Landmark account of Britain's former longest-reigning monarch who acceded the throne in a time of resurgent republicanism. This drama chronicles the Queen's incredible 64-year reign.
EPISODE 1
Doll 123
First in an eight-part series about the life of Queen Victoria. On the death of her uncle King William IV in 1837, 18-year-old Princess Victoria becomes queen. Her mother the Duchess of Kent, influenced by her advisor Sir John Conroy, tries to exert control over the young monarch. Victoria copes with the unknown with the help of prime minister Lord Melbourne. They are enchanted by each other - Victoria by the older man's erudite wisdom and experience, and he by the young queen's lack of guile. Gossip soon erupts over the closeness of their relationship and Melbourne, fearing scandal, retreats. Victoria is left prey to Conroy, who seizes the chance to take control and undermine the queen. Against Melbourne's instructions, Victoria rushes into an ill-considered accusation and the celebration of her coronation is abruptly curtailed when she learns she has involved the crown in scandal.
EPISODE 2
Ladies in Waiting
Eight-part drama series about the early reign of Queen Victoria. Lord Melbourne's resignation as Prime Minister leaves Victoria devastated. As the ambitious Conroy and her uncle the Duke of Cumberland scheme against her, the vulnerable queen devises a risky plot to get Melbourne back. Her stubborn approach soon threatens to undermine the foundations of the monarchy.
EPISODE 3
Brocket Hall
Eight-part drama series about the early reign of Queen Victoria. When Victoria's uncle Leopold proposes Albert as a husband, other suitors also swoop in, desperate to win the Queen's hand in marriage. Although Victoria is determined to reign alone, Leopold rightly suspects that her indifference to marriage is something to do with the chemistry between her and Melbourne.
EPISODE 4
The Clockwork Prince
Eight-part drama series about the early reign of Queen Victoria. Prince Albert immediately puts Victoria on the defensive, but despite her protestations of indifference, she struggles to hide her true feelings towards him. Victoria faces a difficult choice between the comfortable familiarity of Melbourne and the enthralling but prickly Albert.
EPISODE 5
An Ordinary Woman
Eight-part drama series about the early reign of Queen Victoria. When Victoria's efforts to secure Albert a settlement are rejected by parliament, both she and her fiance start to fear for their future together. As the wedding draws ever closer and the tension escalates, will Victoria and Albert manage to reconcile their differences in time?
EPISODE 6
The Queen's Husband
Eight-part drama series about the early reign of Queen Victoria. The royal couple's blissful happiness is threatened when Albert is publicly humiliated by the Duke of Sussex. Alarmed by her husband's discontent, Victoria is determined to use all her cunning to get Albert the respect he deserves. But Albert has his own ideas about how to prove his worth.
Victoria, The Complete Series 1-2
Victoria, The Complete Series 1-3
Jenna Coleman
Daniela Holtz
Nell Hudson
Catherine H. Flemming
Tom Hughes
Adrian Schiller
Peter Bowles
Tommy Knight
Paul Rhys
Eve Myles
Rufus Sewell