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National Theatre Live: The Madness of George III

2018-2h 12min
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6.3 / 10 9

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.

Directed by Adam Penford

Writers Alan Bennett

Stars Mark Gatiss Wilf Scolding Debra Gillett

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Cast

Mark Gatiss's picture in the cast

Mark Gatiss

George III
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Wilf Scolding

Prince of Wales
Debra Gillett's picture in the cast

Debra Gillett

Queen Charlotte
Sara Powell's picture in the cast

Sara Powell

Lady Elizabeth Pembroke
Nadia Albina's picture in the cast

Nadia Albina

Fitzroy
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Nicholas Bishop

William Pitt
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Jack Holden

Greville
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Amanda Hadingue

Fox / Dr Pepys
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David Hounslow

Thurlow
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Stephanie Jacob

Dr Baker / Sherridan
Louise Jameson's picture in the cast

Louise Jameson

Dr Warren
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Andrew Joshi

Dundas

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