Tenko

Tenko (1981-1984)

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Created by Lavinia Warner, Tenko told the forgotten real-life story of the women prisoners of the Japanese who for three-and-a-half years suffered severe privations in barely habitable Sumatran camps. Written by Jill Hyem, Anne Valery and Paul Wheeler, the series followed the experiences of one particular group of women from the Fall of Singapore in February 1942 and their subsequent internment, through to their liberation in September 1945 and their ensuing attempts to rebuild their shattered lives. A feature-length reunion special set in 1950, rounded off the series.

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Scheduleevery Thursday at 21:25 (60 min)

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E10SayonaraDec 10, 1984
S03E09On the RocksDec 3, 1984
S03E08The VisitNov 26, 1984
S03E07EvidenceNov 19, 1984
S03E06DiaryNov 12, 1984
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Tenko premiere?

Tenko premiered on October 22, 1981.

Who created the TV show Tenko?

Tenko was created by Lavinia Warner.

What is the setting of Tenko?

Tenko is set in a Japanese internment camp during World War II.

Who played the character of Marion Jefferson in Tenko?

The character of Marion Jefferson was played by Ann Bell.

What was the occupation of Blanche Simmons in Tenko?

Blanche Simmons was a missionary in Tenko.

Who was forced to leave her baby outside the barbed wire fence in Tenko?

Rose Millar was forced to leave her baby outside the barbed wire fence in Tenko.

Name the actress who played the character of Kate Norris in Tenko?

The character of Kate Norris was played by Stephanie Beacham.

What type of character was Dorothy Bennett in Tenko?

Dorothy Bennett was a nurse in Tenko.

What was the name of the character played by Claire Oberman in Tenko?

Claire Oberman played the character of Vicky Hicks in Tenko.

Who portrayed the character of Miriam in Tenko?

The character of Miriam was portrayed by Veronica Roberts in Tenko.

Who was the character played by Emily Bolton in Tenko?

Emily Bolton played the character of Topsy Merritt in Tenko.

What was the nationality of Beatrice Mason in Tenko?

Beatrice Mason was of British nationality in Tenko.

Who played the character of Sally Markham in Tenko?

The character of Sally Markham was played by Elizabeth Chambers in Tenko.

Who was the character played by Stephanie Cole in Tenko?

Stephanie Cole played the character of Dr. Beatrice Mason in Tenko.

In which country was Tenko primarily filmed?

Tenko was primarily filmed in the United Kingdom.

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