Tenko (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Series · ★ 8.3
Released in 1981, Tenko is a drama and war & politics series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Tenko stars Stephanie Beacham as Rose Millar, Stephanie Cole as Beatrice Mason, Jean Anderson as Lady Jocelyn 'Joss' Holbrook and Ann Bell as Marion Jefferson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Tenko sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Sky Go. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tenko page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tenko tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tenko (1981)?
- In GB, Tenko is available to stream on Sky Go. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tenko worth watching?
- Tenko holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tenko?
- Tenko stars Stephanie Beacham, Stephanie Cole, Jean Anderson, Ann Bell and Patricia Lawrence.
- When was Tenko released?
- Tenko was released in 1981.