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The Lost Prince

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This is the little-known story of Prince John, the youngest child of George V and Queen Mary, whose short life spanned a momentous period in history - the political build-up to the First World War. This drama tells the very human story of a unique family and an extraordinary boy.
2003
DramaHeartwarmingHeavy
DramaHeartwarmingHeavy
2003
Season 1
2 episodes

  • 1. Episode 1

    1. Episode 1

    Young Prince Johnnie and his devoted nanny, Lalla, are to be exiled to Sandringham in Norfolk. Distanced from his father and mother he still remains a witness to the collapse of this apparently indestructible dynasty into the chaos of the First World War.
    Young Prince Johnnie and his devoted nanny, Lalla, are to be exiled to Sandringham in Norfolk. Distanced from his father and mother he still remains a witness to the collapse of this apparently indestructible dynasty into the chaos of the First World War.
    13+
    1 h 29 min
    Jan 19, 2003

  • 2. Episode 2

    2. Episode 2

    As if by accident, the Royal families of Europe find their countries plunged into conflict and the young children of the monarch, George V, watch with bemusement as their elders become weighed down by the effects of the conflagration that has enveloped the continent. Through this tragedy, the bright spirit of Johnnie remains undimmed.
    As if by accident, the Royal families of Europe find their countries plunged into conflict and the young children of the monarch, George V, watch with bemusement as their elders become weighed down by the effects of the conflagration that has enveloped the continent. Through this tragedy, the bright spirit of Johnnie remains undimmed.
    13+
    1 h 30 min
    Jan 26, 2003
    • The Lost Prince
    DramaHeartwarmingHeavy
    2003
    This is the little-known story of Prince John, the youngest child of George V and Queen Mary, whose short life spanned a momentous period in history - the political build-up to the First World War. This drama tells the very human story of a unique family and an extraordinary boy.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Stephen Poliakoff
    Producers
    John ChapmanPeter FinchamJoanna BeresfordDavid M Thompson
    Cast
    Miranda RichardsonMichael GambonGina McKeeTom Hollander
    Studio
    BBC Studios
    Content advisory
    13+
    flashing lightsFlashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
    Audio languages
    EnglishEnglish Dialogue Boost: MediumEnglish Dialogue Boost: High
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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