Victoria
Overview
Queen Victoria's ascent to the throne unfolds during a period marked by economic strife and a wave of republican sentiment. Over her remarkable 64-year reign, she transformed the monarchy's public perception and oversaw the expansion of a vast empire, ultimately earning the title of "grandmother of Europe." As she navigates personal and political challenges, the series highlights her evolution from a young queen into a powerful symbol of stability and tradition during a time of monumental change. Victoria's legacy endures as a testament to her influence over one of history's greatest empires.
Episodes
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1
Doll No 123
Title: Doll No 123 Plot: In the year 1838, 18-year-old Alexandrina experiences a dramatic shift when she becomes Queen Victoria of Great Britain. Wit...
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Ladies in Waiting
Victoria is heartbroken by Lord Melbourne's decision to step down as Prime Minister. With his influence in Parliament diminishing, the Tories are pois...
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3
Brocket Hall
In Newport, a Chartist rebellion highlights the fragility of the monarchy. King Leopold advises Queen Victoria to think about Prince Albert as a poten...
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4
The Clockwork Prince
When Prince Albert makes his debut in England, he and Victoria experience an immediate mutual distaste during their uncomfortable initial meeting. Mea...
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5
An Ordinary Woman
Melbourne cautions Victoria that Parliament is likely to oppose her decision to marry a German prince, a prophecy that quickly comes true when the Pri...
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6
The Queen's Husband
Albert yearns for a more significant involvement in societal issues and joins the fight against slavery. Meanwhile, Victoria engages in a battle of wi...
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7
The Engine of Change
The queen announces her pregnancy and names Albert as the successor to the throne should anything happen to her. This decision enrages the Tory party,...
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8
Young England
Victoria, nearing the end of her pregnancy, feels exasperated by Albert and her mother’s attempts to keep her in the Palace. Meanwhile, Cumberland a...
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A Soldier's Daughter
Title: A Soldier's Daughter Plot: Fresh off childbirth, Victoria is eager to dive back into her responsibilities as a leader, but Albert is determi...
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The Green-Eyed Monster
Title: The Green-Eyed Monster Plot: Victoria discovers she is expecting once more, and her sense of stability begins to unravel as Albert's close bon...
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3
Warp and Weft
As unrest spreads throughout the nation, Victoria is moved by the struggles of a silk weaver from Spitalfields and feels compelled to take action. Des...
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4
The Sins of the Father
The royal court is in high spirits, rejoicing over the arrival of the Queen's second child. However, Victoria feels isolated in her joy, finding it di...
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5
Entente Cordiale
Title: Entente Cordiale Plot: Eager to explore the world of diplomacy, the young queen embarks on a journey to France, accompanied by a group of loya...
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6
Faith, Hope and Charity
The queen is deeply disturbed by reports of famine ravaging Ireland and urges the government to intervene. However, Peel hesitates, worried that provi...
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7
The King Over the Water
Following multiple assassination attempts, the queen must escape the palace and find safety. She and Albert journey to the Scottish Highlands, where t...
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8
The Luxury of Conscience
Albert grows increasingly frustrated with Lehzen's sway over the queen, worried that her influence may endanger their child's well-being. Meanwhile, t...
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Uneasy Lies the Head that Wears the Crown
As revolution spreads throughout Europe, tensions rise for Victoria as she faces the challenges posed by an influx of newcomers at the Palace.
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2
London Bridge is Falling Down
Victoria faces a critical choice: she must determine whether to confront the Chartists aggressively or permit them to submit their petition peacefully...
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3
Et In Arcadia
At Osborne House, Albert enjoys the chance to bond with the family, escaping the hustle of London. Meanwhile, Victoria feels a strong urge to return t...
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4
Foreign Bodies
Title: Foreign Bodies Plot: As Albert departs for Cambridge, Victoria grapples with the harrowing effects of a cholera outbreak sweeping through Lond...
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5
A Show of Unity
Following an assassination attempt, the Royal family travels to Ireland for refuge. Their time at the Palmerston estate becomes a whirlwind of intrigu...
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6
A Coburg Quartet
The timing of a Georgian ball at the Palace couldn't be worse, as intimate photographs of the Royal family have just been leaked to the public.
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7
A Public Inconvenience
Albert and Palmerston risk their good names, pushing Victoria to wrestle with her instincts as she contemplates where her loyalty should lie.
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8
The White Elephant
All eyes are fixed on the Great Exhibition and the royal couple. Will they experience success or face defeat? As the exhibits draw everyone in, lives ...
