Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20110917 | King George III is widely remembered as the British monarch who suffered a temporary, debilitating period of 'madness' as depicted in the play and film by Alan Bennett, 'The Madness of King George', but he was also a highly cultured man; he and his Queen Consort were passionate supporters of the arts and both loved music. In the first of two programmes, Catherine Bott begins a virtual tour of London to trace the legacy of George's artistic patronage through his reign. Featuring music from Handel, JC Bach and Mozart. Catherine Bott traces the legacy of King George III. Featuring Handel, JC Bach and Mozart. Performance and news from the world of early music. |
| 02 | 20110918 | King George III is now often remembered only as 'the mad King', but he and his Queen Consort were passionate supporters of the arts and both loved music. In the second of two programmes, Catherine Bott continues her virtual tour of London, tracing the legacy of George's artistic patronage through his reign. Featuring music from Handel, Purcell and Steffani. Catherine Bott traces the legacy of King George III. Music by Handel, Purcell, Steffani. Performance and news from the world of early music. |