Episode guide
Victoria: Series 1
8 episodes · first aired Aug 28, 2016
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.
- 1 Doll 123 Aug 28, 2016 · 1h 9m 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…
- 2 Ladies in Waiting Aug 29, 2016 · 45m 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…
- 3 Brocket Hall Sep 4, 2016 · 45m 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…
- 4 The Clockwork Prince Sep 11, 2016 · 46m 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. Below stairs, Albert's valet clashes with the…
- 5 An Ordinary Woman Sep 18, 2016 · 46m Melbourne warns Victoria that Parliament will not be happy about her marrying a German prince, a prediction that proves all too accurate when the Privy Council refuse to grant Albert a…
- 6 The Queen's Husband Sep 25, 2016 · 46m Albert feels he needs a greater role in public affairs, and becomes involved in the anti-slavery movement. Victoria matches wills with the Duke of Sussex to see that her husband is granted…
- 7 The Engine of Change Oct 2, 2016 · 46m The queen becomes pregnant, and declares that Albert will become head of state in the event of her death. The developments outrage members of the Tory party, who fear a German prince…
- 8 Young England Oct 9, 2016 · 47m A heavily pregnant Victoria is frustrated by both Albert and her mother's attempts to confine her to the Palace. Cumberland arrives in London, hoping that Victoria may die in childbirth…