Victoria ( TV series ) - wikipedia Victoria ( TV series ) For the telenovela, see Victoria ( telenovela ). Victoria Genre Drama Created by Daisy Goodwin Written by Daisy Goodwin Guy Andrews Ottilie Wilford Starring Jenna Coleman Tom Hughes Peter Bowles Catherine Flemming Daniela Holtz Nell Hudson Ferdinand Kingsley Tommy Knight Nigel Lindsay Eve Myles David Oakes Paul Rhys Adrian Schiller Peter Firth Alex Jennings Rufus Sewell Bebe Cave Margaret Clunie Tilly Steele Leo Suter Jordan Waller Anna Wilson - Jones Bruno Wolkowitch Martin Compston Denis Lawson Diana Rigg Composer ( s ) Ruth Barrett Martin Phipps Country of origin United Kingdom Original language ( s ) English No. of series No. of episodes 16 ( list of episodes ) Production Executive producer ( s ) Daisy Goodwin Dan McCulloch Damien Timmer Producer ( s ) Rebecca Eaton Paul Frift Location ( s ) United Kingdom Running time 46 -- 69 minutes Production company ( s ) Mammoth Screen Distributor ITV Studios Release Original network ITV Picture format 16 : 9 1080i Audio format Stereo Original release 28 August 2016 ( 2016 - 08 - 28 ) -- present ( present ) External links Website www.itv.com/hub/victoria/ Victoria is a British drama television series created by Daisy Goodwin and stars Jenna Coleman as Queen Victoria. The series was announced in September 2015. Victoria premiered on 28 August 2016 on ITV. The first series consisted of eight episodes, and concluded on 9 October 2016. In September 2016, ITV renewed Victoria for an eight - episode second series, which premiered on 27 August 2017, and will be followed by a 2017 Christmas special. Contents 1 Premise 2 Cast 2.1 Main 2.2 Recurring 3 Episodes 3.1 Series overview 3.2 Series 1 ( 2016 ) 3.3 Series 2 ( 2017 ) 4 Music 5 Production 5.1 Filming 5.2 Development 6 Release 6.1 Broadcast 6.2 Home media 7 Reception 7.1 Critical reception 7.2 Accolades 8 References 9 External links Premise The first series depicts the first few years of the reign of Queen Victoria, portrayed by Jenna Coleman, from her accession to the throne at the age of eighteen, to her intense friendship and infatuation with Lord Melbourne, to her courtship and early marriage to Prince Albert ( Tom Hughes ) and finally to the birth of their first child, Victoria. The second series follows Victoria 's struggles on managing her role as Queen with that of her duties to her husband and children. Cast Main Jenna Coleman as Queen Victoria Tom Hughes as Prince Albert Peter Bowles as the Duke of Wellington Catherine Flemming as the Duchess of Kent Daniela Holtz as Baroness Lehzen Nell Hudson as Miss Skerrett Ferdinand Kingsley as Charles Elmé Francatelli Tommy Knight as Archibald Brodie Nigel Lindsay as Sir Robert Peel Eve Myles as Mrs. Jenkins ( series 1 ) David Oakes as Prince Ernest Paul Rhys as Sir John Conroy ( series 1 ) Adrian Schiller as Mr. Penge Peter Firth as the Duke of Cumberland and Teviotdale Alex Jennings as King Leopold Rufus Sewell as Lord Melbourne ( series 1 -- 2 ) Bebe Cave as Wilhelmina Coke ( series 2 -- ) Margaret Clunie as the Duchess of Sutherland ( recurring series 1, main series 2 -- ) Tilly Steele as Miss Cleary ( series 2 -- ) Leo Suter as Edward Drummond ( series 2 ) Jordan Waller as Lord Alfred Paget ( recurring series 1, main series 2 -- ) Anna Wilson - Jones as Lady Portman ( recurring series 1, main series 2 -- ) Bruno Wolkowitch as King Louis Philippe ( series 2 ) Martin Compston as Dr. Traill ( series 2 ) Denis Lawson as the Duke of Atholl ( series 2 ) Diana Rigg as Duchess of Buccleuch ( series 2 -- ) Recurring Tom Price as the Duke of Sutherland Robin McCallum as Lord Portman Richard Dixon as the Lord Chancellor Julian Finnigan as Lord Hastings Guy Oliver - Watts as Sir James Hayter Michael Parkhouse as Lord Melbourne 's butler Alice Orr - Ewing as Lady Flora Hastings Nichola McAuliffe as the Duchess of Cumberland, the German wife of the Duke of Cumberland Simon Paisley Day as Lord Chamberlain Basil Eidenbenz as Lohlein, Prince Albert 's valet Harry McEntire as Edward Oxford Andrew Scarborough as Captain Childers Aoife Kennan as Abigail Owen Samantha Colley as Eliza Skerrett Robin Soans as Sir James Clark Bruce Mackinnon as Hannam James Wilby as Sir Piers Gifford Annabel Mullion as Lady Beatrice Gifford Daisy Brown as Soprano Daniel Donskoy as The Grand Duke Nicholas Agnew as Prince George Andrew Bicknell as the Duke of Coburg Carolin Stoltz as Gretchen Ben Abell as Rowland Hill Gertrude Thoma as Hilde Robert MacPherson as Anson David Bamber as the Duke of Sussex Terence Beesley as Buxton Daisy Goodwin as the Duchess of Inverness Cornell S. John as Jonas Barrett Clare Wille as Lady Peel Peter Ivatts as the Archbishop of Canterbury, William Howley. Peter Forbes as Craddock Alexander Owen as Dr Brydon Phil Rowson as John Bright, MP Episodes Series overview Series Episodes Originally aired First aired Last aired 8 28 August 2016 ( 2016 - 08 - 28 ) 9 October 2016 ( 2016 - 10 - 09 ) 8 27 August 2017 ( 2017 - 08 - 27 ) 15 October 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 15 ) Series 1 ( 2016 ) No. overall No. in series Title Directed by Written by Original air date UK viewers ( millions ) `` Doll 123 '' Tom Vaughan Daisy Goodwin 28 August 2016 ( 2016 - 08 - 28 ) 8.00 Victoria ascends to the throne after the death of her paternal uncle, King William IV. She asserts her independence by standing up to her mother and Sir John Conroy, both had reared her under the strict Kensington System. Victoria creates a scandal involving her mother 's lady - in - waiting, Lady Flora Hastings, by spreading the rumor that Lady Flora is pregnant with Sir John 's child. Lady Flora is forced to undergo a medical examination, which reveals she is a virgin, but with a growing abdominal tumour that will prove fatal. The public is outraged when they learn of the humiliation the dying Lady Flora suffered at Victoria 's hands. Victoria despairs over what she has done and feels her reign is tarnished, but is encouraged by the prime minister, Lord Melbourne, to stand tall and face the public. `` Ladies in Waiting '' Tom Vaughan Daisy Goodwin 29 August 2016 ( 2016 - 08 - 29 ) 7.37 The Whig Prime Minister Lord Melbourne announces he must resign, saying he lacks the required mandate in parliament. Victoria asks the Duke of Wellington to form a new government but he declines, saying he is too old to be prime minister again. He suggests she instead invite Tory leader Sir Robert Peel, which she does reluctantly. However, Peel agrees only on the condition that she dismiss some of her Ladies of the Bedchamber, as four are married to Whig ministers, and replace them with the wives of Tories. The queen refuses, as she considers the ladies to be her intimate friends and not political pawns. This leads to the Bedchamber crisis. Melbourne insists he can not undermine the British constitution by governing solely at the monarch 's whim, but he eventually gives in and stays on as Prime Minister. Meanwhile, Victoria 's mother, Sir John and her paternal uncle the Duke of Cumberland scheme to install a regency to limit Victoria 's power by making people believe she had inherited the madness of her grandfather, King George III. `` Brocket Hall '' Tom Vaughan Daisy Goodwin 4 September 2016 ( 2016 - 09 - 04 ) 7.75 Sir John and Victoria 's mother want her to marry, believing she is too independent and needs a man to control her. Victoria 's maternal uncle, King Leopold of Belgium, arrives to pressure her to marry his nephew and her cousin Prince Albert of Saxe - Coburg and Gotha. Victoria has no interest in Albert. Leopold tries to get Lord Melbourne to support the scheme ; Melbourne believes there is no hurry to push her into a marriage if it is with the wrong person. Victoria, believing she is in love with Melbourne, pursues him, but he rebuffs her. Tired of Sir John, Victoria offers him a baronetcy and pension for him to leave court, devastating her mother. Following the Newport Rising, Victoria takes pity on the leaders and commutes their death sentences to exile in Australia. `` The Clockwork Prince '' Sandra Goldbacher Daisy Goodwin 11 September 2016 ( 2016 - 09 - 11 ) 7.62 Albert arrives to visit Victoria. They are mutually aloof, and resentful for being pushed on each other. Some at court feel Albert, as a younger son and prince of a minor duchy, is beneath her. As they spend time together, an attraction slowly grows. Albert, however, challenges Victoria on Lord Melbourne 's influence over her and his sheltering her from reality, such as the poverty of the masses. Following an argument, Albert prepares to leave, believing he has lost her favour, while Victoria herself has come to terms with her love for Albert but is hesitant to propose because she is no longer sure if he will say yes. After confiding her worries to Leopold and being given some encouragement, Victoria proposes and Albert eagerly accepts. 5 5 `` An Ordinary Woman '' Sandra Goldbacher Daisy Goodwin 18 September 2016 ( 2016 - 09 - 18 ) 7.65 When Victoria announces her engagement, the Tory parliament reacts with hostility at the idea of a German consort, especially one who would be given a British title and hefty annual allowance. Additionally, the Duke of Wellington calls attention to the certainty that Albert is not a Catholic, which would preclude Victoria from marrying him without abdicating her crown. Though unable to give him a royal title such as Duke or King, Victoria makes Albert a Knight of the Garter and gives him a small allowance. Albert is offended, feeling he will be without position or independence, while Victoria worries that the allowance would enable him to keep a mistress, as did her Uncle Leopold. They reassure each other and, on 10 February 1840, they are married. 6 6 `` The Queen 's Husband '' Olly Blackburn Daisy Goodwin 25 September 2016 ( 2016 - 09 - 25 ) 7.65 Victoria and Albert are happily married. However, Victoria fears she will die in childbirth like her cousin and aunt Princess Charlotte, whose death led to Victoria inheriting the crown. Her lady 's maid gives her useless advice to avoid pregnancy. Victoria curries favor with her paternal uncle the Duke of Sussex, who is unable to present his wife at court because their morganatic marriage was in violation of the Royal Marriages Act 1772. Although his wife is the daughter of an earl, she is not of royal birth. Victoria uses her discretion to make her the Duchess of Inverness and welcomes her to court. An abolitionist group asks Victoria to open its London meeting, held in June 1840. She says she will publicly support the cause, but is unable to open it because of her position. Prince Albert instead volunteers to give an address against slavery, a subject he feels strongly about. His speech is considered a great success for him. 7 7 `` The Engine of Change '' Olly Blackburn Guy Andrews 2 October 2016 ( 2016 - 10 - 02 ) 7.31 Victoria, pregnant with her first child, is desperately afraid of dying in childbirth. Her mother insists she refrain from affairs of state and rest full - time. The ministers ask Victoria to choose a regent in the case she dies in childbirth but her baby survives. She insists on Albert as regent, which enrages the Tories. However, Sir Robert Peel believes Albert could be influenced and supports him as regent. Albert takes an interest in the building of the railway to improve Great Britain, a project Victoria discourages him from pursuing. Sir Robert takes Albert to ride on his locomotive, which infuriates her. Albert, however, insists that he have some measure of influence in his new country, while she worries that his doing so could undermine her own authority as queen. Nevertheless Victoria bravely ventures out to take a ride on the locomotive herself, which she finds exhilarating. 8 8 `` Young England '' Olly Blackburn Daisy Goodwin 9 October 2016 ( 2016 - 10 - 09 ) 7.74 The pregnant Victoria insists on her daily carriage rides to greet her subjects. The Duke of Cumberland, now the King of Hanover, insists that the British people are unaccepting of the German Albert as regent should death result from childbirth. Cumberland hints of assassination threats. On 10 June 1840, Edward Oxford attempts to assassinate Victoria during a carriage ride. Cumberland, who is first in line to the throne if Victoria dies, is blamed but denies any involvement. Oxford 's guns were unloaded at the time. He is declared not guilty by reason of insanity and sent to a lunatic asylum. On 21 November 1840, Victoria gives birth without complications to a healthy baby girl, also named Victoria. Series 2 ( 2017 ) No. overall No. in series Title Directed by Written by Original air date UK viewers ( millions ) 9 `` A Soldier 's Daughter '' Lisa James Larsson Daisy Goodwin 27 August 2017 ( 2017 - 08 - 27 ) 6.17 10 `` The Green - Eyed Monster '' Lisa James Larsson Daisy Goodwin 3 September 2017 ( 2017 - 09 - 03 ) 6.62 11 `` Warp and Weft '' Geoffrey Sax Daisy Goodwin 10 September 2017 ( 2017 - 09 - 10 ) 6.56 12 `` The Sins of the Father '' Geoffrey Sax Ottilie Wilford 17 September 2017 ( 2017 - 09 - 17 ) 6.77 13 5 `` Entente Cordiale '' Jim Loach Daisy Goodwin 24 September 2017 ( 2017 - 09 - 24 ) 6.13 14 6 `` Faith, Hope & Charity '' Jim Loach Daisy Goodwin 1 October 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 01 ) 6.05 15 7 `` The King Over the Water '' Daniel O'Hara Ottilie Wilford 8 October 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 08 ) 6.47 16 8 `` The Luxury of Conscience '' Daniel O'Hara Daisy Goodwin 15 October 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 15 ) 6.40 Music The theme song is by Martin Phipps, sung by the Mediæval Bæbes. Phipps also wrote and conducted incidental music for the early episodes. For later episodes the conducting role was undertaken by Ruth Barrett. An official soundtrack for the first series was released on 12 January 2017. Track listing No. Title Performers Length 1. `` Victoria -- The Suite '' Benji Merrison, Mediæval Bæbes 3 : 27 2. `` The King is Dead '' 2 : 49 3. `` Coronation '' Mediæval Babes 3 : 15 4. `` Lord M '' 2 : 44 5. `` Locomotives '' 1 : 52 6. `` Mirrors '' 1 : 32 7. `` The Wedding '' Mediæval Babes 3 : 43 8. `` The Royal Birth '' 2 : 14 9. `` Privy Council '' 2 : 50 10. `` A Royal Affair '' 2 : 05 11. `` Victoria Titles '' Mediæval Babes 1 : 35 Total length : 28 : 03 Production The series was announced in September 2015, following Coleman 's decision to leave Doctor Who to join the cast as Queen Victoria. Filming Much of Victoria was filmed in Yorkshire. The interiors of Castle Howard double as Kensington Palace, Harewood House stands in for Buckingham Palace, with Bramham Park and Wentworth Woodhouse also being in use for both royal residences. Carlton Towers is in use as Windsor Castle, while Beverley Minster replaces Westminster Abbey. Other locations include Raby Castle, Allerton Castle, Newby Hall and Whitby pier. Church Fenton Studios, a converted aircraft hangar at Leeds East Airport near Selby, was in use to recreate some interiors of the Buckingham Palace. Development Daisy Goodwin said in October 2016 that a Christmas special episode for the 2016 series had been proposed and was rejected by ITV ; one was subsequently commissioned for 2017 after the rising ratings popularity for Victoria. In September 2016, ITV renewed Victoria for a second series, followed by a Christmas special. Beyond the renewal, ITV administration reportedly expects Victoria to run for a total of six series, although whether Jenna Coleman will remain as the lead actress as the series moves into depicting Victoria 's later years is uncertain. Release Broadcast The series premiered on 28 August 2016 on ITV in the UK, and on 15 January 2017 on PBS in the United States as part of Masterpiece. The eight - episode second series premiered on ITV on 27 August 2017, and is set to premiere on 14 January 2018 on PBS. The series premiered on 4 April 2017 in Canada on Vision TV. Home Media In Region 2, the first series of Victoria was released on DVD and Blu - ray on 10 October 2016. The second series is set to be released on DVD and Blu - ray on 13 November 2017. In Region 1, the first series of Victoria was released on DVD and Blu - ray on 31 January 2017. The second series of Victoria is set to be released on DVD and Blu - ray on 30 January 2018. Reception Critical reception The critics ' reviews, of the first series, have been positive. On Rotten Tomatoes, the first series holds a rating of 81 %, based on 37 reviews, with an average rating of 6, 83 / 10. The site 's consensus reads, `` Strong performances by Jenna Coleman and Rufus Sewell hint at Downton-esque potential for Victoria, but the narrative falls just shy of that soapy mark ''. On Metacritic, the first series has a score of 67 out of 100, based on 22 critics, indicating `` generally favourable reviews ''. Accolades Year Award Recipient Result Ref 2017 2017 British Academy Television Craft Awards Best Make Up and Hair Design Nic Collins Nominated 69th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards Outstanding Music Composition for a Series ( Original Dramatic Score ) Martin Phipps, Ruth Barrett, Natalie Holt for `` Doll 123 '' Nominated Outstanding Main Title Theme Music Martin Phipps Nominated References ^ Jump up to : `` Rufus Sewell to join Jenna Coleman in major new ITV drama Victoria ''. ITV Press Centre. ITV. 21 October 2015. ^ Jump up to : `` Tom Hughes to star as Prince Albert in major new ITV drama Victoria ''. ITV Press Centre. ITV. 14 December 2015. ^ Jump up to : Tartaglione, Nancy ( 21 October 2015 ). `` Rufus Sewell Joins ITV 's ' Victoria ' As Period Drama Adds More Cast ''. Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media, LLC. Retrieved 29 August 2016. Jump up ^ `` It was impossible to turn down Victoria, says Jenna Coleman ''. The Indian Express. PTI. 14 August 2016. Retrieved 29 August 2016. Jump up ^ Tommy Knight, Facebook Jump up ^ Leane, Rob ( 22 October 2015 ). `` Victoria : first pic of Jenna Coleman, Eve Myles joins cast ''. Den of Geek. Dennis Publishing Limited. ^ Jump up to : `` Weekly Viewing Summary ( see relevant week ) ''. BARB. The viewer figures take into account total live viewing in SD and HD, and + 1 figures, and are viewed under ITV Total ( Incl. + 1 ). Jump up ^ Dowell, Ben ( 25 September 2016 ). `` What is the Victoria title music ? Who wrote the theme ? Who sings it ? Was it played at her wedding to Albert ? ''. Radio Times. Retrieved 25 September 2016. Jump up ^ `` Well we have rather excellent news... It 's here... Head over to Spotify 👑 🎶 # Victoria # Soundtrack ''. Facebook. 13 January 2017. Retrieved 18 January 2017. Jump up ^ `` Victoria ( Original Soundtrack ) ''. Spotify. Retrieved 18 January 2017. Jump up ^ `` Jenna Coleman is Leaving Doctor Who ''. BBC. 18 September 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015. 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Question: where was the latest series of victoria filmed
Answer: Yorkshire