Prince Regent

Name: Prince Regent
Genre: Drama
Rating: 6.3

6.3

1979 – 19791 Seasons · 8 EpisodesEnded

Drama

Overview

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.

Network: BBC One

Cast

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

Episodes

Season 1

S1E1

Episode 1 · 50m

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.

Sep 4, 1979

S1E2

Episode 2 · 50m

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.

Sep 11, 1979

S1E3

Episode 3 · 50m

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?

Sep 18, 1979

S1E4

Episode 4 · 50m

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?

Sep 25, 1979

S1E5

Episode 5 · 50m

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?

Oct 9, 1979

S1E6

Episode 6 · 50m

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.

Oct 16, 1979

S1E7

Episode 7 · 50m

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.

Oct 23, 1979

S1E8

Episode 8 · 50m

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.

Oct 30, 1979