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Edinburgh Live
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
'Beautiful' period drama 'just like The Crown' you can now stream on Netflix
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Whether you're a royal enthusiast or simply fancy being whisked away into the intrigues of bygone eras, this captivating series seriously has viewers glued to their screens. Victoria is a sumptuous British period drama that showcases Jenna Coleman in the role of Queen Victoria through the tumultuous early stages of her monarchy over the United Kingdom. With three thrilling seasons available since its premiere in 2016, addicts of the programme are likening it to Netflix's internationally acclaimed The Crown. An ecstatic critique on Rotten Tomatoes proclaims: "Just like The Crown covers Queen Elizabeth II's life throughout her reign, this series covers Queen Victoria's. It almost looks like they are twin series full of drama, romance, politics and good historical accuracy." Commencing with Victoria's dramatic ascension to the throne at just 18, the initial season presents a dramatised exploration of her young life, including her fascination with Lord Melbourne and her precocious marriage to Prince Albert. Additionally, it delves into the arrival of her firstborn and successor, Princess Victoria. Progressing through the series, aficionados witness the young monarch's evolution into the formidable sovereign history remembers, as she wrestles with balancing her duties as a wife and mother. Not only does the narrative engross fans in personal turmoil, but it also encapsulates major historical events such as the Anglo-Afghan War calamity and the devastation of the famine in Ireland, reports Surrey Live. A viewer praised the historical drama, saying: "This show is so beautiful! The costumes and sets are designed with no detail left untouched. "The episode where they visit France was my favourite. All the actors are well suited for this show, and I like the balance between the royals and the staff." Portraying notable historical figures on screen often leads to scrutiny, yet viewers appear unanimous in their acclaim for Jenna Coleman's depiction of the 19th-century sovereign. Tom Hughes, starring as Prince Albert, fortified his reputation with this role, while also being recognised for performances in Cemetery Junction, Red Joan, and The English. Praising the cast further, a review comments: "Jenna Coleman is delightful as Queen Victoria, giving her a strong and decided personality, with endearing moments of self-doubt and vulnerability," adding that "The story progresses at an adequate pace; it never feels slow or that it's keeping pace, as period dramas sometimes do. "The supporting cast is wonderful, and Albert was perfectly cast, as the actor beautifully conveys the chemistry and respect he feels for Victoria." After wrapping up three successful runs, the last instalment of the drama graced screens in May 2019, leaving fans thrilled to find the entire series now available on Netflix. ITV previously announced, "There are no plans presently to film Victoria, but that's not to say we won't revisit the series with the production team at a later date."
Daily Record
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
The Crown fans love 'simply wonderful' period drama you can now stream on Netflix
The TV drama sees Jenna Coleman star as Queen Victoria during the early years of her reign as Queen of England For those enchanted by the allure of royalty or simply fans of being whisked away into the sagas of yesteryears, there's a series currently captivating audiences. Victoria is a British television drama where Jenna Coleman shines as a young Queen Victoria during the initial stages of her rule over England. Since its premiere in 2016, the stirring series encompasses three seasons, with enthusiasts drawing parallels to Netflix 's widely successful The Crown. An enthusiastic reviewer on Rotten Tomatoes remarked: "Just like The Crown covers Queen Elizabeth II's life throughout her reign, this series covers Queen Victoria's. "It almost looks like they are twin series full of drama, romance, politics and good historical accuracy." In the inaugural season, viewers are granted a dramatised window into the queen's ascension to the throne at the tender age of 18, her early infatuation with Lord Melbourne, her marriage to Prince Albert, and not least, the birth of her firstborn and successor, Princess Victoria. Progressing through the series, we see Victoria evolve into the formidable monarch she is remembered as while she wrestles with her domestic role as wife and mother. The series also delves into pivotal historical moments such as the turmoil of the Anglo-Afghan War and the Great Famine in Ireland, reports Surrey Live. A viewer enthused: "This show is so beautiful! The costumes and sets are designed with no detail left untouched. The episode where they visit France was my favourite. "All the actors are well suited for this show, and I like the balance between the royals and the staff." Amidst the potential controversy that typically accompanies actors taking on the roles of past political and historical figures, it appears there is a consensus that Jenna Coleman excelled in their depiction of the 19th-century monarch. Tom Hughes portrays Prince Albert, enhancing his professional reputation through the series while also being recognised for performances in Cemetery Junction, Red Joan and The English. A critic noted: "Jenna Coleman is delightful as Queen Victoria, giving her a strong and decided personality, with endearing moments of self-doubt and vulnerability," adding, "The story progresses at an adequate pace; it never feels slow or that it's keeping pace, as period dramas sometimes do. "The supporting cast is wonderful, and Albert was perfectly cast, as the actor beautifully conveys the chemistry and respect he feels for Victoria." Following three acclaimed seasons, the popular drama concluded in 2019, with the final episode airing in May, leaving fans eager to binge-watch on Netflix. ITV remarked at the time: "There are no plans presently to film Victoria, but that's not to say we won't revisit the series with the production team at a later date."
Metro
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Doctor Who fans in disbelief over 'disrespect' of iconic star Jenna Coleman
Fans of Doctor Who have been left in a state of disbelief at the 'disrespect' of former companion and viewer favourite Clara Oswald. This came as a special episode of the spin-off documentary series Doctor Who: Unleashed celebrated 20 years of the sci-fi drama's rebooted iteration. First airing on BBC One on March 26 2005, Doctor Who returned to screens after an absence of 16 years, introducing Christopher Eccleston as the Ninth Doctor, and Billie Piper as companion Rose Tyler. The rest, as they say, is history – and Doctor Who recently wrapped up its most recent series, with Ncuti Gatwa stepping down as the Fifteenth Doctor during a surprise regeneration. Looking back over 20 years of filming in Cardiff, last night's Unleashed paid tribute to Doctors and companions past. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. However, many fans were disappointed by one particularly glaring omission – namely, the curious absence of Clara Oswald, as played by Jenna Coleman. Clara was initially introduced as a companion to the Eleventh Doctor, as played by Matt Smith. First appearing in the Series Seven episode Asylum of the Daleks in 2012, Jenna's enigmatic appearance (playing one of three different people who shared a similar name, but the same face) turned into a full-time companionship under the Twelfth Doctor (Peter Capaldi). Clara departed the TARDIS in Series 9, with the 2015 finale Hell Bent being her last in a starring role. However, she did return for the Twelfth Doctor's final episode, showing up for a cameo in the 2017 Christmas special, Twice Upon A Time. As such, Clara is one of the rebooted Doctor's longer-serving companions… making her absence from this week's celebration seem particularly odd. 'I'm in utter disbelief over how little time was dedicated to the 12th Doctor's era in the new Unleashed ep, only a little under 2 minutes in an hour long special,' wrote DWfigurephotos on X. The user continued: 'The episode 'Blink' alone got more time dedicated to it than Peter's entire run! 🤦♂️ Also no Clara AT ALL?!' 'I know the Doctor temporarily lost all his memories of Clara, but it seems that the makers of Doctor Who Unleashed have forgotten about her completely,' said MrDavidEBrown. 'Is it just me or is it odd that the #DoctorWho Unleashed 20th Anniversary Special didn't even mention Clara. It just skipped over her completely. I can understand if Jenna Coleman wasn't available, but to not even mention or show the character seems really strange,' commented JovialVulcan. 'The whole time when Jenna Coleman played Clara, was skipped over. Her name not mentioned & only a glimpse of her from the distance in a scene from 'Deep Breath'. I wonder why that was?' said PayneNotes1. Also missing from the line-up was Series 3 and 4 companion Martha Jones, as played by Freema Agyeman. Surprisingly, Millie Gibson's Ruby Sunday didn't rate a mention either, although she did appear in the background during an interview with Ncuti and Varada Sethu. Former companions who were included in this love letter to Cardiff-era Who included Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill, who played Amy and Rory Pond during Matt Smith's run on the show. Representing Peter's time, Pearl Mackie also addressed her time as Bill Potts, while Jodie Whittaker's TARDIS-mate Mandip Gill provided some insight of her own. Catherine Tate may not have appeared in an interview, but showrunner Russell T Davies and the documentary did at least acknowledge her existence. Meanwhile, as the most recent companion, Varada joined Ncuti on the red carpet to discuss their stints on the show. As perhaps the Doctor's most well-known companion, Billie Piper joined David Tennant as they reflected on their time in the TARDIS together. Both have returned to the show since their exit, with David starring in three special episodes last year after (re)regenerating from Jodie's much-maligned Thirteenth Doctor. His three-episode return culminated in the show's first bi-generation – heralding the arrival of Ncuti Gatwa as the show's Fifteenth Doctor. More Trending In shocking scenes during this month's series finale, Ncuti stepped down from the show after only two seasons – apparently regenerating into Billie Piper as the episode ended. Whether Billie is actually the Doctor remains to be seen, but her return to the show has left fans worried for its future. View More » Amid rumours that David Tennant might come back (again!) some have suggested that the show is 'running out of ideas' and coasting on its past. Got a story? 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Daily Mail
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jenna Coleman oozes sophistication in a smart black suit as she leads the star-studded guest list at the Apple TV+ BAFTA TV brunch
cut a stylish figure as she attended the star-studded Apple TV+ BAFTA TV brunch in London on Saturday. The English actress, 39, showcased her impeccable style at the event, held at 180 The Strand to celebrate excellence in global storytelling and creativity. For the occasion, she oozed sophistication in a black tailored blazer with a V-neckline and belted waist, which she paired with matching trousers. Completing her outfit, Jenna kept comfortable in a pair of Dior black patent C'est pumps and toted her essentials in a £4,200 mini Lady Dior bag. The Doctor Who star styled her brunette tresses in a voluminous blowout and opted for minimal make-up to highlight her stunning features. Also turning heads at the event was Irish model Laura Whitmore, 40, who looked effortlessly chic in a light purple wide-leg jumpsuit. The English actress, 39, showcased her impeccable style at the event, held at 180 The Strand to celebrate excellence in global storytelling and creativity The elegant one-piece featured a plunging V-neckline, ruched detailing at the waist, and flared legs. Laura accessorised with a unique book clutch from The Age Of Innocence, ombré sunglasses and an array of jewellery. Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning, 39, was all smiles as she looked effortlessly chic in a black button-up overshirt with multicoloured cuffs and wide-leg trousers. Jessica toted her essentials in a retro Paul Smith shoulder bag and completed her ensemble with a pair of black trainers. Meanwhile, Rosalind Eleazar, 36, stood out in a dark blue denim corset top and high-waisted pink tailored jeans. She elevated the look with black stud-embellished strappy heels and kept her accessories understated with simple silver teardrop earrings. The beauty appeared in great spirits as she joined actor pals Saskia Reeves, Christopher Chung and Jonathan Pryce at the glitzy event. British actress Ronni Ancona, 56, also attended, joining Succession star Brian Cox, 78. The Doctor Who star styled her brunette tresses in a voluminous blowout and opted for minimal makeup to highlight her natural features Also turning heads at the event was Irish model Laura Whitmore, 40, who looked effortlessly chic in a light purple wide-leg jumpsuit Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning, 39, was all smiles as she brought a more relaxed vibe to the occasion, wearing a black button-up overshirt with multicoloured cuffs She opted for an elegant midi dress from ba&sh as she showed off her sensational sense of style. Meanwhile, Brian looked dapper in a light blue blazer and matching tailored trousers. He teamed the smart suit with a crisp baby pink button-up shirt and a darker pink polka-dot tie. New Zealand-British actress Gina Bellman, 58, looked stylish in a blue denim blouse and white wide-leg trousers. She completed the outfit with beige-and-white trainers and styled her brunette tresses in a soft up-do as she smiled alongside Brian. The glitzy lunch comes just one day ahead of the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises taking place at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall. The star-studded evening will see a slew of celebrities take home awards celebrating excellence in TV, as well as a line-up of standout performances. Global music stars Jessie J and Tom Grennan are both set to put on a show at the ceremony, with powerhouse Jessie singing The Award Goes To as her first TV performance in six years. New Zealand-British actress Gina Bellman, 58, looked effortlessly chic in a blue denim blouse and white wide-leg trousers as she smiled alongside Brian at the brunch Meanwhile, multi-platinum popstar Tom will play his brand new track Full Attention, in a TV exclusive. Both performances will air during the awards ceremony on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Sunday 11 May at 7pm. For the first time, Scottish actor, writer, producer and presenter Alan Cumming will host the glitzy eremony. Emma Baehr, Executive Director of Awards & Content at BAFTA, said: 'We're delighted that Alan Cumming will be hosting this year's BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises. 'He will definitely bring a playful sense of mischief and fun to the ceremony, so audiences should expect the unexpected at Britain's biggest celebration of TV on Sunday 11 May.' The nominations for the BAFTA Television Awards' P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Award have already been announced. From Gavin and Stacey, to The Traitors and Bridgerton, six of this year's most acclaimed TV shows are set to battle it out for one of the ceremony's biggest accolades. The category is the only award in which the public will be able to have their say and vote for their favourite scene.
Daily Mail
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jenna Coleman looks every inch the doting mother as she takes her baby for afternoon stroll
Jenna Coleman looked every inch the doting mother as she went for a stroll with her baby in London on Wednesday. The actress, 39, who welcomed her little one with boyfriend Jamie Childs late last year, carried the tot in a papoose. Jenna cut a casual figure for the outing as she sported a dark grey jumper along with a pair of blue jeans. The Victoria star styled her brunette locks into an updo and also wore a pair of sunglasses and a black hanbag. Jenna revealed her pregnancy in June when she debuted her baby bump at a dinner at Chatsworth House. She has not yet made any announcement that she has given birth, but has taken to her social media frequently to share glimpses into her pregnancy journey with her fans. Jenna and Jamie met back in 2020 on the set of the first season of Netflix show, The Sandman, where she played Johanna Constantine and he directed several episodes. The couple were first romantically linked in December 2021, before they were spotted together for the first time the following February. They were photographed on a stroll in Islington smiling and holding hands, just days after they were seen outside her £2.2million home as furniture was moved in. They went on to work together again on Jamie's first film Jackdaw, with Jenna playing a lead character called Bo. However, the pair work to keep their relationship private, with their public appearances together being rare and Jenna having never spoken publicly about their romance. But earlier in 2024, Jenna and Jamie sparked speculation that they had taken their relationship to the next level after being seen wearing a ring on her wedding finger in January. On a stroll together in north London, Jenna could be seen sporting a chunky gold band, while walking hand-in-hand with Jamie, who tenderly stroked her hair at several points. While it didn't mark the first time she'd been seen wearing the ring, she usually wore it on a different finger – leading to speculation that the move was significant. The Jetty star previously dated Tom Hughes, who played her husband Prince Albert in ITV's Victoria, after meeting on the set of BBC drama series Dancing On The Edge in 2013. However they went their separate ways in 2020, with it reported at the time the pair were 'terribly sad' by the end of their relationship, with the actress moving into her own pad and they reportedly attempted to 'salvage a friendship'. Before Tom, Jenna was in a relationship with Game Of Thrones star Richard Madden, dating on and off for four years after getting together in 2012.
