Prince Regent
series not in production
Ended
Drama
Seasons | 1
Episodes | 8
avg.Runtime | 50 min
First EP | 1979-09-04
Last EP | 1979-10-30
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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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BBC
Season List
season 1 || Season 1
Relesed on | 1979-09-04
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.
1
Mad for Love
1979-09-04
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.
2
Put Not Your Trust in Princes
1979-09-11
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.
3
The Bride from Brunswick
1979-09-18
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?
4
The Trouble with Women
1979-09-25
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?
5
Father and Son
1979-10-09
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?
6
God Save the King
1979-10-16
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.
7
Milk and Honey
1979-10-23
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.
8
Defeat...and Victory
1979-10-30
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
CREW
Raymond Hughes
Costume Designer
Costume & Make-Up
Toni Chapman
Makeup Artist
Costume & Make-Up
David Hambelton
Editor
Editing
John Green
Lighting Director
Lighting
Anthony Garrick
Production Assistant
Production
Colin Tucker
Producer
Production
Ray Angel
Sound
Sound
Ian Leiper
Sound
Sound
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer
Sound
Sally Head
Script Editor
Writing
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