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The Young Victoria

Period drama starring Emily Blunt. After a confined childhood, Princess Victoria faces a fight to become queen, then is caught between the schemes of men out to steer her rule.

Period drama from Downton Abbey writer Julian Fellowes. After a confined and controlled childhood, Princess Victoria faces a fight just to become queen, then is caught between the schemes of more men out to steer her rule - the Belgian king has primed Prince Albert to woo her, while politician Lord Melbourne seeks to charm her.

1 hour, 40 minutes

Last on

Fri 12 Jan 202419:00
BBC Three

Music Played

  • George Frideric Handel

    Zadok the Priest

    Performer: The Royal Academy Consort.

  • Vincenzo Bellini

    Vieni, fra queste braccia

    Orchestra: Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala.

  • Henry Purcell

    The Cold Song

    Performer: William Purefoy.

  • Arvo Pärt

    Da Pacem Domine

    Performer: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir.

  • Sinéad O’Connor

    Only You (love theme from The Young Victoria)

  • Johann Strauss

    Walzer à la Paganini

  • Franz Schubert

    Schwanengesang (Swan Song): No. 4 Standchen (Serenade)

  • Johann Strauss II

    Tausendsapperment Walzer, op. 61

  • Antonín Dvořák

    Serenade for Strings in E major

  • Gaetano Donizetti

    Donizetti 'L'elisir d'amour': Della crudele Isotta

  • Johann Strauss

    Contredanses op.44

  • Henry Purcell

    What Power Art Thou?

Credits

DirectorJean-Marc Vallee
Queen VictoriaEmily Blunt
Prince AlbertRupert Friend
Lord MelbournePaul Bettany
Duchess of KentMiranda Richardson
King WilliamJim Broadbent
King LeopoldThomas Kretschmann
Sir John ConroyMark Strong
Baron StockmarJesper Christensen
Queen AdelaideHarriet Walter
Baroness LehzenJeanette Hain
Duke of WellingtonJulian Glover
Sir Robert PeelMichael Maloney
Duchess of SutherlandRachael Stirling
WatsonMorven Christie
Man on Soap BoxTom Brooke
FootmanShaun Dingwall
Whig MemberDavid Robb
Charles KembleMalcolm Sinclair
Marchioness of HastingsJulia St John
WriterJulian Fellowes

Broadcasts

  • Thu 22 Dec 201121:00
    BBC HD & BBC Two
  • Sat 16 Jun 201221:00
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland
  • Sat 16 Jun 201222:00
    BBC Two Northern Ireland
  • Fri 4 Jan 201320:50
    BBC HD & BBC Two Scotland & England only
  • Fri 4 Jan 201321:10
    BBC Two Wales
  • Fri 4 Jan 201321:20
    BBC Two Northern Ireland
  • Sat 21 Dec 201317:25
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Wales
  • Sat 28 Dec 201316:45
    BBC Two Northern Ireland
  • Sat 4 Apr 201518:45
    BBC Two
  • Sat 10 Feb 201822:00
    BBC Two
  • Boxing Day 201810:20
    BBC Two
  • Sat 11 May 201918:50
    BBC Two HD & England only
  • Sat 11 May 201920:05
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Sun 13 Dec 202015:50
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sun 22 Aug 202116:20
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sat 5 Feb 202217:20
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Mon 19 Dec 202215:20
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Fri 23 Dec 202219:25
    BBC Three
  • Sat 22 Jul 202316:20
    BBC Two Wales & Wales HD only
  • Sat 22 Jul 202316:45
    BBC Two except Scotland & Wales
  • Thu 27 Jul 202319:25
    BBC Three
  • Sat 6 Jan 202415:30
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Fri 12 Jan 202419:00
    BBC Three

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