Access to this video is a benefit for members through
Back to Show
Victoria
Doll 123
Season 1
Episode 1
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. The seven-episode drama follows Victoria (Jenna Coleman) the age of 18, when she became queen, through her relationship with Lord Melbourne (Rufus Sewell), and her courtship and marriage to Prince Albert (Tom Hughes).
Support Provided By
Season
Unlock with PBS Passport
53:02
Victoria goes toe to toe with the French king, Louis Philippe.
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:43:57
Discontent is growing in the country; a tragedy in Coburg plunges Albert into torment.
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:44:52
New mother Victoria is eager to return to ruling; Albert befriends Ada Lovelace.
Unlock with PBS Passport
52:41
On the verge of delivering her first child, Victoria spurns advice.
Unlock with PBS Passport
53:02
With a child on the way, Victoria must choose a regent in case she dies during childbirth.
Unlock with PBS Passport
53:01
Victoria gets her way at court and resorts to a folk cure in the bedroom.
Unlock with PBS Passport
53:02
Will Victoria and Albert marry? Will the queen promise “to obey” her foreign prince?
Unlock with PBS Passport
53:02
Against the queen’s wishes, Albert pays a visit and meets royal disdain.
Unlock with PBS Passport
53:02
As Victoria ponders marriage, her friendship with Lord Melbourne grows more complex.