Jenna Coleman Talks About Her Role In PBS' "Victoria"

One of the highest-rated dramas on PBS in 20 years, "Victoria‘s" premiere season was hailed as a “gem” by The Hollywood Reporter and a “breakout hit” by Harpers Bazaar. In 1837, a diminutive, neglected teenager is crowned Queen Victoria, navigates the scandal, corruption, and political intrigues of the Court, and soon rises to become the most powerful woman in the world. "Victoria" stars Jenna Coleman ("Doctor Who") as Queen Victoria in a series that follows the drama of the candid, spirited monarch who was perhaps the first woman to seem to have it all.
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[@joannehanna2590]

Its great to see her in New York ! I love it when the brits show up in America !! Shes amazing at her role as Victoria & Tom as Albert !! Its been awhile since this show had her on it. I heard that Jenna & Tom broke up...so sad.they made a lovely couple...oh well thats the way it goes sometimes!💋💖 Happy Holidays everyone!!!🤶🎅🎄🎁⛄❄🎀🐆🐾❤💚

[@itsjustmesam26]

Victoria is such an underrated period drama, Jenna is amazing in it! Can't wait for S3 :)

[@kelleymasters1522]

I just finished season 2 so I'd be ready for season 3 . I quite enjoyed it and she's a terrific actress.

[@maxeyre2024]

So are "The Crown" and "Downton Abbey"

[@aldofhister6859]

I know an era of starvation unbelievable coal pollution -- no safety nets( financially at al if you didn't work or were married you were a prostitute and there were thousands ! And Rich Land owner controlled everything from a to z

[@wendyscott8425]

I can't say I'm enjoying season 3 as much as the others. Bad stuff happens, and it's just kind of sad. I hope the last two episodes will be a little more cheerful, but since it's based on history, that may not be the case.

[@tradingpost2472]

I've only seen the 1st season but due to illness havn't seen any other, season 1 was on tv, how can I get to see season 2 & 3? Plz I'd help me. I'l be a very greatfull elder man.

[@euler4273]

She's so beautiful.

[@thewolverine5895]

I have huge crush on her man. She's so nice and adorable.

[@EAMCFC]

Sweet and pretty

[@CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

This is such a great show. I recommend it to anyone I can. It is a bit sad that not many know about this, because Victoria is so well done and never strays from its source material. And Jenna is perfect casting, she nailed the grace, poise and spunk to the character spot on.

[@beatrevorharris]

I mean, getting lost in Scotland and Harriet and Ernest's relationship is made up for entertainment purposes. But yes, they so stick to their sources :)

[@crisvazquez2327]

I recommend it to all my friends & family members

[@palaciosmodernos1464]

This story is full of elements that distort the real History ...

[@CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

Palácios Modernos Where you actually there? If not, let other people enjoy it.

[@palaciosmodernos1464]

@@CWazBroadwayBandGeek Well, I'm telling you the truth. It is enough to have some knowledge of History to know that much of what was written in the argument of this series is a lie. If you prefer to ignore this it is your option.

[@Alevermor]

I really wish The Cry got more hype here in the US. It is some of the best television I’ve ever seen. Jenna does an incredible job and I wish she had gotten some more main stream nominations for her performance, which I will gladly argue that it is her best work to date. I hope it becomes more accessible soon because it is so so so so good.

[@einezcrespo]

Yeah, I agree. I love Victoria but Jenna was fantastic in The Cry.

[@damiangracia8111]

Yeah, sadly from where I come from (Mexico) we barely even receive Jenna Coleman content. I've only seen her in Doctor Who and voicing Melia in Xenoblade Chronicles, for which I had to move heaven and sea to get them.

[@Cyberlucy]

You can see it on Sundance Now.

[@danielgardecki1046]

She will forever be known as *Emmerdale's Jasmine Thomas* to me and most Brits. Over 400 episodes starring *Jenna Coleman.*

[@LouieNeira]

I think it's because it wasn't widely available and you had to sign up for the network app. I thought it was great, but I don't think American audiences are ready for it. It's too well-acted and not cheesy enough.

[@janalynneshannon5195]

I am so in love with this show.I have always been obsessed with Queen Victoria, she was an amazing woman.It is such a romantic love story. Jenna Coleman and Tom Hughes has done a remarkable job . Queen Victoria would have been 200 years old this year she was born May 24th 1819 so this is such a fine tribute to her .

[@priscillarobinson7740]

Jana Lynne Shannon Jenna And Tom in their roles as Victoria and Albert have a beautiful electricity between them. It helps that they are a couple in real life.

[@17pinksoda]

Wow didnt know Jenna is new to stage plays. Love her in Victoria, so underrated! Wished she'll be on movies too...seriously she so talented and that beauty ugh!

[@danisheppard9560]

LesMisCye she does have a small role in the movie ‘me before you’ xx

[@lachlangill382]

She also has a small role in Captain America: The First Avenger

[@MagentaSpikesImprov]

This show is awesome, and Jenna Coleman is one of the most talented actors I've ever watched onscreen. She's fantastic.♡

[@dollydear98]

There's really no "spoilers" considering this story line for the most part - is taken from History! Love you Jenna Coleman.....no one could've played this part as well as you, and so beautiful ;)

[@mariobelfi7724]

Jenna Coleman is soo Beautiful and talented.

[@elizabethk1520]

She's so lovely and perfectly cast to play (younger) Queen Victoria.

[@lachlangill382]

I love how the lady in the audience who asked the second question is wearing one of Clara's dresses! I was hoping Jenna would give her some recognition for it

[@calebjoshtwo]

I am from the US and have been enthralled about history all my life. I always, in my mind, try to put myself back in history whenever I read a book. Really fell in love with British history when I started reading Jean Plaidy’s historical novels. I have read all the historical novels she ever wrote. I will most definitely buy the full DVD on Victoria when released. Love Jenna, Tom and Rufus Sewell acting immensely! Please keep up the outstanding series about history.

[@daliasaravia1443]

Such a great show, both Jenna and Tom are fabulous.

[@melissabarrett9750]

...and Tom is gorgeous

[@ashleyroehm86]

I love this Show & Jenna is amazing

[@carlawolf8260]

Love to watch the show . Love you in the part of Victoria. Can't wait to see more . PBS has some wonderful shows to watch.

[@danielgardecki1046]

Yes. *PBS' Masterpiece* is full of British shows which were funded by British TV networks, made by British production companies, broadcast on British TV channels, and are owned by British TV networks, just like this is. *Victoria* is an *ITV* show. On *Masterpiece* right now the British shows which make up around 95% of the programming: 56% are *BBC* shows, 38% are *ITV* shows, 3% are *Channel 4* shows, and 3% are *Sky* shows. The featured section of *Masterpiece* is mainly *ITV* shows however. Plus *ITV* dramas on *PBS* seem to be the most popular dramas on *PBS* as they're the ones most people talk about on websites like *Quora.* The reason for that in my opinion is because *ITV* focus more on long-running dramas, whereas the *BBC* focus more on miniseries' or films. Therefore the shows which last the longest usually get more attention.

[@wendyscott8425]

@@danielgardecki1046 And one of my favorites is _Poldark!_ :)

[@thinkingcapon64]

I and my family are big fans of Victoria ...Thank you Jenna and thanks to “Albert” your co star husband, love him too.❤️🌺❤️

[@ZoeSchnapp]

My god, I love her.

[@AuthenticAna]

Will wait for S3 episodes ...

[@seichorn4079]

I never want this series to end ❤

[@m.s.6586]

I’m in love with her dress

[@jennhoff03]

I can't believe that was the real dog playing dead! Wow. Amazing.

[@helenfong3339]

Jenna is a great actress!! She's beautiful with the cutest nose!! Thank goodness for DVR bc I didn't know when the new season started!!

[@OceanLifeMoorea]

Victoriaaaaa, please more seasons !!!!!!!

[@maisy3277]

I love Jenna so much! I’m obsessed with her as Clara from doctor who 😂

[@KaMi-pv1lm]

OMG me too!

[@norrisnutsfan28]

Same!

[@RoyalMasterpiece]

Love her and the rest cast of Victoria. I hope we get a Season 4 and more. ❤️

[@zuriel_nyamutsaka]

She's so beautiful it breaks my heart...

[@alisoncooper1421]

Jenna is all class. I love Victoria but I still think her role as Lindsay James in Waterloo Road is her best.

[@danielgardecki1046]

She will always be *Jasmine Thomas* from *Emmerdale* to me.

[@melissabarrett9750]

She's really lovely. And so perfectly cast for the role. She embodies the character of young Victoria.

[@lilianreynolds7879]

Just finished watching season three, can’t wait for season four...I guess we here in North America got to see it before the u.k.

[@jimmybobsap8729]

I love her so much, I hope she gets a bigger show and films

[@barbarastewart8066]

Bless you Jenna and Tom for life..

[@telmo6777]

Jenna is amazing, Victoria is a fantastic series, shame there´s no season 4.

[@zimmer1949]

I enjoy watching Victoria! Always looking forward to the next episode!

[@pavanibhimavaram9595]

One of the best actor with jenna coleman

[@David80081]

I am from Blackpool same as Jenna , lucky me lol

[@dickcum5706]

My favourite character in doctor who is Jenna Coleman aka the unkillable girl aka the doctor which she calls herself. My second favourite character is David Tennant aka the 10nth doctor

[@RAMZAVFX]

The dude in the background crasked me up 😂😂

[@lenorejones8339]

He's a terrible interviewer just god awful he gets in her way and talks way too much is unable to bring her out

[@callisto8413]

Yeah. People are there to hear HER talk. He should ask a question and back off and let her talk. Interviewers guide they don't control.

[@romijane]

I know! The first whole minute is just him talking, she says like 2 words.

[@robertab327]

Agree

[@superevilvillain]

I thought he was fantastic. He seems like he's very comfortable and deliberate in conversation, and without that, all you get is the person being interviewed just sit there awkwardly trying to stretch one topic out as long as they can. Interviewers like Zane Lowe and this guy really understand that for people to say anything meaningful or interesting they have to be prompted by someone who is engaged and interesting themselves.

[@donna30044]

Clara, the Impossible Queen!

[@theErin]

She's dating Prince Albert in real life

[@theErin]

The guy from the show (smart asses)

[@ezrasleet2028]

Jenna Coleman is dating Tom Hughes in real life you mean?

[@wendyscott8425]

For real? How did you find this out?

[@priscillarobinson7740]

Wendy Scott They were both in the same interview and said so. They have also known each other for awhile before Victoria. They are so sweet. You can feel the energy between them ♥️

[@wendyscott8425]

@@priscillarobinson7740 Very cool. Yes, I saw more about this farther down the comments. :)

[@kindbergbill3723]

Jenna is Best Ever

[@clearsky.flying]

I love Jenna Attitude.

[@rebekahbridges-tervydis5054]

Great Interviewr. LoveJenna

[@lesleafreeman2807]

I love Jenna Coleman!!!

[@taniaramaki5142]

She was adorable as Victoria

[@divcvetic722]

Jenna Coleman = Hottest Companion Ever! No arguments!

[@anitawhite7100]

When will 4 start filming? Up until E11 past her in longevity of ruling, she was longest ruling Monarch. I think up to Alfreds death a lot can be filmed. It’s so historically important.

[@malinhessedahl]

Love tv-serie Victoria 📷🎬😍🌍💥❤❤❤ It is so good amazing actress and rolemodel Jenna❤❤❤

[@malinhessedahl]

Love Victoria 📷🎬🎥😍🌟💎💝💝❤❤

[@susanbrown9869]

*WHEN IS SEASON 3?????!!!*

[@RAMZAVFX]

Its been out for months...

[@xxxnagisugar]

So when is season 3 coming out?

[@courtneyallison4955]

She's great...but the host...eh. Love the show, excited to see where the season goes!

[@danielgardecki1046]

Jenna Coleman Talks About Her Role In *ITV's* *"Victoria"*

[@dawnjerman7427]

This host....ugh. Love the show, Jenna is wonderful.

[@Hani-nw4qh]

When is it coming on in the uk?

[@CutieePig]

It's not been confirmed yet. For some reason it's airing in US first

[@carolinedevorahstephen7435]

I read on the net that Victoria it will be aired sometime in the Spring in the UK.

[@tradingpost2472]

Only seen the 1st season which was on tv, are the other seasons on tv & can anyone help me get seasons 2 & 3?

[@alexchuan2309]

I love her

[@omfug7148]

Victoria was 5'1 not 4'11, LOL that is according to Dr Lucy Worsley who said that they have measured some of her gowns. The fashion in shoes during Victoria's young womanhood was for flats not heels.

[@alisoncooper1421]

Read the history books 4' 11"

[@omfug7148]

@@alisoncooper1421 Not according to Dr Lucy Worsley who just wrote a book about Victoria in the last couple of years.

[@katieguinn1612]

Let’s just call it 5’ plus or minus 1

[@mattwood8659]

Even if flats were fashionable she could have still requested heels to appear taller?

[@beldiman5870]

According to some historical sources, the story from "Victoria" series looks like a disgrace, a distortion of the actual events and the character of Victoria. This is especially visible in the episode regarding the Irish Famine, where historians are claiming she did not help or care about the destitute Irish and refuse any substantial help from the Ottoman sultan.

[@thaineb.1499]

What song does she sing at the end of the 10th minute?

[@alisoncooper1421]

Is that a long awaited ring on the left hand or is she teasing us again

[@jencannon9564]

When is season 3 starting

[@gretchensmith2852]

It premiered in the US on January 13th.

[@acoleman9036]

Yes yes yes

[@lilchi721]

Victoria was actually 5'1 when she became the queen but when she reached old age she shrunk a couple of inches which is normal.

[@tomschuh1157]

The interviewer couldn't find a clean undershirt to wear?

[@trojanette8345]

Re: Victoria's 'diaries' The only bad thing about taking them as, 'gospel' is that thanks to 'Queen' Beatrice you really can't believe 60% of it. Beatrice, for her part either cleverly edited many real events or otherwise scrubbed things out altogether!! Nice going Beatrice : z(. A real 19th century hero. I personally don't believe that Victoria ever told anyone to edit out anything. Think about it ........ that would be totally incongruous to Victoria's life. Remember it was her mother (whom despite their differences bade her to) faithfully kept a record of practically everyday of her life. She regretted none of her encounters or experiences. So, WHY would she tell someone to edit out the events of her life? It makes no sense.

[@sheismymom]

terrible interviewer but I love her

[@carolewatson-mckoy8689]

Queen Victoria. Splendid show she is so beautiful and talented. Such charm and elegance in a young actress. You and your husband are hoing to have Very cute babies!

[@kelleymasters1522]

I love the show outnumbered

[@L.Spencer]

I never heard of this show.

[@datacorz]

Run you clever boy ... and remember...

[@greensparksjp1114]

Too soon 😭

[@oliviachainey7029]

Dont call it PBS' Victoria. It's not an American show. Dont try and claim it.

[@danielgardecki1046]

Finally someone talking my language. I've spent most of the last year since I joined the American website *Quora* trying to correct all the questions and answers I can find about British TV shows and TV films where people call them *BBC America, PBS, Masterpiece, HBO, CBS, NBC, Fox, A&E, Showtime, SundanceTV, Acorn TV, Acorn DVD, Netflix, Amazon,* or *Hulu* shows. They're British shows which were funded by British TV networks, produced by British companies, first broadcast on British TV channels, and are owned by British TV networks. Fair enough if these American companies were actually involved in the production, but the large majority of the time they weren't involved in the production whatsoever. Companies like *PBS* contribute a tiny amount of money to the production team occasionally, so that they can be labelled as "co-producers", and get to be the first outside of the UK to broadcast the shows, but most of the time they don't contribute any money to the production either. Most of the time these American companies are simply distributors of the shows outside of the UK. They pay the actual owners of the show for the privilege to do that, and get a distribution licence. Then they try and pretend it's their show, and most of the world outside of the UK believe them. *Neflix* are easily the worst for trying to claim credit for shows they had nothing to do with. I've also spent a lot of my time on *Quora* trying to correct all the questions and answers I can find mainly about *ITV, Channel 4,* and *Sky* shows, as people who are usually from America keep calling them *BBC* shows. Obviously most of those shows are *ITV* shows as *ITV* is the *BBC's* biggest rival after all. And most of those *ITV* shows are in the detective or period drama genres. I've corrected 100's maybe even 1000's, but there's still people asking about the same *ITV* shows repeatedly calling them *BBC* shows, even after I've pointed out that no TV network does as many detective shows as *ITV* and they do almost as many period dramas as the *BBC.* The usual suspects are *ITV* detective shows like: Poirot, Marple, Sherlock Holmes (1984-1994), Grantchester, Broadchurch, Whitechapel, Inspector Morse, Lewis, Endeavour, Unforgotten, Midsomer Murders, Prime Suspect, Prime Suspect 1973, A Touch of Frost, Maigret, Vera, Taggart, Cadfael, Wycliffe, Jericho, Rebus, Vincent, Bancroft, Foyle’s War, Black Work, Blue Murder, Murder in Suburbia, Murderland, Cold Blood, DCI Banks, Scott & Bailey, Dempsey and Makepeace, Rosemary and Thyme, Special Branch, The Commander, The Last Detective, Van Der Valk, The Vice, The Bletchley Circle, The Bletchley Circle: San Francisco, Touching Evil, The Loch, In Plain Sight, Law and Order UK, Trial and Retribution, Wire in the Blood, The Bill, Heartbeat etc And *ITV* period drama shows like: Downton Abbey, Victoria, Mr Selfridge, Upstairs Downstairs (1971-1975), Jane Eyre (1997), Wuthering Heights (1998 & 2009), The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (2001), Great Expectations (1991 & 1974), Emma (1996), Northanger Abbey (2007), Mansfield Park (2007), Persuasion (2007 & 1971), Under the Greenwood Tree (2005), Jamaica Inn (2016 & 1983), Arthur & George, Breathless, Churchill’s Secret, Dark Angel, Home Fires, Sanditition, The Durrells, Jeeves & Wooster, Bramwell, Brideshead Revisited (1981), The Jewel in the Crown (1984), Dark Angel, Oliver Twist (1999), Sharpe, Hornblower, The Making of a Lady, The Old Curiosity Shop (2009), The Widower, The Forsyte Saga (2002), Goodbye Mr Chips (2002), Dandelion Dead, Doctor Zhivago (2002), Dr Finlay, Henry VIII (2003), Goodnight Mr Tom (1998), Rebecca (1997), Bertie and Elizabeth (2002), The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders (1996), Far from the Madding Crowd (1998), Pollyanna (2003), A Room with a View (2007) etc

[@wendyscott8425]

And let's not forget that PBS makes cuts, sometimes leaving out crucial lines. For example, in _Poldark,_ there were a couple of, imho, crucial lines: Ruth Teague asks: "How _was_ the war, sir?" Ross Poldark replies: "As any war, ma'am, a waste of good men." I was shocked to see this conversation towards the beginning of the first episode on my DVD since it hadn't been shown on TV. It really set the scene and established the motivation for the entire drama. If you want to see everything, you have to get the disks or go to Amazon or Netflix.

[@danielgardecki1046]

@@wendyscott8425 Or just watch them on the British TV networks: the *BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, UKTV,* or *Sky.* 99% of the time they will be from the *BBC* or *ITV* which is why they joined forces to launch *BritBox.*

[@wendyscott8425]

Daniel Gardecki Unfortunately, I can’t get any British stations here. The closest we have is BBC America. Shows I love, like _Poldark,_ I buy on Blu-ray from Amazon UK. And yes, I have an all-region player.

[@danielgardecki1046]

@@wendyscott8425 The North American TV channels/services which are closest to British TV are: *1* - *PBS* "Masterpiece" which is 56% *BBC* shows, 38% *ITV* shows, 3% *Channel 4* shows, and 3% *Sky* shows. *2* - *Acorn TV* - which is 50% *ITV* shows, 25% *BBC* shows, 10% *Channel 4* shows, 5% *RTE* shows, 5% *Channel 5* or *Sky* shows, and 5% *UKTV, S4C, TG4, Virgin* or *Comedy Central UK* shows. *3* - *BritBox* - Which is owned 50/50 by the *BBC* and *ITV.* *Acorn TV* obviously has the most variety, as it has shows from multiple British and Irish networks. However *BritBox* is what I'd probably choose if I was American as it's all shows from the two best British networks. I've just found out tonight that the *BBC* and *ITV* will be launching another new streaming service called *Britflix,* so whether that will be replacing *BritBox* or adding to it I don't know yet. And by the end of this year *ITV* should have launched another streaming service called *NewTV* with some of the biggest film and TV companies in the world which includes *Disney, Entertainment One, Fox, Lionsgate, MGM, NBC Universal, Sony, Viacom,* and *Warner Media.*

[@m.mfentys8160]

Trop jolie

[@SledgySuper]

amazing, but in dr who she was great)

[@AveMaria.GratiaPlena]

9 Children is a lot, but Victoria's grandmother (George III's wife) had 15 kids.

[@melissabarrett9750]

Ouch! 😬

[@2sons1lv]

Lol stalking Queen Victoria 💕

[@briceslorene8760]

This is amazing

[@slimyfishy935]

poor melia ;)

[@melissabarrett9750]

The nasal sound of the voice of the interviewer is very distinct. Sounds like a male version of Fran Drescher.

[@jejrstans]

Will someone please straighten his glasses?

[@MikeA15206]

On the left we have a trained public speaker (Jenna) who is a joy to listen to. On the right an interviewer who is speaking in a register that must make dogs sit up and notice. Terrible interviewer all round.

[@RedZero010]

lol I had to put on the subs when she said Ohio because I couldn't figure out what she said

[@Duszka]

I like this show and Jenna but why did she say it's a symbol of endurance to have that many kids and being 4 foot eleven......its not any easier to be pregnant if you are taller I believe.

[@jennhoff03]

Haha! This guy seems to think they're filming inside the castle. :) Guess it's a good enough show, it seems that way!

[@marquessman]

Love her! And is it just me, or is this guy annoying af?

[@hurstma59]

I’ve never been a fan of period dramas, but I love Victoria. I so identified with Queen Victoria’s lack of enthusiasm with her children. Unfortunately, it was a consequence of enjoying intimacy with her husband. It’s so sad that women (even women in power who had money) had no access to birth control.

[@trebwood]

How could this interviewer NOT mention that she dates Tom Hughes? Awful.

[@dounyamohamedsalim8010]

To respect her Privacy perhaps ?

[@zuriel_nyamutsaka]

Hey Jenna if you're out there reading these comments just wanted to let you know I'm single.

[@melissabarrett9750]

... but she isn't. She's in a relationship with Tom Hughes who plays Albert in the series and who can blame her.

[@lorenacruz6300]

I hate !!! What didn't they continue ????😢

[@chiapagringa]

Horrible, horrible interviewer!!! He doesn't shut up. Get rid of him....please!!!

[@Lyn-tk5sm]

His "wife" ???? Ya ya ya!!!!

[@donnaroughton1556]

Dang. Spoiler Alert!

[@jacquelinetusman6683]

OMG He's the worse interviewer ever!!!!

[@lettyhayes689]

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[@davisoaresalves5179]

He is an awful interviewer.

[@trebwood]

Talking about doing research, this terrible interviewer didn't do his. Laughable.

[@mycatisabastard2361]

This interviewer is definitely not the most effective; repeating the same thing over and over.

[@AndromedanNomad]

I love her, and the show, but this interviewer is so, so painful. He keeps nervously blabbing, like the guy who is trying to hit on you at the bar, but you are a foot taller and don't know where the incessant blabbing is coming from, cause you haven't looked down.

[@dclarkin4671]

God will he shut up....