National Theatre Live: The Madness of George III

2h 12m
DramaHistory
6.3

It’s 1786 and King George III is the most powerful man in the world. But his behaviour is becoming increasingly erratic as he succumbs to fits of lunacy. With the King’s mind unravelling at a dramatic pace, ambitious politicians and the scheming Prince of Wales threaten to undermine the power of the Crown, and expose the fine line between a King and a man.

Cast

Mark Gatiss
George III
Wilf Scolding
Prince of Wales
Debra Gillett
Queen Charlotte
Sara Powell
Lady Elizabeth Pembroke
Nadia Albina
Fitzroy
Nicholas Bishop
William Pitt
Jack Holden
Greville
Amanda Hadingue
Fox / Dr Pepys
David Hounslow
Thurlow
Stephanie Jacob
Dr Baker / Sherridan
Louise Jameson
Dr Warren
Andrew Joshi
Dundas
Adam Karim
Fortnum
Harry Kershaw
Duke of York
Billy Postlethwaite
Braun
Adrian Scarborough
Dr Willis
Jessica Temple
Papandiek

Crew

Adam Penford
Director
Alan Bennett
Writer

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