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Pretenders

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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.

Created byLeonard White, Patrick Dromgoole

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Status
Ended
Language
EN
First aired
February 27, 1972
Last aired
May 21, 1972
Seasons
1
Episodes
13
Network
ITV1

Season 1

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Featuring

Cast & crew

4 credited
Starring
Frederick Jaeger

Frederick Jaeger

Joachim

Curtis Arden

Curtis Arden

Elam

Elizabeth Robillard

Elizabeth Robillard

Perfect

James Cossins

James Cossins

Old Elam

Creative team
Created by
Leonard White
Patrick Dromgoole
Produced by
Leonard White
Patrick Dromgoole

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