Prince Regent

1979 - 1979

Mad for Love

4th September 1979

Episode 1

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.

Put Not Your Trust in Princes

11th September 1979

Episode 2

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.

The Bride from Brunswick

18th September 1979

Episode 3

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?

The Trouble with Women

25th September 1979

Episode 4

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?

Father and Son

9th October 1979

Episode 5

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?

God Save the King

16th October 1979

Episode 6

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.

Milk and Honey

23rd October 1979

Episode 7

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.

Defeat...and Victory

30th October 1979

Episode 8

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.

Top Cast

Peter Egan•Nigel Davenport•Bosco Hogan

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.

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Peter Egan

George, Prince of Wales / King George IV

Nigel Davenport Image

Nigel Davenport

King George III

Bosco Hogan Image

Bosco Hogan

Frederick, Duke of York

Frances White

Queen Charlotte

Full Crew

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Carl Davis

Original Music Composer

John Green

Lighting Director

Colin Tucker

Producer

Raymond Hughes

Costume Designer

Toni Chapman

Makeup Artist

Ray Angel

Sound

Ian Leiper

Sound

David Hambelton

Editor

Sally Head Image

Sally Head

Script Editor

Anthony Garrick

Production Assistant

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