TV series

Victoria

Name: Victoria
Released: 2016
Cast: Jenna Coleman, Tom Hughes, Nell Hudson, Ferdinand Kingsley, Adrian Schiller

2016–2019· 3 seasons· 45 min episodesTV-PG★ 7.4Canceled

On ITV1 — From Mammoth Screen · Masterpiece

Defiance. Determination. Destiny.

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Synopsis

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”.

Themes

london, england monarchy royal family romance royalty britain period drama british history queen of england palace intrigue historical drama 19th century victorian era queen victoria

Episodes

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E1 Doll 123Next upAug 28, 2016 · 69 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Alice Orr-Ewing (Lady Flora Hastings), Robin McCallum (Lord Portman), Richard Dixon (Lord Chancellor), Julian Finnigan (Lord Hastings), Michael Parkhouse (Lord Melbourne's Butler), Paul Rhys (Sir John Conroy), Nichola McAuliffe (Duchess of Cumberland), Peter Firth (Duke of Cumberland)
E2 Ladies in WaitingAug 29, 2016 · 45 min · ★ 7.1
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Robin McCallum (Lord Portman), Richard Dixon (Lord Chancellor), Julian Finnigan (Lord Hastings), Guy Oliver-Watts (Sir James Hayter), Michael Parkhouse (Lord Melbourne's Butler), Joe Standerline (Drunken Swell), Dan Carey (Ratcatcher), Paul Rhys (Sir John Conroy)
E3 Brocket HallSep 4, 2016 · 45 min · ★ 7.1
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: David Oakes (Prince Ernest), Paul Rhys (Sir John Conroy), Nichola McAuliffe (Duchess of Cumberland), Daisy Brown (Soprano), Nicholas Agnew (Prince George), Peter Firth (Duke of Cumberland), Rufus Sewell (Lord Melbourne), Alex Jennings (King Leopold)
E4 The Clockwork PrinceSep 11, 2016 · 46 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: David Oakes (Prince Ernest), Ben Abell (Rowland Hill), Basil Eidenbenz (Lohlein), Rufus Sewell (Lord Melbourne), Samantha Colley (Eliza), Margaret Clunie (Harriet, Duchess of Sutherland), Alex Jennings (King Leopold)
E5 An Ordinary WomanSep 18, 2016 · 46 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: David Oakes (Prince Ernest), Gertrude Thoma (Hilde), Basienka Blake (Brothel Madam), Carolin Stoltz (Gretchen), Clare Wille (Lady Peel), David Bamber (Duke of Sussex), Simon Paisley Day (Lord Chamberlain), Basil Eidenbenz (Lohlein)
E6 The Queen's HusbandSep 25, 2016 · 46 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: David Oakes (Prince Ernest), David Bamber (Duke of Sussex), Terence Beesley (Buxton), Scott Arthur (Peeler), Daisy Goodwin (Duchess of Inverness), Cornell John (Jonas Barrett), Basil Eidenbenz (Lohlein), Samantha Colley (Eliza)
E7 The Engine of ChangeOct 2, 2016 · 46 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Simon Paisley Day (Lord Chamberlain), Bruce Mackinnon (Hannam), James Wilby (Sir Piers Gifford), Annabel Mullion (Lady Beatrice Gifford), Ryan Pope (Engineer), Basil Eidenbenz (Lohlein), Robin Soans (Sir James Clark), Margaret Clunie (Harriet, Duchess of Sutherland)
E8 Young EnglandOct 9, 2016 · 47 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: David Oakes (Prince Ernest), Peter Firth (Duke of Cumberland), Basil Eidenbenz (Lohlein), Harry McEntire (Edward Oxford), Andrew Scarborough (Captain Childers), Aoife Kennan (Abigail Owen), John Hodgkinson (Police Inspector), Samantha Colley (Eliza)