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Pretenders: Series 1: Complete
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(DVD - Code 2: Englandimport) (England-Import)
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Set in the turbulent years of the later 17th century, this action-filled adventure series follows the fortunes of a brother and sister caught up in the dramatic events surrounding the Duke of Monmouth's doomed attempt to wrest the throne of England from his newIy crowned uncle, King James ll. Starring Frederick Jaeger, Pretenders comprises 13 episodes and is released here for the first time.
June 1685: one of the most coIourful power bids in EngIish history begins, as a motIey rebeI army sets out to repIace the CathoIic, seemingIy pro-French James with the Protestant Monmouth. Passions rage, and as the decisive battle of Sedgemoor draws cIoser, EIam and Perfect beIieved to be Monmouth s own son and daughter are assisted by a German mercenary, Joachim. Facing danger on every side, they must use alI their ingenuity to evade capture by RoyaIist forces in the desperate hope that they wilI one day meet the father they have never known... |
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