COLLECTION · Series · 1979

Prince Regent

Name: Prince Regent
Genre: Drama
Duration: 50 min

Prince Regent is a British period television series that first aired on the BBC in 1979. It depicted the life of George IV from his youth, time as Prince Regent and his reign as King. It consists of eight episodes of 50 minutes.

* 6.3 TMDB (3)DramaUnited Kingdom

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Countries

United Kingdom

Studios

BBC One · BBC

Runtime

50 min/ep

Age rating

TV-14

Release

04/09/1979

Score · TMDB

6.3 / 10 (3)

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Seasons and episodes

Season 1

8 episodes · 1979

The life and times of George (1762-1830), Prince of Wales, from his early days of debauchery to his ascent to the throne as George IV. His two marriages (one legal, one not), his mistresses, the famous men of his day: all the over-indulgence and frustration of waiting for his father George III to die or remain mad.

Episode 1. Mad for Love

1979-09-04 · 50 min

1782: George, Prince of Wales, heir to the British throne, approaches his coming-of-age. In his own estimate, he is talented, sensitive, a lover of art - and of women. In the opinion of his father, King George III, however, he is a…

Episode 2. Put Not Your Trust in Princes

1979-09-11 · 50 min

1786: The Prince has married his beloved Maria Fitzherbert. However, as she is a Catholic, the ceremony is illegal and secret. Meanwhile, the King's health declines and the Prince hopes to become Regent.

Episode 3. The Bride from Brunswick

1979-09-18 · 50 min

1795: The Prince's illegal marriage to Maria is breaking down, his debts are increasing again, so the Prince begins to think the unthinkable. Why not a second, official, marriage? But who will be the bride this time?

Episode 4. The Trouble with Women

1979-09-25 · 50 min

1795: The Prince now has an "official" wife, Princess Caroline, an unofficial one (Maria Fitzherbert), and a powerful and determined mistress (Lady Jersey). Is it any surprise that he feels besieged by women?

Episode 5. Father and Son

1979-10-09 · 50 min

1801: The King's health has been good for several years but now there are ominous signs of a relapse into madness: convulsions, delusions, incessant talking. Is it at last time for a Regency?

Episode 6. God Save the King

1979-10-16 · 50 min

1806: A Delicate Investigation has been ordered into the alleged adultery of Princess Caroline. The Prince sees a chance for divorce from his hated wife. The death of the King's favourite daughter Princess Amelia contributes to a final…

Episode 7. Milk and Honey

1979-10-23 · 50 min

With the Napoleonic Wars now finally over, the Regent decides that it is time for his beautiful and high-spirited daughter, Princess Charlotte, to marry. He has a candidate, the Prince of Orange, but the strong-willed Princess favours…

Episode 8. Defeat...and Victory

1979-10-30 · 50 min

In 1820, King George III finally dies, and the Regent, now George IV, prepares for the greatest battle of his life. His adversary is his hated wife Caroline, and he is determined to rid himself of her once and for all.

Cast by season

Peter Egan

George, Prince of Wales / King George IV

Nigel Davenport

King George III

Bosco Hogan

Frederick, Duke of York

Frances White

Queen Charlotte

Barbara Shelley

Lady Isobelle Hertford

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