In the London of 1537, two boys resembling each other exactly meet accidentally and exchange "roles" for a short while. After many adventures, the prince regains his rightful identity and graciously makes his "twin" a ward of the court.
Guy Williams Miles Hendon
Laurence Naismith Earl of Hertford
Donald Houston John Canty
Sean Scully Prince Edward / Tom Canty
Niall MacGinnis Father Andrew
Geoffrey Keen Yokel
Paul Rogers Henry VIII
Dorothy Alison Mrs. Canty
Jane Asher Lady Jane Grey
Peter Butterworth Will the Knifegrinder
Reginald Beckwith Landlord
Sheila Allen Princess Mary
Derek Godfrey Guard
Geoffrey Bayldon Sir Goeffrey
Nigel Green The Ruffler
Michael Ripper Broom Peddler