Renewed: Victoria

ITV has announced a third season of period drama Victoria with Jenna Coleman & Tom Hughes.

The new episodes will begin in 1848 when uncertainty surrounded the monarchy.

The first two series of the show have documented the ascension to the throne by Queen Victoria, played by Coleman, and her romance with Prince Albert, played by Hughes, as well as her struggles with postnatal depression and leadership.

Creator Daisy Goodwin said: “Series three will start in 1848 which was a hugely dramatic and eventful time for both the royal family and Europe, with revolutions on the continent and uncertainty around the monarchy.

“Viewers can expect more drama than ever before in the third series.”

Polly Hill, head of drama at ITV, added: “We’re delighted that the nation has taken Victoria to its hearts.

“Filled with romance, political crises and family drama, Daisy Goodwin’s scripts bring this fascinating part of history to life so vividly and we look forward to regaling audiences with the next part of the illustrious Queen’s reign.”

UK viewers are also getting a feature-length Christmas special, entitled Comfort And Joy, later this month.

Season 1 of Victoria concludes on ABC on Saturday.

Source: Independent