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Tenko (1981)

TV Series ★ 8.3 60 min

Drama War & Politics

Based on real-life experiences, Tenko remains one of the most fondly remembered and acclaimed BBC dramas of the early 1980s. It follows a group of women, formerly comfortably well-off ex-pats living in Singapore, as they are captured by the Japanese during World War II.

Lavinia Warner Creator

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Quick facts

Released
October 22, 1981
Runtime
60 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0081944
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English

Themes

Cast

Stephanie Cole Stephanie Cole Beatrice Mason Jean Anderson Jean Anderson Lady Jocelyn 'Joss' Holbrook Ann Bell Ann Bell Marion Jefferson Emily Bolton Emily Bolton Christina Campbell Claire Oberman Claire Oberman Kate Norris Elizabeth Chambers Mrs. Domenica Van Meyer

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Frequently asked questions

What is Tenko about?
Based on real-life experiences, Tenko remains one of the most fondly remembered and acclaimed BBC dramas of the early 1980s. It follows a group of women, formerly comfortably well-off ex-pats living in Singapore, as they are captured by the Japanese during World War II.
Who created Tenko?
Tenko was created by Lavinia Warner.
Who stars in Tenko?
Tenko stars Stephanie Cole, Jean Anderson, Ann Bell, Emily Bolton.
When was Tenko released?
Tenko is a 1981 drama, war & politics series.
Where can I watch Tenko?
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