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The ambitious eight-part drama follows the early life of Queen Victoria, from her accesion 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. Rufus Sewell stars as Lord Melbourne, 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.

Season 1, Episode 1: Doll no.123

When eighteen-year-old Victoria becomes Queen, her mother the Duchess of Kent and her advisor Conroy circle around the young monarch, itching to seize power. The servants adjust to their new boss, Victoria's governess, Lehzen, who gives the Queen's dresser, Jenkins, an unwanted assistant. Victoria grows close with her Prime Minister Lord Melbourne; their relationship brings gossip until Melbourne pulls back. Conroy seizes the chance to undermine the Queen. The glory of her coronation is curtailed due to potential scandal.