Ann Bell stars as Dr. Beatrice Mason, Stephanie Cole as Nellie Keene, and Louise Jameson as Rose Millar in the BBC drama Tenko about British women interned by the Japanese in WWII.
Main cast
- Dr. Beatrice MasonAnn Bell1–3Main
- Nellie KeeneStephanie Cole1–3Main
- Rose MillarLouise Jameson1–3Main
- JossElizabeth Chambers1–3Main
- Marian JeffersonVeronica Roberts1–3Main
- Mrs. Van MeyerRenée Asherson1–3Main
- Mrs. O’MalleyPatricia Lawrence1–3Main
Supporting cast
- Colonel YamauchiEiji Kusuhara1–3Supp
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About this cast
Tenko is a BBC television drama series that aired from 1981 to 1984, following the lives of a group of British women interned in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp in Singapore during World War II. The series focuses on their struggles, friendships, and resilience. The main cast includes Ann Bell as Dr. Beatrice Mason, Stephanie Cole as Nellie Keene, and Louise Jameson as Rose Millar.
FAQs
Who plays Dr. Beatrice Mason in Tenko?
Dr. Beatrice Mason is played by Ann Bell.
Who plays Nellie Keene in Tenko?
Nellie Keene is played by Stephanie Cole.
Who plays Rose Millar in Tenko?
Rose Millar is played by Louise Jameson.
Who plays Colonel Yamauchi in Tenko?
Colonel Yamauchi is played by Eiji Kusuhara.
How many seasons of Tenko are there?
Tenko ran for three seasons from 1981 to 1984.
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