
Air Date
November 10, 1996
Episodes
6 episodes
The Prince and the Pauper
Season 1
Episodes
1. Episode 1
November 10, 1996
30 min
A poor boy named Tom Canty and Edward, the Prince of Wales exchange identities.
2. Episode 2
November 17, 1996
30 min
Tom is unable to convince anyone of his true identity, while Edward finds himself on the run with a wanted murderer.
3. Episode 3
November 24, 1996
30 min
Edward has a new friend in his rescuer Miles Hendon.
4. Episode 4
December 1, 1996
30 min
Edward's journey to Kent is more dangerous than expected while, back at court, Tom learns the King's uncles are no friends to him.
5. Episode 5
December 8, 1996
30 min
Tom finds an ally in London, but the king is still missing.
6. Episode 6
December 15, 1996
30 min
Edward and Miles are anxious to get to London before Tom Canty is crowned king of England.
Philip Sarson
Prince Edward/Tom Canty

James Purefoy
Miles Hendon

John Bowe
The Duke of Somerset/The Earl of Hertford

Peter Jeffrey
The Duke of Norfolk

Richenda Carey
Lady Milford

Douglas Reith
Chamberlain

Sophia Myles
Lady Jane Grey

Lucy Speed
Nan Canty

Keith Michell
King Henry VIII

Rupert Frazer
Sir Thomas Seymour

John Judd
John Canty