BBC One · Ended

Prince Regent

Drama, History · 1979

Last aired: S1 E8, Defeat and Victory · 1979-10-30

Prince Regent is a BBC period drama that follows the life of George IV from his younger years as Prince Regent to his reign as King.

Cast

Peter Egan Prince Regent

Nigel Davenport King George III

Keith Barron Charles James Fox

Frances White Queen Charlotte

Susannah York Maria Fitzherbert

Bosco Hogan Frederick, Duke of York and Albany

Season 1

E1 Mad for Love 1979-09-04 · 50 min In his own estimate talented, passionate, sensitive, a lover of art, of sport, of freedom, of women ... In his father's opinion scandalous and irresponsible, a drunkard, a ne'er-do-well, a lecher ... 1782, and George Augustus Frederick , Prince of Wales, heir to the throne of England, approaches his coming-of-age.

E2 Put Not Your Trust in Princes 1979-09-11 · 50 min The Prince has married his beloved Maria. The ceremony is illegal and secret, hidden not only from the King but also from Fox. And the rumours, and whispers of scandal, soon begin ...

E3 The Bride from Brunswick 1979-09-18 · 50 min The illegal marriage to Maria turning cold, his debts steadily increasing, the Prince begins to think the unthinkable... Why not a second, official, marriage? But who will be the bride this time?

E4 The Trouble with Women 1979-09-25 · 50 min An official wife, an unofficial wife, and a powerful and determined mistress - is it any surprise that the Prince feels besieged by women?

E5 Father and Son 1979-10-09 · 50 min 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?

E6 God Save the King 1979-10-16 · 50 min A Delicate Investigation has been ordered into the alleged adultery of Princess Caroline. The Prince sees a chance for divorce from his hated wife.

E7 Milk and Honey 1979-10-23 · 50 min The Regent decides that it is time for his beautiful and high-spirited daughter, Princess Charlotte, to marry. He has a candidate - but the strong-willed Princess has her own opinions on the subject.

E8 Defeat and Victory 1979-10-30 · 50 min The Prince 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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