Victoria (2016–2019)
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Victoria comes 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'. The first series of Victoria, will tell the story of the first years of the 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. The show is a saga of interlocking circles – the circuits of power in Buckingham Palace and Westminster, the intermarrying royal houses of Europe and the scandals of the below-stairs palace staff. At the centre stands the new Queen – a spirited, passionate woman who must, somehow, become an enduring icon of stability and strength.
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- 01
Young EnglandA 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. - 02
Warp and WeftDiscontent is growing in the country, and upon hearing the pleas of a silk weaver of Spitalfields, Victoria decides she must help. Against Peel and Albert's advice, she hatches a plan: a fantastic medieval ball at the Palace, where the attendees have to wear costumes made from Spitalfields silk. - 03
The Engine of ChangeThe 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.
Episodes by season
Season01Best season
- S01E01
Doll No 123August 28, 2016In 1838, at the age of 18, young princess Alexandrina's life is transformed when she ascends the throne of Great Britain and becomes Queen V - S01E02
Ladies in WaitingAugust 29, 2016Lord Melbourne's resignation as Prime Minister leaves Victoria devastated. As Lord Melbourne's popularity in the house wanes, the Tories eag - S01E03
Brocket HallSeptember 4, 2016A Chartist uprising in Newport underlines the instability of the monarchy. King Leopold suggests to Victoria that she consider Prince Albert - S01E04
The Clockwork PrinceSeptember 11, 2016Prince Albert arrives in England for the first time, and he and Victoria take an instant dislike to each other in an awkward first encounter - S01E05
An Ordinary WomanSeptember 18, 2016Melbourne warns Victoria that Parliament will not be happy about her marrying a German prince, a prediction that proves all too accurate whe - S01E06
The Queen's HusbandSeptember 25, 2016Albert feels he needs a greater role in public affairs, and becomes involved in the anti-slavery movement. Victoria matches wills with the D - S01E07The Engine of ChangeOctober 2, 2016The queen becomes pregnant, and declares that Albert will become head of state in the event of her death. The developments outrage members o
- S01E08Season's bestYoung EnglandOctober 9, 2016A heavily pregnant Victoria is frustrated by both Albert and her mother's attempts to confine her to the Palace. Cumberland arrives in Londo
Season02
- S02E01
A Soldier's DaughterAugust 27, 2017New mother Victoria is impatient to return to the business of ruling a nation, while Albert attempts to protect her from bad news in Afghani - S02E02
The Green-Eyed MonsterSeptember 3, 2017Victoria realises that she is pregnant again, and her equilibrium is threatened by Albert's burgeoning friendship with female mathematician - S02E03Season's bestWarp and WeftSeptember 10, 2017Discontent is growing in the country, and upon hearing the pleas of a silk weaver of Spitalfields, Victoria decides she must help. Against P
- S02E04
The Sins of the FatherSeptember 17, 2017The royal court celebrates the birth of the Queen's second child, but Victoria alone is unhappy as she struggles to bond with her newborn so - S02E05
Entente CordialeSeptember 24, 2017The young monarch decides it is time to try her hand at foreign relations, as she and an entourage of servants and fellow royals set sail fo - S02E06
Faith, Hope and CharityOctober 1, 2017The queen is horrified by news of famine sweeping Ireland, and tries to persuade the government to take action. However, Peel is reluctant t - S02E07
The King Over the WaterOctober 8, 2017After a series of assassination attempts, the queen is forced to seek sanctuary far from the palace. She and Albert travel to the Scottish H - S02E08
The Luxury of ConscienceOctober 15, 2017Albert resents Lehzen's influence over the queen, and fears she is putting the health of their child at risk. The prince also unwittingly cr
Season03
- S03E01
Season's bestUneasy Lies the Head that Wears the CrownMarch 24, 2019Revolution sweeps across Europe and pressure builds on Victoria with new arrivals at the Palace. - S03E02
London Bridge is Falling DownMarch 31, 2019Victoria must decide whether to fight the Chartists with force or allow them to present their petition. - S03E03
Et In ArcadiaApril 7, 2019At Osborne House, Albert relishes the opportunity to spend time with the family away from London, but Victoria is desperate to get back to t - S03E04
Foreign BodiesApril 14, 2019When Albert leaves the Palace for Cambridge, Victoria faces the traumatic impact of a cholera epidemic on the streets of London. - S03E05
A Show of UnityApril 21, 2019After an assassination attempt, the Royal household visit Ireland. Intrigue, conflict and romance all blossom during a stay at the Palmersto - S03E06
A Coburg QuartetApril 28, 2019A Georgian ball at the Palace could not come at a worse time as private pictures of the Royal family are made public. - S03E07
A Public InconvenienceMay 5, 2019Albert and Palmerston put their reputations on the line, and Victoria must fight against her better judgment to decide where to place her al - S03E08
The White ElephantMay 12, 2019The world's eyes are on the Great Exhibition, and the Royal couple. Does triumph or failure beckon? Lives will be changed forever as intrigu
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