Bernhard, schavuit van Oranje
Bernhard, schavuit van Oranje (English title: Bernhard, scoundrel of Orange) is a Dutch television program depicting the more than only turbulent life of a prince consort. It is a compelling drama concerning a man who tries to be himself, but must survive deep crises, finally to see the real meaning of love. Within the Dutch royal family there is actually no more talked about character than Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld. Whether it concerns Greet Hofmans, extramarital affairs, or Lockheed, Prince Bernhard faced a lot of scandals throughout the course of his life. Besides this he was, and is a person, loved by many as a war hero. A man of extremes. In four parts Prince Bernhard tells the tale of his life. Not only through the spyglass, but especially to his grandson's wife, Princess Máxima of the Netherlands, who will be soon the Queen next to Prince Willem-Alexander. In a way, she takes the same position as Prince Bernhard did in his life. In their conversations and discussions it becomes clear how much they are different, but also how much they are the same. For Princess Máxima this is sometimes very confronting. The tale drags us throughout the course of the Prince's life, from Soestdijk, his beloved German Reckenwalde, Berlin, London, Argentina and Canada.
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| Genre | Serial drama Docudrama |
| Starring | Daan Schuurmans Eric Schneider Loes Haverkort Ellen Vogel Lotje van Lunteren |
| Country of origin |  |
| Original language(s) | Dutch German English Spanish |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
| Production | |
| Production location(s) | Netherlands Germany England Canada Argentina |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | VPRO |
| Original release | January 4 – January 25, 2010 |
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| Website | |
Cast
| Actor | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Daan Schuurmans | Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld | 1930s - 1970s |
| Eric Schneider | Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld | 1990s - 21st century |
| Loes Haverkort | Princess Máxima | 1990s - 21st century |
| Ellen Vogel | Juliana of the Netherlands | 1990s - 21st century |
| David Eeles | Sefton Delmer | 1930/40s |
| Lotje van Lunteren | Juliana of the Netherlands | 1930s - 1970s |
| Willy van der Griendt | Armgard of Sierstorpff-Cramm | 1930s - 1970s |
| Herman van Ulsen | Prince Bernhard of Lippe | 1930s |
| Rick Nicolet | Wilhelmina of the Netherlands | 1930s - 1960s |
| Hugo Haenen | Prince Claus | 1960s |
| Marie Louise Stheins | Beatrix of the Netherlands | 1990s - 21st century |
| Vincent Linthorst | Prince Willem-Alexander | 1990s - 21st century |
| Elsje Scherjon | Cocky Gilles | 1990s - 21st century |
| Frederik de Groot | Willem Drees | 1940s - 1950s |
| Trudi Klever | Greet Hofmans | 1940s - 1950s |
| Amelie van de Klashorst | Princess Christina "Marijke" | 1940s - 1950s |
| Skip Goeree | Ian Fleming | 1940s |
| Vincent Rietveld | Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema | 1940s |
| Juan Carlos Tajes | Juan Perón | 1940s |
| Reinier Bulder | Eva Perón | 1940s |
| Beppe Costa | Alfredo Stroessner | 1950s |
