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Tenko

8.3(12)19811h 0m3 seasons

Where to watch Tenko in United Kingdom

Tenko is streaming on Sky Go in United Kingdom. Availability checked 24 May 2026.

About Tenko

Tenko is a 1981 web series in the Drama and War & Politics genres, created by Lavinia Warner, starring Stephanie Cole, Jean Anderson and Ann Bell. It spans 3 seasons and 30 episodes, and originally aired on BBC One. It holds an average rating of 8.3/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Tenko in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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Overview

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.

Seasons (3)

  • Season 110 episodes · 1981
  • Season 210 episodes · 1982
  • Season 310 episodes · 1984

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Themes & keywords

prisonworld war iiprisoner of warsingaporejunglesoldierperiod dramahistoricalhistorical drama1940swarmodern history

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Tenko in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream Tenko on Sky Go.

Is Tenko on Netflix?+

Tenko is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on Sky Go.

How many seasons of Tenko are there?+

Tenko has 3 seasons and 30 episodes in total.

Who stars in Tenko?+

Tenko stars Stephanie Cole, Jean Anderson, Ann Bell, Emily Bolton and Claire Oberman.

When did Tenko come out?+

Tenko is a 1981 web series created by Lavinia Warner.

What genre is Tenko?+

Tenko is Drama and War & Politics series.

Who created Tenko?+

Tenko was created by Lavinia Warner.

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