Killing Victoria

Killing Victoria

During the 63-year-long reign of Queen Victoria, seven men took the fateful decision to try to kill her.

Killing Victoria

Episodes (8 available)

Killing Victoria, Killing Victoria, Episode One: The Monster

The dramatic story of the first assassin, a fame-seeking teenager named Edward Oxford.

31 Jan 2023

40 mins

Killing Victoria, Killing Victoria, Episode Two: The Bankrupt

The story of John Francis, a failed shopkeeper turned assassin.

1 Feb 2023

36 mins

Killing Victoria, Killing Victoria, Episode Three: The Runaway

The story of bullied teenager John Bean, a newsvendor who turned assassin.

2 Feb 2023

37 mins

Killing Victoria, Killing Victoria, Episode Four: The Bricklayer

In the crowd marking Victoria’s 30th birthday is an out of work bricklayer and he’s armed

3 Feb 2023

33 mins

Killing Victoria, Killing Victoria, Episode Five: The Soldier

A soldier named Robert Pate undertakes the most serious attack Queen Victoria yet.

4 Feb 2023

41 mins

Killing Victoria, Killing Victoria, Episode Six: The Intruder

The young rebel who broke into Buckingham Palace holding a list of demands and a pistol.

5 Feb 2023

35 mins

Killing Victoria, Killing Victoria, Episode Seven: The Wanderer

The story of the assassin who attempted to kill Victoria on her way to Windsor Castle.

6 Feb 2023

35 mins

Killing Victoria, Killing Victoria, Introducing Killing Victoria

During her 63 year reign, seven men tried to kill Queen Victoria.

13 Mar 2023

4 mins