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Returning: Victoria

UK period drama with Jenna Coleman is returning to BBC First in early September.

UK period drama Victoria is returning to BBC First in early September.

The 8 part series will screen from Tuesday September 5, about a week after its UK return.

Joining the cast for the second series are Dame Diana Rigg (Game of Thrones) as the Queen’s new Mistress Of The Robes, the Duchess of Bucchleuch, and Line Of Duty star Martin Compston in a guest appearance as social activist Dr. Robert Traill.

They join Jenna Coleman as Queen Victoria, Tom Hughes as Prince Albert, plus Nigel Lindsay, David Oakes, Daniela Holtz, Catherine Flemming and Nell Hudson.

Picking up a month after the birth of her first child, the new series sees Queen Victoria surprise the court when she insists on returning to her duties as soon as possible. 

Having taken charge in her absence, adoring new father Albert decides not to trouble his wife with worrying news regarding the British soldiers in Afghanistan. However, as the reports worsen, Victoria grows increasingly suspicious that he and Prime Minister Robert Peel are hiding something from her.

Determined to reclaim her place with characteristic impulsiveness, Victoria brings in the formidable Duchess of Buccleuch as her new Mistress of the Robes and demands that former chef, Francatelli, return to the palace kitchens.

Meanwhile, Albert’s family descend on the palace for the Christening of baby Vicky and their dynastic plotting only intensifies Victoria’s sense of frustration. Convinced that the truth is being kept from her, Victoria seeks answers from the Duke of Wellington. 

Tuesdays at 8.30pm from September 5 on BBC First.

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