Victoria & Albert 1 - Part 1

Recasting history as a particularly lavish soap opera, Victoria and Albert sets the story of the relationship between the queen and her consort against a background of family strife and political wrangling. Sticklers for accuracy might be disappointed, but the strong cast and lavish production values make for an entertaining film.

Victoria is barely 18 when her uncle King William IV dies. She is introduced by the family adviser to a young German prince called Albert, and in spite of their initial indifference to one another and a great deal of political opposition, they fall in love. Marriage brings its own problems, however, and as Victoria, grows from an inexperienced young woman into a shrewd and powerful monarch Albert struggles to find a role for himself in both the family and the nation.

The relationship between Victoria and Albert was a remarkable one and this film, while occasionally erring on the side of sentiment, brings that relationship to life. The young leads are charming, but it is the supporting cast of British acting stalwarts--including Nigel Hawthorne, David Suchet, and Diana Rigg--who make Victoria and Albert truly worth watching. --Simon Leake

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[Nylanna05]

Can someone tell me the title of the background music played at the beginning??

[docnarchy]

@Nylanna05 The composer of the soundtrack is Alan Parker.

[Nylanna05]

@docnarchy title please... ^___^

[docnarchy]

@Nylanna05 I don't know the title. Sorry.

[johneunson]

i have never seen this. was this on british tv? what a fabulous cast. thank you so much for posting this one.

[docnarchy]

@johneunson Thanks. This was aired first on the BBC in 2001.

[LyricalXilence]

Y does Albert have a British accent? Rupert has ruined me, he did so good no one can compare now.

[andersonfamily]

Jonathan Firth... Just as hot as his Brother! Honestly don't get me wrong I enjoyed "The Young Victoria" but this movie is good as well.. It follows her for longer than the big movie

[rubyflipper]

What a treat! Thank you for this!!

[livesteam]

@Jamestopboy ... William IV is the name of a pub in West Hampstead where I used to go back in 1966 when I lived in London ... Memories !

[tnakai1971jp]

I am an uneducated Japanese of humble means but I would like to ask a question.

Is it fair to say the following? Prince A brought in the concept of efficiency and reasons into the running of some of the great establishments and Queen V restored dignity in the Royal Family.

Prince A chaired some committees and was the driving force of certain reforms, I heard.

[Ylva07]

@andersonfamily  Jonathan Firth is very good as Albert!

[anicara62]

Excellent movie!

great cast.