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Based on the story of a British royal Prince locked away because of epilepsy.Based on the story of a British royal Prince locked away because of epilepsy.Based on the story of a British royal Prince locked away because of epilepsy.
- Won 3 Primetime Emmys
- 8 wins & 21 nominations total
Matthew James Thomas
- Prince John (older)
- (as Matthew Thomas)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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Did you know
- TriviaThe character Prince John is autistic.
- GoofsWhen the Union Flag is at half mast after Edward VII dies, it's upside down. The side attached to the pole should have the thick white band at the top.
- Quotes
Prince George: [Speaking about Prince John] He was the only one of us who was able to be himself.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Masterpiece: The Lost Prince: Part 1 (2004)
- SoundtracksRondo for Glass Armonica
(uncredited)
Composed by Joseph Schmittbauer (as J.A. Schmittbauer)
(Queen Alexandra's birthday cake)
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the Queen's forgotten uncle
This short drama focused on the epileptic Prince John, son of George V and Queen Mary, and brother to the present Queen Elizabeth's father, George VI.
We see the story of John from the perspectives of himself and of his nurse, Lalla (the emotionless Gina McKee). As he becomes more out of control and an embarrassment to his family, the little boy becomes more special to the viewer. Johnny is a crank but a lovable one.
Daniel Williams and Matthew Thomas both make an impact as Prince John at different ages, while Tom Hollander and Miranda Richardson are excellent as his repressed and bewildered parents. There's also key roles of interest for Bill Nighy (Stamfordham), Frank Finlay (the PM, Herbert Asquith), and David Barrass (Kaiser Bill).
Aside from the problems accorded by John's illness and confinement, we also see how events unfold in Russia for George V's cousins, the ill-fated Romanov family.
'The Lost Prince' is another winner for writer/director Stephen Poliakoff, and well worth your time. Enjoyable whether you know the story or the intricacies of the Royal family, or not.
We see the story of John from the perspectives of himself and of his nurse, Lalla (the emotionless Gina McKee). As he becomes more out of control and an embarrassment to his family, the little boy becomes more special to the viewer. Johnny is a crank but a lovable one.
Daniel Williams and Matthew Thomas both make an impact as Prince John at different ages, while Tom Hollander and Miranda Richardson are excellent as his repressed and bewildered parents. There's also key roles of interest for Bill Nighy (Stamfordham), Frank Finlay (the PM, Herbert Asquith), and David Barrass (Kaiser Bill).
Aside from the problems accorded by John's illness and confinement, we also see how events unfold in Russia for George V's cousins, the ill-fated Romanov family.
'The Lost Prince' is another winner for writer/director Stephen Poliakoff, and well worth your time. Enjoyable whether you know the story or the intricacies of the Royal family, or not.
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- Mar 14, 2005
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- Also known as
- 失落的王子
- Filming locations
- Black Park Country Park, Black Park Road, Wexham, Buckinghamshire, England, UK(Russian lake, royal car)
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