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Killing Victoria

During the 63-year-long reign of Queen Victoria, seven men took the fateful decision to try to kill her.

Sounds,8 episodes

Episodes

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Introducing Killing Victoria
During her 63 year reign, seven men tried to kill Queen Victoria.
13 Mar 2023,3 mins
Episode One: The Monster
The dramatic story of the first assassin, a fame-seeking teenager named Edward Oxford.
20 Mar 2023,40 mins
Episode Two: The Bankrupt
The story of John Francis, a failed shopkeeper turned assassin.
27 Mar 2023,35 mins
Episode Three: The Runaway
The story of bullied teenager John Bean, a newsvendor who turned assassin.
03 Apr 2023,37 mins
Episode Four: The Bricklayer
In the crowd marking Victoria’s 30th birthday is an out of work bricklayer and he’s armed
10 Apr 2023,33 mins
Episode Five: The Soldier
A soldier named Robert Pate undertakes the most serious attack on Queen Victoria yet.
17 Apr 2023,40 mins
Episode Six: The Intruder
The young rebel who broke into Buckingham Palace holding a list of demands and a pistol.
24 Apr 2023,35 mins
Episode Seven: The Wanderer
The story of the assassin who attempted to kill Victoria on her way to Windsor Castle.
01 May 2023,34 mins