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”.
Writer: Daisy Goodwin
Air date: 2019-03-24
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Revolution sweeps across Europe and pressure builds on Victoria with new arrivals at the Palace.
Writer: Daisy Goodwin
Air date: 2019-03-31
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Victoria must decide whether to fight the Chartists with force or allow them to present their petition.
Writer: Guy Andrews
Air date: 2019-04-07
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: 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.
Writer: Ottilie Wilford
Air date: 2019-04-14
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: When Albert leaves the Palace for Cambridge, Victoria faces the traumatic impact of a cholera epidemic on the streets of London.
Writer: Guy Andrews
Air date: 2019-04-21
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: After an assassination attempt, the Royal household visit Ireland. Intrigue, conflict and romance all blossom during a stay at the Palmerston estate.
Writer: Daisy Goodwin
Air date: 2019-04-28
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: A Georgian ball at the Palace could not come at a worse time as private pictures of the Royal family are made public.
Writer: Ottilie Wilford
Air date: 2019-05-05
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Albert and Palmerston put their reputations on the line, and Victoria must fight against her better judgment to decide where to place her allegiance.
Writer: Daisy Goodwin
Air date: 2019-05-12
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: The world's eyes are on the Great Exhibition, and the Royal couple. Does triumph or failure beckon? Lives will be changed forever as intrigue unfolds amongst the exhibits.
