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”.
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- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes aired
- 24
- Latest aired
- S03E08
- Total runtime
- 18h 42min
Timeline when each season aired
- Season 1 August 2016 – October 2016 8 episodes
- Season 2 August 2017 – October 2017 8 episodes
- Season 3 March 2019 – May 2019 8 episodes
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S02E01 A Soldier's Daughter
August 27 · 49min find the promo
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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.
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S02E02 The Green-Eyed Monster
September 3 · 47min find the promo
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Victoria realises that she is pregnant again, and her equilibrium is threatened by Albert's burgeoning friendship with female mathematician Ada Lovelace.
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S02E03 Warp and Weft
September 10 · 45min find the promo
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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.
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S02E04 The Sins of the Father
September 17 · 46min find the promo
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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, separating the couple for the first time since their wedding. Skerrett makes a disastrous mistake, while Drummond's relationship with Lord Alfred comes under threat.
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S02E05 Entente Cordiale
September 24 · 46min find the promo
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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.
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S02E06 Faith, Hope and Charity
October 1 · 45min find the promo
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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 destabilise his own party. The crisis soon strikes at the heart of the royal household, while a determined Reverend turns up on Victoria's doorstep, demanding help for his parish.
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S02E07 The King Over the Water
October 8 · 46min find the promo
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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 royal couple and their servants a freedom they do not often experience.
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S02E08 The Luxury of Conscience
October 15 · 46min find the promo
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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 important battle of his political career as he takes a stand against the corn laws, only to find that Albert has played into their enemies' hands. When tragedy strikes, personal and political sacrifices must be made. Last in the series.