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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.

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Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

20 June 2025

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Cast

Frederick Jaeger

Frederick Jaeger

Joachim

Curtis Arden

Curtis Arden

Elam

Elizabeth Robillard

Elizabeth Robillard

Perfect

James Cossins

James Cossins

Old Elam

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