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Final movie role of Gordon Jackson (Harry).
Final television movie of Robert Morley (Lord Chancellor). Morley also appeared in the same year's theatrical movie Istanbul (1989).
The character of Lady Castlemaine, a.k.a. Lady Barbara Castlemaine (Emma Samms) was based on Barbara Palmer, 1st Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine, and a mistress of King Charles II, and whose descendants include Princess Diana and former British Prime Minister Anthony Eden.
One of four filmed adaptations of Barbara Cartland novels directed by John Hough, all made for television, with the teleplays written by Terence Feely. The others being Duel of Hearts (1991), A Hazard of Hearts (1987), and A Ghost in Monte Carlo (1990).
This television movie was broadcast thirty-seven years after its source novel "Cupid Rides Pillion" (a.k.a. "The Secret Heart" and "The Lady and the Highwayman") by Barbara Cartland was published.
"[opening narration] Narrator: In 1649, the English Parliament had executed Charles I and England became a republic under the oppressive reign of General Oliver Cromwell, backed by the army. The king's son, Charles II, made repeated attempted from France to regain the throne"
"[first lines] Lord Lucius Vyne: There's not much time, Milord. The boat back to France will be waiting in the next cove. King Charles II: Lord Lucius, I am glad you persuaded me to risk coming out of exile in France to see for myself. I know now that the people are for me. They're sick of Cromwell and his Commonwealth! They want their Charles II. But you have made powerful enemies. When I am back on the throne, if you should need me, send me this. [hands Lord Lucius his ring] Lord Lucius Vyne: I am honored, sire, but I fear you will have enough enemies of your own. [hearing the sound of hoofbeats in the distance] Lord Lucius Vyne: And now, if you please, I shall be king for a day. [Lord Lucius swaps hats with Charles]"
