As monarchs go, King George is of the better kind. He's gruff and has annoying quirks, but he cares for people and country. He's neither a cruel tyrant, nor a wasteful peacock - which the prince is.

Trouble is, King George is not well any more. In his head. What we can diagnose to be likely porphyria today, was simply madness back then.

The Madness of King George has its aspects of tragedy, family drama, intrigue, comedy; but always present are the reflections about politics, power, monarchy and what it is, can be, should be (and whether at all).

It presents itself as a period piece, b... read the rest.