I kind of wish the writers of Victoria weren’t so keen to remind us at every turn that the queen and the insufferable Albert (Tom Hughes) are cousins. We get it; they didn’t think it was weird back then. But it’s creepy. So creepy. Historical fact be damned, Vic, don’t marry that dude! He’s your … >
I feel for the young Victoria, for I, too, am short. It really is something how much condescension one must endure simply for being a woman of non-statuesque proportions. I’m waiting for her to respond to someone like Uncle Leopold with a stern-voiced “with all due respect, sir, need I remind you who’s queen?” and … >
I don’t envy our hero in this second episode of ITV’s Victoria, surrounded by unpleasant losers who all want her job, and who think they can exploit her because she’s wee. But if history is anything to go by, she’ll show them. A very exciting development, however, is the installation of gas in the palace – … >
ITV’s gorgeous new series, Victoria, begins when a young woman (Jenna Coleman – and it did take me a few minutes to adjust to the fact that her eyes aren’t normally that colour) wakes up to find herself queen, and does so with the grace and strength one would expect. The moment, it would seem, … >
A set of new promotional photos have been unveiled for ITV’s Victoria, featuring former Doctor Who actress Jenna Coleman. The eight-part period drama, from the makers of Poldark, follows Queen Victoria (Coleman) from her accession 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. Rufus Sewell … >
PBS has announced the start date for Doctor Who actress Jenna Coleman’s epic new Victoria drama in the US. From the makers of Poldark, the eight-part series follows Queen Victoria (Coleman) from her accession to the throne at the tender age of 18 through to her courtship and marriage to Prince Albert. Victoria will premiere on Sunday 15 January … >
ITV’s new Queen Victoria drama from the makers of Poldark will apparently begin later this month. Starring former Doctor Who actress Jenna Coleman, Victoria follows Queen Victoria (Coleman) from her accession 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. The … >
It’s the very last episode of The Musketeers, and I’m still a bit sad about that. Bad news: Treville is still dead. Worse news: Grimaud, who remains a very bad man, has wasted no time in blowing the heck out of the Musketeers’ garrison. Good news: the baddies think D’Artagnan is dead, which will no … >
Sad times in the world of The Musketeers, as Louis dies like a minute into the episode. I’ll miss his precious little sunshine face. Treville tells Athos to take the new little king into hiding until all of the ensuing nonsense blows over, which is wise, except for the bit where Anne didn’t know and … >
ITV has released the first full trailer for Victoria, starring former Doctor Who actress Jenna Coleman. The one-minute preview will air for the first time on ITV this evening between Emmerdale and Coronation Street. From the makers of BBC One’s Poldark, Victoria follows Queen Victoria (Coleman) from her accession to the throne at the tender age of 18 … >