Episodes
Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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01 | Clipped Wings | 20110117 | 20120709 (BBC7) 20140217 (BBC7) 20150209 (BBC7) 20150210 (BBC7) 20170918 (BBC7) 20170919 (BBC7) 20190520 (BBC7) 20190521 (BBC7) 20230508 (BBC7) 20230509 (BBC7) | A portrait of Victoria's younger life and the happy years of her marriage, reveals some of the remarkable and long-lasting achievements of this extraordinary queen. Imogen Stubbs stars as Victoria. Written in ten parts by Juliet Ace, based on the letters and diaries of the young Queen Victoria. Beginning with reflections of the young Victoria as she turns 16. Victoria ........ Imogen Stubbs Duchess of Kent ........ Anna Massey Prince Albert ........ Adrian Lukis Baroness Lehzen ........ Selina Cadell Sir John Conroy ........ John Rowe. Melbourne ........ Christopher Cazenove WAG ........ Andrew Wincott William IV ........ Terence Edmond Prince of Wales Bertie ........ Thomas Arnold Princess Vicky ........ Clare Corbett Prince of Wales Bertie as a child ........ George Allonby First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2001. A portrait of the extraordinary Queen's life, marriage and achievements. Based on letters and diaries, a portrait of the extraordinary Queen's life |
02 | Looking For Love | 20110118 | 20120710 (BBC7) 20140218 (BBC7) 20150210 (BBC7) 20150211 (BBC7) 20170919 (BBC7) 20170920 (BBC7) 20190521 (BBC7) 20190522 (BBC7) 20230509 (BBC7) 20230510 (BBC7) | Talk turns to a suitor for the young princess. A portrait of Victoria's younger life and the happy years of her marriage, reveals some of the remarkable and long-lasting achievements of this extraordinary queen. Imogen Stubbs stars as Victoria. Written by Juliet Ace, based on the letters and diaries of the young Queen Victoria. Victoria - Imogen Stubbs Duchess of Kent ........ Anna Massey Prince Albert ........ Adrian Lukis Baroness Lehzen ........ Selina Cadell Sir John Conroy ........ John Rowe Melbourne ........ Christopher Cazenove WAG ........ Andrew Wincott William IV ........ Terence Edmond Prince of Wales Bertie ........ Thomas Arnold Princess Vicky ........ Clare Corbett Prince of Wales Bertie as a child ........ George Allonby First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2001. Based on letters and diaries, a portrait of the extraordinary Queen's life |
03 | The Young Queen | 20110119 | 20120711 (BBC7) 20140219 (BBC7) 20150211 (BBC7) 20150212 (BBC7) 20170920 (BBC7) 20170921 (BBC7) 20190522 (BBC7) 20190523 (BBC7) 20230510 (BBC7) 20230511 (BBC7) | The young princess celebrates her 18th birthday and resolves to distance herself from those she distrusts including her controlling mother. On the death of William IV, she is declared Queen. She aspires to abolish slavery and educate the masses. Imogen Stubbs stars as Victoria. Written by Juliet Ace, based on the letters and diaries of the young Queen Victoria. Victoria - Imogen Stubbs Duchess of Kent ........ Anna Massey Prince Albert ........ Adrian Lukis Baroness Lehzen ........ Selina Cadell Sir John Conroy ........ John Rowe Melbourne ........ Christopher Cazenove WAG ........ Andrew Wincott William IV ........ Terence Edmond Prince of Wales Bertie ........ Thomas Arnold Princess Vicky ........ Clare Corbett Prince of Wales Bertie as a child ........ George Allonby First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2001. The young princess turns 18, and William IV dies. Based on letters and diaries, a portrait of the extraordinary Queen's life |
04 | The Learning Process | 20110120 | 20120712 (BBC7) 20140220 (BBC7) 20150212 (BBC7) 20150213 (BBC7) 20170921 (BBC7) 20170922 (BBC7) 20190523 (BBC7) 20190524 (BBC7) 20230511 (BBC7) 20230512 (BBC7) | The nation is impressed with Victoria and her coronation 'captures the heart and soul of the nation. But after the honeymoon period, trouble haunts her at home and abroad. Imogen Stubbs stars as Victoria. Written by Juliet Ace, based on the letters and diaries of the young Queen Victoria. Victoria - Imogen Stubbs Duchess of Kent ........ Anna Massey Prince Albert ........ Adrian Lukis Baroness Lehzen ........ Selina Cadell Sir John Conroy ........ John Rowe Melbourne ........ Christopher Cazenove WAG ........ Andrew Wincott William IV ........ Terence Edmond Prince of Wales Bertie ........ Thomas Arnold Princess Vicky ........ Clare Corbett Prince of Wales Bertie as a child ........ George Allonby First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2001. The coronation captures the heart of the nation. Based on letters and diaries, a portrait of the extraordinary Queen's life |
05 | The Wedding | 20110121 | 20120713 (BBC7) 20140221 (BBC7) 20150213 (BBC7) 20150214 (BBC7) 20170922 (BBC7) 20170923 (BBC7) 20190524 (BBC7) 20190525 (BBC7) 20230512 (BBC7) 20230513 (BBC7) | The Queen proposes to her husband of choice. Imogen Stubbs stars as Victoria. Written by Juliet Ace, based on the letters and diaries of the young Queen Victoria. Victoria - Imogen Stubbs Duchess of Kent ........ Anna Massey Prince Albert ........ Adrian Lukis Baroness Lehzen ........ Selina Cadell Sir John Conroy ........ John Rowe Melbourne ........ Christopher Cazenove WAG ........ Andrew Wincott William IV ........ Terence Edmond Prince of Wales Bertie ........ Thomas Arnold Princess Vicky ........ Clare Corbett Prince of Wales Bertie as a child ........ George Allonby First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001. Based on letters and diaries, a portrait of the extraordinary Queen's life |
06 | The Newly Weds | 20110124 | 20120716 (BBC7) 20140224 (BBC7) 20150216 (BBC7) 20150217 (BBC7) 20170925 (BBC7) 20170926 (BBC7) 20190527 (BBC7) 20190528 (BBC7) 20230515 (BBC7) 20230516 (BBC7) | The honeymoon is all too soon over for Albert and Victoria, as pressing matters of state require her attention. But their happiness is made even greater when their first child is expected... Imogen Stubbs stars as Victoria. Written by Juliet Ace, based on the letters and diaries of the young Queen Victoria. Victoria - Imogen Stubbs Duchess of Kent - Anna Massey Prince Albert - Adrian Lukis Baroness Lehzen - Selina Cadell Sir John Conroy/MP/Lord Aberdeen - John Rowe Melbourne - Christopher Cazenove WAG/Prince Ernest/Page/Anson/Cubitt - Andrew Wincott William IV/Stockmar/Peel - Terence Edmond Prince of Wales Bertie/Paxton - Thomas Arnold Princess Vicky/Helena - Clare Corbett Prince of Wales Bertie as a child - George Allonby First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2001. The newlyweds return to Buckingham Palace. Based on diaries and letters of Queen Victoria. Based on letters and diaries, a portrait of the extraordinary Queen's life |
07 | The Family | 20110125 | 20120717 (BBC7) 20140225 (BBC7) 20150217 (BBC7) 20150218 (BBC7) 20170926 (BBC7) 20170927 (BBC7) 20190528 (BBC7) 20190529 (BBC7) 20230516 (BBC7) 20230517 (BBC7) | With the exit of Baroness Leightson - childhood governess and confidant of Victoria - peace resumes in the household. An assassin attempt sparks alarm. Imogen Stubbs stars as Victoria. Written by Juliet Ace, based on the letters and diaries of the young Queen Victoria. Victoria - Imogen Stubbs Duchess of Kent - Anna Massey Prince Albert - Adrian Lukis Baroness Lehzen - Selina Cadell Sir John Conroy/MP/Lord Aberdeen - John Rowe Melbourne - Christopher Cazenove WAG/Prince Ernest/Page/Anson/Cubitt - Andrew Wincott William IV/Stockmar/Peel - Terence Edmond Prince of Wales Bertie/Paxton - Thomas Arnold Princess Vicky/Helena - Clare Corbett Prince of Wales Bertie as a child - George Allonby First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001. A gunshot alarms the royal couple. Based on the diaries and letters of Queen Victoria. Based on letters and diaries, a portrait of the extraordinary Queen's life |
08 | Albert's Achievements | 20110126 | 20120718 (BBC7) 20140226 (BBC7) 20150218 (BBC7) 20150219 (BBC7) 20170927 (BBC7) 20170928 (BBC7) 20190529 (BBC7) 20190530 (BBC7) 20230517 (BBC7) 20230518 (BBC7) | In spite of opposition and ridicule Prince Albert's great exhibition and 'Crystal Palace' goes ahead but it takes its toll on his health. Imogen Stubbs stars as Victoria. Written by Juliet Ace, based on the letters and diaries of the young Queen Victoria. Victoria - Imogen Stubbs Duchess of Kent - Anna Massey Prince Albert - Adrian Lukis Baroness Lehzen - Selina Cadell Sir John Conroy/MP/Lord Aberdeen - John Rowe Melbourne - Christopher Cazenove WAG/Prince Ernest/Page/Anson/Cubitt - Andrew Wincott William IV/Stockmar/Peel - Terence Edmond Prince of Wales Bertie/Paxton - Thomas Arnold Princess Vicky/Helena - Clare Corbett Prince of Wales Bertie as a child - George Allonby First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2001. The Prince Regent plans the first international exhibition. Based on letters and diaries, a portrait of the extraordinary Queen's life |
09 | The Marriage Of True Minds | 20110127 | 20120719 (BBC7) 20140227 (BBC7) 20150219 (BBC7) 20150220 (BBC7) 20170928 (BBC7) 20170929 (BBC7) 20190530 (BBC7) 20190531 (BBC7) 20230518 (BBC7) 20230519 (BBC7) | As Victoria gives birth to her eighth child, war in Turkey threatens the Empire. After a revitalising week at Balmoral, they return home... Imogen Stubbs stars as Victoria. Written by Juliet Ace, based on the letters and diaries of the young Queen Victoria. Duchess of Kent - Anna Massey Prince Albert - Adrian Lukis Baroness Lehzen - Selina Cadell Sir John Conroy/MP/Lord Aberdeen - John Rowe Melbourne - Christopher Cazenove WAG/Prince Ernest/Page/Anson/Cubitt - Andrew Wincott William IV/Stockmar/Peel - Terence Edmond Prince of Wales Bertie/Paxton - Thomas Arnold Princess Vicky/Helena - Clare Corbett Prince of Wales Bertie as a child - George Allonby First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2001. The Crimean war looms and Victoria has her eighth child. Based on letters and diaries, a portrait of the extraordinary Queen's life |
10 | The Death Of Albert | 20110128 | 20120720 (BBC7) 20140228 (BBC7) 20150220 (BBC7) 20150221 (BBC7) 20170929 (BBC7) 20170930 (BBC7) 20190531 (BBC7) 20190601 (BBC7) 20230519 (BBC7) 20230520 (BBC7) | Whilst Victoria mourns the death of her mother for months, Bertie's scandalous antics with an actress are making Albert ill. Imogen Stubbs stars as Victoria. Written by Juliet Ace, based on the letters and diaries of the young Queen Victoria. Duchess of Kent - Anna Massey Prince Albert - Adrian Lukis Baroness Lehzen - Selina Cadell Sir John Conroy/MP/Lord Aberdeen - John Rowe Melbourne - Christopher Cazenove WAG/Prince Ernest/Page/Anson/Cubitt - Andrew Wincott William IV/Stockmar/Peel - Terence Edmond Prince of Wales Bertie/Paxton - Thomas Arnold Princess Vicky/Helena - Clare Corbett Prince of Wales Bertie as a child - George Allonby First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2001. Victoria mourns for her mother while Albert is tormented by Bertie. Based on letters and diaries, a portrait of the extraordinary Queen's life |
OMNI-01 | 20120715 | 20140223 (BBC7) 20150215 (BBC7) 20170924 (BBC7) 20170925 (BBC7) 20190526 (BBC7) 20190527 (BBC7) 20211226 (BBC7) 20211227 (BBC7) 20230514 (BBC7) 20230515 (BBC7) | The reflections of the young Victoria as she turns 16. A portrait of this extraordinary queen's younger life and happy years of her marriage, reveals some of her remarkable and long-lasting achievements. Written by Juliet Ace, based on the letters and diaries of the young Queen Victoria. Starring Imogen Stubbs. Omnibus of the first five of ten episodes. Victoria ........ Imogen Stubbs Duchess of Kent ........ Anna Massey Prince Albert ........ Adrian Lukis Baroness Lehzen ........ Selina Cadell Sir John Conroy ........ John Rowe Melbourne ........ Christopher Cazenove WAG ........ Andrew Wincott William IV ........ Terence Edmond Prince of Wales Bertie ........ Thomas Arnold Princess Vicky ........ Clare Corbett Prince of Wales Bertie as a child ........ George Allonby First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2001. A portrait of the extraordinary Queen's life, marriage and achievements. | |
OMNI-02 | 20120722 | 20140302 (BBC7) 20150222 (BBC7) 20171001 (BBC7) 20171002 (BBC7) 20190602 (BBC7) 20190603 (BBC7) 20220102 (BBC7) 20220103 (BBC7) 20230521 (BBC7) 20230522 (BBC7) | The honeymoon is all too soon over for Albert and Victoria, as pressing matters of state require her attention. But their happiness is made even greater when their first child is expected... A portrait of this extraordinary queen's younger life and happy years of her marriage, reveals some of her remarkable and long-lasting achievements. Written by Juliet Ace, based on the letters and diaries of the young Queen Victoria. Starring Imogen Stubbs. Omnibus of the last five of ten episodes. Duchess of Kent ........ Anna Massey Prince Albert ........ Adrian Lukis Baroness Lehzen ........ Selina Cadell Sir John Conroy ........ John Rowe. Melbourne ........ Christopher Cazenove WAG ........ Andrew Wincott William IV ........ Terence Edmond Prince of Wales Bertie ........ Thomas Arnold Princess Vicky ........ Clare Corbett Prince of Wales Bertie as a child ........ George Allonby First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2001. The newlyweds return to Buckingham Palace. Based on letters and diaries of Queen Victoria. A portrait of the extraordinary Queen's life, marriage and achievements. |