Episode guide
Victoria: Series 2
8 episodes · first aired Aug 27, 2017
Resuming one month after the first series ended, series two establishes Victoria as a working mother, learning to balance her responsibilities as both parent and Queen. However, Prince Albert is still struggling to find a role for himself alongside his powerful wife as she returns to her duties, intent on proving that she can be both a mother and dedicated Queen.
- 1 A Soldier's Daughter Aug 27, 2017 · 49m 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.
- 2 The Green-Eyed Monster Sep 3, 2017 · 47m Victoria realises that she is pregnant again, and her equilibrium is threatened by Albert's burgeoning friendship with female mathematician Ada Lovelace.
- 3 Warp and Weft Sep 10, 2017 · 45m 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…
- 4 The Sins of the Father Sep 17, 2017 · 46m The royal court celebrates the birth of the Queen's second child, but Victoria alone is unhappy as she struggles to bond with her newborn son. A crisis compels Albert to return to Coburg…
- 5 Entente Cordiale Sep 24, 2017 · 46m The young monarch decides it is time to try her hand at foreign relations, as she and an entourage of servants and fellow royals set sail for France.
- 6 Faith, Hope and Charity Oct 1, 2017 · 45m The queen is horrified by news of famine sweeping Ireland, and tries to persuade the government to take action. However, Peel is reluctant to get involved, fearing that sending aid will…
- 7 The King Over the Water Oct 8, 2017 · 46m After a series of assassination attempts, the queen is forced to seek sanctuary far from the palace. She and Albert travel to the Scottish Highlands. Travelling incognito gives both the…
- 8 The Luxury of Conscience Oct 15, 2017 · 46m Albert resents Lehzen's influence over the queen, and fears she is putting the health of their child at risk. The prince also unwittingly creates problems for Peel, who is facing the most…