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The eight-hour drama follows Victoria (Jenna Coleman) from the time she becomes Queen in 1837 at the age of 18 through her relationship with Lord Melbourne (Rufus Sewell), her first prime minister and intimate friend, and her courtship and marriage to Prince Albert (Tom Hughes).
Famous for her candor and spirit, she was the first woman who seemed to have it all: a passionate marriage, nine children and the job of being queen of the world’s most important nation. Her often tumultuous reign lasted for 63 years.
EPISODE GUIDE:
Episode 1: “Doll 123” repeats Tuesday, April 20 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 - As a new queen, the young Victoria struggles to take charge amid plots to manipulate her. Her friendship with the prime minister leads to a crisis in Parliament.
Episode 2: “Brocket Hall” repeats Tuesday, April 27 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 - Facing rioters and suitors, Victoria grows into her royal role. As she ponders marriage, her friendship with Lord Melbourne grows more complex.
Episode 3: “The Clockwork Prince” repeats Tuesday, May 4 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 - Albert pays a visit against the queen’s wishes and meets royal disdain. Where could it possibly lead? Meanwhile, the mystery of Miss Skerrett’s past deepens.
Episode 4: “An Ordinary Woman” repeats Tuesday, May 11 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 - Courtship at court leads to second thoughts and other complications. Will Victoria and Albert take the fateful step into matrimony? And will the queen promise “to obey” her foreign prince?
Episode 5: “The Queen’s Husband” repeats Tuesday, May 18 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 - At loose ends in a foreign land, Albert finds a noble cause. Victoria gets her way at court and resorts to a folk cure in the bedroom. Francatelli does Miss Skerrett a favor — for a price.
Episode 6: “The Engine Of Change” repeats Tuesday, May 25 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV - With a child on the way, Victoria must choose a regent in case she dies during childbirth. The Tory party disputes her choice, but she and Albert turn the tables with the aid of the latest in 19th-century technology.
Episode 7: “Young England” repeats Tuesday, June 1 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 - On the verge of delivering her first child, Victoria spurns advice and ventures among her subjects, attracting the devoted and demented alike. Miss Skerrett and Francatelli reach their decisive moment.
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VICTORIA, SEASON 2 - CAST UPDATE!
Dame Diana Rigg joins the cast of VICTORIA!
The BAFTA-winning iconic actress Dame Diana Rigg (GAME OF THRONES) has been confirmed as a new regular cast member. She will play the Duchess of Bucchleuch, the young Queen’s new Mistress of the Robes, who is renowned for speaking her mind.
MASTERPIECE executive producer Rebecca Eaton said, “To have Diana Rigg back in the MASTERPIECE family is a particular joy for us. We’ve loved Diana AND her work for a long time.”
The second season - once again written by creator and executive producer Daisy Goodwin – sees Queen Victoria face the new challenge of motherhood. Jenna Coleman (DOCTOR WHO) reprises her role of Queen Victoria alongside Tom Hughes (THE GAME) as Prince Albert.
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CREDITS:
A coproduction of Mammoth Screen and MASTERPIECE. It is created, written and executive produced by Daisy Goodwin. The director is Tom Vaughn (HE KNEW HE WAS RIGHT). The directors are Sandra Goldbacher and Olly Blackburn. The producer is Paul Frift ("Restless"). The executive producers are Dan McCulloch and Damien Timmer for Mammoth Screen and Rebecca Eaton for MASTERPIECE, presented by WGBH Boston. It is distributed internationally by ITV Studios Global Entertainment.
