The Lost Prince (2002)

Professor Cornelieus from London , 23/11/2004

This BBC drama was well received when it was aired as a two part special, and skirts comfortable territory for BBC costume drama afficionados - England's Royal Family around the time of the second World War. it is the kind of thing British televsion does particularly well.

Unfolding the quiet story of the epileptic Prince John takes skill, and

a superb cast handles the job with low-keyed professionalism. Especially memorable is Miranda Richardson as the prince's mother Queen Mary, tied to a rigid sense of duty but concerned, too, for her son.

A mini series that encompasses the Great War, the Russian revolution,

and the suffragette movement is well worth the effort to see. And kids

will like this, too.

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Rooby from Sheffield, England , 07/07/2006

I thoroughly enjoyed this little gem - another triumph for Stephen Poliakoff. I was beautifully done and portrayed life within the royal family at that time and their shame of what was considered unacceptable within their ranks. Lovely family viewing and easy to watch.

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Beverley Atkins Smart from Bristol , 11/01/2005

Our family enjoyed this historical drama. It is thoroughly suitable for older children, though the murder of the Russian royal family is too graphic for younger ones. A real weepie, with lots of historical detail and plenty of historical characters. Gorgeous sets and costumes, and thoughtful acting, without being over-the-top.

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Marie from England , 19/05/2005

I enjoyed this. I missed it when it was shown on television. However, I did think that maybe it was a bit too long but it is worth watching.

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Professor Cornelieus from London , 23/11/2004

This BBC drama was well received when it was aired as a two part special, and skirts comfortable territory for BBC costume drama afficionados - England's Royal Family around the time of the second World War. it is the kind of thing British televsion does particularly well.

Unfolding the quiet story of the epileptic Prince John takes skill, and

a superb cast handles the job with low-keyed professionalism. Especially memorable is Miranda Richardson as the prince's mother Queen Mary, tied to a rigid sense of duty but concerned, too, for her son.

A mini series that encompasses the Great War, the Russian revolution,

and the suffragette movement is well worth the effort to see. And kids

will like this, too.

  2 out of 3 people found this review helpful

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Marie from England , 19/05/2005

I enjoyed this. I missed it when it was shown on television. However, I did think that maybe it was a bit too long but it is worth watching.

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