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Episode Seven: The Wanderer
The story of the assassin who attempted to kill Victoria on her way to Windsor Castle.
Episode Six: The Intruder
The young rebel who broke into Buckingham Palace holding a list of demands and a pistol.
Episode Five: The Soldier
A soldier named Robert Pate undertakes the most serious attack on Queen Victoria yet.
Episode Four: The Bricklayer
In the crowd marking Victoria’s 30th birthday is an out of work bricklayer and he’s armed
Episode Three: The Runaway
The story of bullied teenager John Bean, a newsvendor who turned assassin.
Episode Two: The Bankrupt
The story of John Francis, a failed shopkeeper turned assassin.
Episode One: The Monster
The dramatic story of the first assassin, a fame-seeking teenager named Edward Oxford.
Introducing Killing Victoria
During her 63 year reign, seven men tried to kill Queen Victoria.
