The queen becomes pregnant, and declares that Albert will become head of state in the event of her passing. The developments outrage members of the Tory party, who fear a German prince holding sway over the nation and make arrangements to disrupt his visit to the industrial north. The consort finds an unlikely ally in Sir Robert Peel, who seeks royal approval for the rapidly developing railway. At first, Victoria does not approve, but soon changes her mind when she experiences Peel's creation for herself.

Victoria Season 1 Episodes...

• s01e01 - Doll no.123
• s01e02 - Ladies in Waiting
• s01e03 - Brocket Hall
• s01e04 - The Clockwork Prince
• s01e05 - An Ordinary Woman
• s01e06 - The Queen's Husband
• s01e07 - The Engine of Change
• s01e08 - Young England

Victoria Show Summary

The ambitious eight-part drama follows the early life of Queen Victoria, from her accession to the throne at the tender age of 18 through to her courtship and marriage to Prince Albert. Victoria went on to rule for 63 years, and was our longest-serving monarch until she was overtaken by Elizabeth II on 9th September this year.

Lord Melbourne is Victoria's first prime minister. The two immediately connected and their intimate friendship became a popular source of gossip that threatened to destabilise the Government - angering both Tory and Whigs alike.