Victoria
First aired: 2016-08-28
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”.
Creators
Casting
- Jenna ColemanQueen Victoria
- Tom HughesPrince Albert
- Kate FleetwoodPrincess Feodora
- Nell HudsonNancy Skerrett
- Ferdinand KingsleyFrancatelli
- Adrian SchillerPenge
- Tommy KnightArchibald Brodie
- Anna Wilson-JonesLady Emma Portman
- John SessionsLord John Russell
- Laurence FoxLord Palmerston
Series 1
The first series tells the story of the first years of Queen Victoria's reign, beginning with the moment of the Queen's accession in 1837, following her first faltering steps from capricious, hormonal teenager with a weak grasp on her duties and responsibilities to her marriage to Albert.
Number of episodes 8
Series 2
Resuming one month after the first series ended, series two establishes Victoria as a working mother, learning to balance her responsibilities as both parent and Queen. However, Prince Albert is still struggling to find a role for himself alongside his powerful wife as she returns to her duties, intent on proving that she can be both a mother and dedicated Queen.
Number of episodes 8
Series 3
Starting in 1848, the third series depicts a turbulent and uncertain time for both Europe and the monarchy. With revolutions on the continent and the Chartist movement reaching its peak in London, Victoria is under pressure from the government to leave London for her own safety.
Number of episodes 8
