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Children of the New Forest

TV·1998–1998·1 season, 6 episodes·Family, Action & Adventure, Drama

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A colonel during the 1640s English Civil War gets killed, leaving his four children in the care of their aunt. For fear of their safety the children were sent to a forester's home in the forest. While there they encounter numerous adventures, including assisting King Charles who has also escaped from captivity.

Castfull cast & details

Tom WisdomTom WisdomEdward Beverly
Joanna Kirkland
Joanna KirklandAlice BeverlyMalcolm StorryMalcolm StorryJacob ArmitageRichard HefferRichard HefferColonel BeverlyMichael MaloneyMichael MaloneyCharles Stuart, King of EnglandLucy SpeedLucy SpeedMartha
Danny Worters
Danny WortersHumphrey Beverly
Emily Ruck-Keene
Emily Ruck-KeeneEdith Beverly

Episodes by season

Season016Episodes1998Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Episode 1November 15, 1998—
  2. S01E02Episode 2November 22, 1998—
  3. S01E03Episode 3November 29, 1998—
  4. S01E04Episode 4December 6, 1998—
  5. S01E05Episode 5December 13, 1998—
  6. S01E06Episode 6December 20, 1998—

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