Pretenders

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 By

Status

Ended

Original Name

Pretenders

First Air Date

February 27, 1972

Last Air Date

May 21, 1972

Seasons

1

Episodes

13

Language

Production Companies

Networks

S01E13

Fare Thee Well

Joachim is now on the run and, amid a climactic series of events, abandons the two children.

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