Victoria

I think Jenna Coleman is far too pretty and wide-eyed for the role, but obviously the producers aren't going for realism!

The trailers put me off, so I didn't watch the programme.

Keep expecting Dr Who to turn up.....she's basically the same character.
Yes its all beautifully done but all the 'downstairs shenanigans' seems rather artificially added on ....to appeal the 'Downton' brigade methinks.

Shall not bother again but just thought I'd give it a go.

computer generated!

I think some of the shots with crowd scenes looked a bit odd - as if someone had hurriedly sketched them into the background. I couldn't see anything moving. Maybe I wasn't paying enough attention.

I enjoyed it, DH did mutter from time to time about accuracy, but I think the writer had researched Victoria's diaries rather than history books.

I agree, merlotgran, no Oympic gold for Rupert!

Maybe Granny23 the downstairs bit was a bit of scene setting . I believe she grew into a woman who was relatively frugal and they're showing her growth ?? Not sure ....or maybe it's just fleshing out the story

Enjoyed it and Rupert Sewell is very handsome to match her prettiness . About time we had another decent British drama , I was very disappointed with `One of us` . I thought it would be good considering who is in it but it seems very hammy , a bit like an Agatha Christy play .

Rufus Sewell on a horse made me want to shout, 'Sit up straight, shoulders back!'

Looking forward to the rest of it.

I loved it but spent most of it wondering where I had seen the actress (Jenna Coleman) before. Dawned on me this morning that she was in Dr Who. I did think that the 'below stairs' bits re candles and gloves were a bit odd. Perhaps an attempt to mimic Downtown Abbey or Upstairs Downstairs but I cannot conceive that as Queen, Victoria would take any interest in these details.