The best episode written by Daisy Goodwin is "Young England", rated 7.6/10 from 8 user votes. It was "directed by Olly Blackburn". "Young England" aired on 10/9/2016 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "The Queen's Husband".
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.
Director: Olly Blackburn
Writer: Daisy Goodwin
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.
Director: Olly Blackburn
Writer: Daisy Goodwin
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.
Director: Tom Vaughan
Writer: Daisy Goodwin
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.
Director: Geoffrey Sax
Writer: Daisy Goodwin
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.
Director: Sandra Goldbacher
Writer: Daisy Goodwin
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.
Director: Tom Vaughan
Writer: Daisy Goodwin
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.
Director: Tom Vaughan
Writer: Daisy Goodwin
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.
Director: Daniel O'Hara
Writer: Daisy Goodwin
Revolution sweeps across Europe and pressure builds on Victoria with new arrivals at the Palace.
Director: Geoffrey Sax
Writer: Daisy Goodwin
Victoria realises that she is pregnant again, and her equilibrium is threatened by Albert's burgeoning friendship with female mathematician Ada Lovelace.
Director: Lisa James Larsson
Writer: Daisy Goodwin
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.
Director: Jim Loach
Writer: Daisy Goodwin
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.
Director: Lisa James Larsson
Writer: Daisy Goodwin
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.
Director: Delyth Thomas
Writer: Daisy Goodwin
Victoria must decide whether to fight the Chartists with force or allow them to present their petition.
Director: Geoffrey Sax
Writer: Daisy Goodwin
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.
Director: Jim Loach
Writer: Daisy Goodwin
A Georgian ball at the Palace could not come at a worse time as private pictures of the Royal family are made public.
Director: Chloë Thomas
Writer: Daisy Goodwin