Series synopsis
Victoria is a British soap drama television series that premiered on ITV1 on August 28, 2016. It ended on May 12, 2019. It was created by Daisy Goodwin. It stars Jenna Coleman, Tom Hughes, Nell Hudson and Ferdinand Kingsley.
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”.
Premise
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”.
Premise: Defiance. Determination. Destiny.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jenna Coleman as Queen Victoria
- Tom Hughes as Prince Albert
- Nell Hudson as Nancy Skerrett
- Ferdinand Kingsley as Francatelli
- Adrian Schiller as Penge
- Tommy Knight as Archibald Brodie
- Eve Myles as Mrs. Jenkins
- Louisa Bay as Princess Vicky
Supporting cast
- Tilly Steele as Miss Cleary
- Anna Wilson-Jones as Lady Emma Portman
- Jordan Waller as Lord Alfred Paget
- Diana Rigg as Duchess of Buccleuch
- Bebe Cave as Wilhelmina Coke
- Ben Cartwright as O'Connor
- Sabrina Bartlett as Abigail Turner
- Catherine Flemming as Duchess of Kent
- Daniela Holtz as Baroness Louise Lehzen
- Leo Suter as Drummond
- Lily Travers as Duchess Sophie of Monmouth
- Laurie Shepherd as Prince Bertie
Guest cast
- David Oakes as Prince Ernest
- Gertrude Thoma as Hilde
- Anne Kidd as Crofter's Wife
- Andrew Neil as Crofter
- Emerald Fennell as Lady Lovelace
- Gráinne Keenan as Mrs. Traill
- Alice Orr-Ewing as Lady Flora Hastings
- Robin McCallum as Lord Portman
- Richard Dixon as Lord Chancellor
- Julian Finnigan as Lord Hastings
- Guy Oliver-Watts as Sir James Hayter
- Joe Standerline as Drunken Swell
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 33 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 9 | December 25, 2017 | December 25, 2017 |
| Season 1 | 8 | August 28, 2016 | October 9, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 8 | August 27, 2017 | October 15, 2017 |
| Season 3 | 8 | March 24, 2019 | May 12, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Comfort and Joy It is Christmas 1846 and Victoria is uncharacteristically sad as she prepares to face her first Christmas without her beloved Baroness Lehzen, while Albert transforms the palace into a magical festive wonderland as he is gripped by an obsession with staging the perfect family Christmas. But tensions between the couple mount when the prince invites house guests to join the celebrations. Meanwhile, Skerrett inherits a large estate from an estranged uncle. |
December 25, 2017 |
| 2 | Interview with Jenna Coleman | January 31, 2017 |
| 3 | Interview with Tom Hughes | January 31, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Doll No 123 In 1838, at the age of 18, young princess Alexandrina's life is transformed when she ascends the throne of Great Britain and becomes Queen Victoria. Suddenly finding herself freed of the repressive shackles placed on her by her mother's advisor, Conroy, she builds a new alliance with the charismatic prime minister Lord Melbourne. |
August 28, 2016 |
| 2 |
Ladies in Waiting Lord Melbourne's resignation as Prime Minister leaves Victoria devastated. As Lord Melbourne's popularity in the house wanes, the Tories eagerly await their imminent triumph, while the Duke of Cumberland views it as a chance to prey on his niece's vulnerability. |
August 29, 2016 |
| 3 |
Brocket Hall A Chartist uprising in Newport underlines the instability of the monarchy. King Leopold suggests to Victoria that she consider Prince Albert as a possible consort, a development that results in the young queen being surrounded by suitors. |
September 4, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Soldier's Daughter New mother Victoria is impatient to return to the business of ruling a nation, while Albert attempts to protect her from bad news in Afghanistan. |
August 27, 2017 |
| 2 |
The Green-Eyed Monster Victoria realises that she is pregnant again, and her equilibrium is threatened by Albert's burgeoning friendship with female mathematician Ada Lovelace. |
September 3, 2017 |
| 3 |
Warp and Weft Discontent 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. |
September 10, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Uneasy Lies the Head that Wears the Crown Revolution sweeps across Europe and pressure builds on Victoria with new arrivals at the Palace. |
March 24, 2019 |
| 2 |
London Bridge is Falling Down Victoria must decide whether to fight the Chartists with force or allow them to present their petition. |
March 31, 2019 |
| 3 |
Et In Arcadia 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. |
April 7, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 28, 2016 |
| Last aired | May 12, 2019 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |