Victoria, Season 1

18-year-old Alexandrina’s life transforms upon becoming Queen; no longer hidden in Kensington Palace under the repressive system of her mother’s advisor Lord Conroy, she renames herself Victoria and revels in her newfound freedom with the charismatic prime minister Lord Melbourne. But Victoria’s inexperience makes her susceptible to mistakes and ultimately, scandal.

Melbourne’s resignation as Prime Minister leaves Victoria devastated; as the ambitious Conroy and her uncle Cumberland scheme against her, the vulnerable Queen devises a risky plot to get Melbourne back. But her stubborn approach threatens to ruin the foundations of the monarchy.

When Victoria’s uncle Leopold proposes Albert as a husband, other suitors swoop in, desperate to win the Queen’s hand in marriage. Although Victoria is determined to reign alone, Leopold rightly suspects that her indifference to marriage could have something to do with the chemistry between her and Melbourne.

Prince Albert immediately puts Victoria on the defensive upon his arrival, but despite her protestations of indifference, she struggles to hide her true feelings and faces a difficult choice between the comfortable familiarity of Melbourne and the enthralling but prickly Albert.

When Victoria’s efforts to secure Albert an allowance are rejected by Parliament, both she and her fiancé let paranoia reign and start to fear for their future together. As the wedding draws ever closer and the tension escalates, will Victoria and Albert manage to reconcile their differences in time?

The royal couple’s blissful happiness is threatened when Albert is publicly humiliated by the Duke of Sussex. Alarmed by her husband’s discontent, Victoria is determined to use all her cunning to get Albert the respect he deserves. But the Prince has his own ideas about how to prove his worth.

The shock of Victoria’s pregnancy is compounded when she is forced to consider who to name as her regent in case she dies in childbirth. Although she chooses Albert, his desire for power remains unfulfilled and a fateful trip to the North exposes the latent tensions in their relationship.

A heavily pregnant Victoria strives to preserve her independence at all costs until a threat to her life shrouds her in fear. She clashes with the overly protective Albert as she fights to puts her country and people before her own needs.

Take a sneak peek at Victoria, starring Jenna Coleman (Doctor Who) in this vivid portrait of a Queen transforming from an impulsive 18 year-old to a strong, complex and willful woman who must, somehow, become an enduring icon.

This lavish series is a story of passionate affairs, power struggles, and unrequited love, at the center of which stands the new Queen (Jenna Coleman)—a strong, complex, and willful young woman who must, somehow, become an enduring icon.

Nell Hudson (Skerrett) and Tommy Knight (Brodie) lead a behind-the-scenes tour of the Victoria set. From the long gallery and throne room to the servants’ quarters, marvel at the details and the massive scale of the decoration required.

Jenna Coleman, who plays Queen Victoria, explains how she is inspired to portray the passionate young woman, and reveals the challenges of playing an impulsive young girl full of vitality squeezed into the role of queen.

Tom Hughes reveals the complexities of portraying the young, independent German prince with forward-thinking ideas in a position of great influence and responsibility at a time of great change.

Rufus Sewell shares the appeal of playing Lord Melbourne, Victoria’s first prime minister – a man of great wit, intellect, and kindness – and reflects on Melbourne’s personal relationships and how they shaped his ambitions and career.

Catherine Flemming plays the Duchess of Kent, Queen Victoria’s mother. Flemming reveals the motivation behind her character’s trust in Sir John Conroy, and shares how the Duchess faces the intrigue and scheming of royal society.

Ferdinand Kingsley shares the passions of Charles Francatelli, the real head chef to the Queen at Buckingham Palace, revealing how the production was able to create the realistic temptations of a Victorian royal kitchen.

Eve Myles portrays Mrs. Jenkins, the Queen’s senior dresser, a straightforward and loyal servant. Myles shares the delight of creating a character who is unseen in her upstairs role, and a completely different person downstairs.

Daniela Holtz plays the Baroness Lehzen, Victoria’s dearest friend and trusted protector, and reveals how as an intelligent strategist, Lehzen was able to survive the intrigues of the palace and maintain her influence in the household.

Discover the importance of CGI (computer-generated imagery) in Victoria, from making a bustling London road to filling a cathedral with spectators, and learn the secrets of how CGI artists transport the audience to the Victorian era.