• 1979
  • 50m
Prince Regent

Summary 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. View more details

  • 1979
  • 50m

Prince Regent

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Peter Egan Nigel Davenport Frances White Bosco Hogan

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7.9

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Genres : Drama History Biography

Release date : Sep 3, 1979

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Summary 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. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama History Biography

Release date : Sep 3, 1979

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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Nigel Davenport, Peter Egan, and Bosco Hogan in Prince Regent (1979)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Sep 03, 1979
Mad for Love
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 scandalous, irresponsible, drunken and a lech.
Episode 2 • Sep 10, 1979
Put Not Your Trust in Princes
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 • Sep 17, 1979
The Bride from Brunswick
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 • Sep 24, 1979
The Trouble with Women
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 • Oct 08, 1979
Father and Son
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 • Oct 15, 1979
God Save the King
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 collapse in his health. The Prince finally assumes the Regency.
Episode 7 • Oct 22, 1979
Milk and Honey
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 another. Her marriage ends in tragedy.
Episode 8 • Oct 29, 1979
Defeat...and Victory
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.
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