lives with an abusive father and the other Prince Edward, son of Henry VIII.

Keywords:

Drama, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(1996) (Made for TV) (UK) (4 Star)

Cast:

John Bowe	.... Earl of Hertford
Peter Jeffrey	.... Duke of Norfolk
John Judd	.... John Canty
John Lanasis	.... Roger
Jenny McCracken	.... Mother Canty
Keith Michell	.... King Henry VIII

Supporting Cast:

George Murphy	.... Guard
Sophia Myles	.... Lady Jane Grey
Rachel Rice	.... Prissy
Philip Sarson	.... Tom Canty / Prince Edward
James Purefoy	.... Miles Hendon
Lucy Speed	.... Nan Canty

Directors:

Andrew Morgan

Writers:

Julian Fellowes
Mark Twain