Young Victoria

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Young Victoria by Juliet Ace: 3. The Young Queen

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3. The Young Queen

Young Victoria by Juliet Ace

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The young princess turns 18, and William IV dies.

The young princess turns 18, and William IV dies. Based on the diaries and letters of Queen Victoria. Stars Imogen Stubbs.

The young princess celebrates her 18th birthday and resolves to distance herself from those she distrusts including her controlling mother. 

On the death of William IV, she is declared Queen. She aspires to abolish slavery and educate the masses.

Imogen Stubbs stars as Victoria.

Written by Juliet Ace, based on the letters and diaries of the young Queen Victoria.

Victoria ...... Imogen Stubbs
Duchess of Kent ........ Anna Massey
Prince Albert ........ Adrian Lukis
Baroness Lehzen ........ Selina Cadell
Sir John Conroy ........ John Rowe
Melbourne ........ Christopher Cazenove
WAG ........ Andrew Wincott
William IV ........ Terence Edmond
Prince of Wales Bertie ........ Thomas Arnold
Princess Vicky ........ Clare Corbett
Prince of Wales Bertie as a child ........ George Allonby

Producer: Cherry Cookson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2001.

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Based on letters and diaries, a portrait of the extraordinary Queen's life

Based on letters and diaries, a portrait of the extraordinary Queen's life, marriage and achievements. Stars Imogen Stubbs

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