Prince Regent

Prince Regent

Limited Series 1979 · 8 eps · ★ 6.3 · Drama

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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.

Directed by Michael Simpson

Network: BBC One

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Peter Egan George, Prince of Wales / King George IV
Nigel Davenport King George III
Bosco Hogan Frederick, Duke of York
Frances White Queen Charlotte

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