

How Mad was King George?
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S1 E1 - How Mad was King George?
February 5, 200449minKing George III was the longest-lived and longest-reigning king in British history. But his reputation brands him a foolish, incapable madman. As this history documentary reveals, this unfair assessment overshadows his achievements and qualities as a monarch. With new revelations from diaries and letters and interviews with experts, a very different side to this remarkable ruler emerges.Free trial of BBC Select
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- Substance use alcohol use foul language sexual content
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Directors
- CLaire Whalley
Producers
- Laura Davey
Studio
- BBC
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