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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Air Date: 2016-08-28
In 1838, at the age of 18, young princess Alexandrina's life is transformed when she ascends the throne of Great Brit...
Air Date: 2016-08-29
Lord Melbourne's resignation as Prime Minister leaves Victoria devastated. As Lord Melbourne's popularity in the hous...
Air Date: 2016-09-04
A Chartist uprising in Newport underlines the instability of the monarchy. King Leopold suggests to Victoria that she...
Air Date: 2016-09-11
Prince Albert arrives in England for the first time, and he and Victoria take an instant dislike to each other in an ...
Air Date: 2016-09-18
Melbourne warns Victoria that Parliament will not be happy about her marrying a German prince, a prediction that prov...
Air Date: 2016-09-25
Albert feels he needs a greater role in public affairs, and becomes involved in the anti-slavery movement. Victoria m...
Air Date: 2016-10-02
The queen becomes pregnant, and declares that Albert will become head of state in the event of her death. The develop...
Air Date: 2016-10-09
A heavily pregnant Victoria is frustrated by both Albert and her mother's attempts to confine her to the Palace. Cumb...