Victoria - Series 1

The first series tells the story of the first years of Queen Victoria's 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.

8 Episodes

Doll No 123

Season 1 - Episode 1

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 V...

Ladies in Waiting

Season 1 - Episode 2

Lord Melbourne's resignation as Prime Minister leaves Victoria devastated. As Lord Melbourne's popularity in the house wanes, the Tories eag...

Brocket Hall

Season 1 - Episode 3

A Chartist uprising in Newport underlines the instability of the monarchy. King Leopold suggests to Victoria that she consider Prince Albert...

The Clockwork Prince

Season 1 - Episode 4

Prince Albert arrives in England for the first time, and he and Victoria take an instant dislike to each other in an awkward first encounter...

An Ordinary Woman

Season 1 - Episode 5

Melbourne warns Victoria that Parliament will not be happy about her marrying a German prince, a prediction that proves all too accurate whe...

The Queen's Husband

Season 1 - Episode 6

Albert feels he needs a greater role in public affairs, and becomes involved in the anti-slavery movement. Victoria matches wills with the D...

The Engine of Change

Season 1 - Episode 7

The queen becomes pregnant, and declares that Albert will become head of state in the event of her death. The developments outrage members o...

Young England

Season 1 - Episode 8

A heavily pregnant Victoria is frustrated by both Albert and her mother's attempts to confine her to the Palace. Cumberland arrives in Londo...