“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”.
3 seasons · 24 episodes
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 governm
S3 E1Uneasy Lies the Head that Wears the Crown
Mar 24, 20197.446 min
Revolution sweeps across Europe and pressure builds on Victoria with new arrivals at the Palace.
S3 E2London Bridge is Falling Down
Mar 31, 20197.145 min
Victoria must decide whether to fight the Chartists with force or allow them to present their petition.
S3 E3Et In Arcadia
Apr 7, 20195.745 min
At Osborne House, Albert relishes the opportunity to spend time with the family away from London, but Victoria is desperate to get back to the Palace and the business of politics.
S3 E4Foreign Bodies
Apr 14, 20197.145 min
When Albert leaves the Palace for Cambridge, Victoria faces the traumatic impact of a cholera epidemic on the streets of London.
S3 E5A Show of Unity
Apr 21, 20197.345 min
After an assassination attempt, the Royal household visit Ireland. Intrigue, conflict and romance all blossom during a stay at the Palmerston estate.
S3 E6A Coburg Quartet
Apr 28, 20195.445 min
A Georgian ball at the Palace could not come at a worse time as private pictures of the Royal family are made public.
Jenna Coleman
Queen Victoria
Tom Hughes
Prince Albert
Nell Hudson
Nancy Skerrett
Ferdinand Kingsley
Francatelli
Adrian Schiller
Penge
Tommy Knight
Archibald Brodie
Jordan Waller
Lord Alfred Paget
Anna Wilson-Jones
Lady Emma Portman
Daniela Holtz
Baroness Louise Lehzen
Catherine Flemming
Duchess of Kent
Nigel Lindsay
Sir Robert Peel
Margaret Clunie
Harriet, Duchess of Sutherland
