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Victoria

Victoria
★ 7.4/10•2016•45m•TV-PG•Drama
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Defiance. Determination. Destiny.

The story of Queen Victoria, who came to the throne at a time of great economic turbulence and resurgent republicanism – and died 64 years later the head of the largest empire the world had ever seen, having revitalised the throne’s public image and become “grandmother of Europe”.

StatusCanceled
Runtime45m
LanguageEN
First Air DateAug 28, 2016

Episodes

Episode 1 - Doll 123E169m

Doll 123

In 1838, at the age of 18, young princess Alexandrina's life is transformed when she ascends the throne of Great Britain and becomes Queen Victoria. Suddenly finding herself freed of the repressive shackles placed on her by her mother's advisor, Conroy, she builds a new alliance with the charismatic prime minister Lord Melbourne.

Aug 28, 2016

Episode 2 - Ladies in WaitingE245m

Ladies in Waiting

Lord Melbourne's resignation as Prime Minister leaves Victoria devastated. As Lord Melbourne's popularity in the house wanes, the Tories eagerly await their imminent triumph, while the Duke of Cumberland views it as a chance to prey on his niece's vulnerability.

Aug 29, 2016

Episode 3 - Brocket HallE345m

Brocket Hall

A Chartist uprising in Newport underlines the instability of the monarchy. King Leopold suggests to Victoria that she consider Prince Albert as a possible consort, a development that results in the young queen being surrounded by suitors.

Sep 4, 2016

Episode 4 - The Clockwork PrinceE446m

The Clockwork Prince

Prince Albert arrives in England for the first time, and he and Victoria take an instant dislike to each other in an awkward first encounter. Below stairs, Albert's valet clashes with the royal servants, while Skerrett is visited by a girl in need of money.

Sep 11, 2016

Episode 5 - An Ordinary WomanE546m

An Ordinary Woman

Melbourne warns Victoria that Parliament will not be happy about her marrying a German prince, a prediction that proves all too accurate when the Privy Council refuse to grant Albert a royal title. The prince fears for his future in England, while Victoria succumbs to paranoia, becoming convinced that he only intends to marry her for the financial independence he will gain.

Sep 18, 2016

Episode 6 - The Queen's HusbandE646m

The Queen's Husband

Albert feels he needs a greater role in public affairs, and becomes involved in the anti-slavery movement. Victoria matches wills with the Duke of Sussex to see that her husband is granted more respect, while Skerrett faces a dilemma when she realises that the only person who can save her cousin and child from certain death is the man she trusts the least.

Sep 25, 2016

Episode 7 - The Engine of ChangeE746m

The Engine of Change

The queen becomes pregnant, and declares that Albert will become head of state in the event of her death. The developments outrage members of the Tory party, who fear a German prince holding sway over the nation and make arrangements to disrupt his visit to the industrial north. The consort finds an unlikely ally in Sir Robert Peel, who seeks royal approval for the rapidly developing railway. At first, Victoria does not approve, but soon changes her mind when she experiences Peel's creation for herself.

Oct 2, 2016

Episode 8 - Young EnglandE847m

Young England

A heavily pregnant Victoria is frustrated by both Albert and her mother's attempts to confine her to the Palace. Cumberland arrives in London, hoping that Victoria may die in childbirth, as he is still the heir Presumptive. Determined to show herself in public, Victoria goes for a drive and is accosted by an unhinged admirer, desperate to free her from her ‘German tyrant'. Whilst Victoria is taken aback, she is resolute that it will not frighten her and despite Albert's misgiving, goes out again.

Oct 9, 2016

Actors

Jenna Coleman

Jenna Coleman

Queen Victoria

Tom Hughes

Tom Hughes

Prince Albert

Nell Hudson

Nell Hudson

Nancy Skerrett

Ferdinand Kingsley

Ferdinand Kingsley

Francatelli

Adrian Schiller

Adrian Schiller

Penge

Tommy Knight

Tommy Knight

Archibald Brodie

Louisa Bay

Princess Vicky

Anna Wilson-Jones

Anna Wilson-Jones

Lady Emma Portman

Jordan Waller

Jordan Waller

Lord Alfred Paget

Lily Travers

Lily Travers

Duchess Sophie of Monmouth

Laurie Shepherd

Laurie Shepherd

Prince Bertie

Kate Fleetwood

Kate Fleetwood

Princess Feodora

Laurence Fox

Laurence Fox

Lord Palmerston

John Sessions

John Sessions

Lord John Russell

David Burnett

David Burnett

Joseph

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