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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Young England
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    S1:E8

    A heavily pregnant Victoria is frustrated by both Albert and her mother's attempts to confine her to the Palace. Cumberland arrives in London, hoping that Victoria may die in childbirth, as he is still the heir Presumptive. Determined to show herself in public, Victoria goes for a drive and is accosted by an unhinged admirer, desperate to free her from her ‘German tyrant'. Whilst Victoria is taken aback, she is resolute that it will not frighten her and despite Albert's misgiving, goes out again.

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    Writer:Daisy Goodwin

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Warp and Weft
    7.7/10(10 votes)

    S2:E3

    Discontent is growing in the country, and upon hearing the pleas of a silk weaver of Spitalfields, Victoria decides she must help. Against Peel and Albert's advice, she hatches a plan: a fantastic medieval ball at the Palace, where the attendees have to wear costumes made from Spitalfields silk.

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    Writer:Daisy Goodwin

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - The Queen's Husband
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    S1:E6

    Albert feels he needs a greater role in public affairs, and becomes involved in the anti-slavery movement. Victoria matches wills with the Duke of Sussex to see that her husband is granted more respect, while Skerrett faces a dilemma when she realises that the only person who can save her cousin and child from certain death is the man she trusts the least.

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    Writer:Daisy Goodwin

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Doll 123
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    S1:E1

    In 1838, at the age of 18, young princess Alexandrina's life is transformed when she ascends the throne of Great Britain and becomes Queen Victoria. Suddenly finding herself freed of the repressive shackles placed on her by her mother's advisor, Conroy, she builds a new alliance with the charismatic prime minister Lord Melbourne.

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    Writer:Daisy Goodwin

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Uneasy Lies the Head that Wears the Crown
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    S3:E1

    Revolution sweeps across Europe and pressure builds on Victoria with new arrivals at the Palace.

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    Writer:Daisy Goodwin

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - The Luxury of Conscience
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    S2:E8

    Albert resents Lehzen's influence over the queen, and fears she is putting the health of their child at risk. The prince also unwittingly creates problems for Peel, who is facing the most important battle of his political career as he takes a stand against the corn laws, only to find that Albert has played into their enemies' hands. When tragedy strikes, personal and political sacrifices must be made. Last in the series.

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    Writer:Daisy Goodwin

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - An Ordinary Woman
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    S1:E5

    Melbourne warns Victoria that Parliament will not be happy about her marrying a German prince, a prediction that proves all too accurate when the Privy Council refuse to grant Albert a royal title. The prince fears for his future in England, while Victoria succumbs to paranoia, becoming convinced that he only intends to marry her for the financial independence he will gain.

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    Writer:Daisy Goodwin

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - The Green-Eyed Monster
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    S2:E2

    Victoria realises that she is pregnant again, and her equilibrium is threatened by Albert's burgeoning friendship with female mathematician Ada Lovelace.

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    Writer:Daisy Goodwin

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Faith, Hope and Charity
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    S2:E6

    The queen is horrified by news of famine sweeping Ireland, and tries to persuade the government to take action. However, Peel is reluctant to get involved, fearing that sending aid will destabilise his own party. The crisis soon strikes at the heart of the royal household, while a determined Reverend turns up on Victoria's doorstep, demanding help for his parish.

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    Writer:Daisy Goodwin

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  10. undefined Season 0 Episode 1 - Comfort and Joy
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    S0:E1

    It is Christmas 1846 and Victoria is uncharacteristically sad as she prepares to face her first Christmas without her beloved Baroness Lehzen, while Albert transforms the palace into a magical festive wonderland as he is gripped by an obsession with staging the perfect family Christmas. But tensions between the couple mount when the prince invites house guests to join the celebrations. Meanwhile, Skerrett inherits a large estate from an estranged uncle.

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    Writer:Daisy Goodwin

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Ladies in Waiting
    7.1/10(12 votes)

    S1:E2

    Lord Melbourne's resignation as Prime Minister leaves Victoria devastated. As Lord Melbourne's popularity in the house wanes, the Tories eagerly await their imminent triumph, while the Duke of Cumberland views it as a chance to prey on his niece's vulnerability.

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    Writer:Daisy Goodwin

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Brocket Hall
    7.1/10(15 votes)

    S1:E3

    A Chartist uprising in Newport underlines the instability of the monarchy. King Leopold suggests to Victoria that she consider Prince Albert as a possible consort, a development that results in the young queen being surrounded by suitors.

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    Writer:Daisy Goodwin

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - London Bridge is Falling Down
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    S3:E2

    Victoria must decide whether to fight the Chartists with force or allow them to present their petition.

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    Writer:Daisy Goodwin

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - The White Elephant
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    S3:E8

    The world's eyes are on the Great Exhibition, and the Royal couple. Does triumph or failure beckon? Lives will be changed forever as intrigue unfolds amongst the exhibits.

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    Writer:Daisy Goodwin

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - A Soldier's Daughter
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    S2:E1

    New mother Victoria is impatient to return to the business of ruling a nation, while Albert attempts to protect her from bad news in Afghanistan.

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    Writer:Daisy Goodwin

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Entente Cordiale
    6.3/10(12 votes)

    S2:E5

    The young monarch decides it is time to try her hand at foreign relations, as she and an entourage of servants and fellow royals set sail for France.

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    Writer:Daisy Goodwin

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - A Coburg Quartet
    5.4/10(9 votes)

    S3:E6

    A Georgian ball at the Palace could not come at a worse time as private pictures of the Royal family are made public.

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    Writer:Daisy Goodwin

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Daisy Goodwin Ratings Summary

"Young England" is the best rated episode written by Daisy Goodwin. It scored 8/10 based on 12 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 10/9/2016 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Warp and Weft".