Killing Victoria
During the 63-year-long reign of Queen Victoria, seven men took the fateful decision to try to kill her.
Episodes (7 available)
The dramatic story of the first assassin, a fame-seeking teenager named Edward Oxford.
31 Jan 2023
40 mins
The story of John Francis, a failed shopkeeper turned assassin.
1 Feb 2023
36 mins
The story of bullied teenager John Bean, a newsvendor who turned assassin.
2 Feb 2023
37 mins
In the crowd marking Victoria’s 30th birthday is an out of work bricklayer and he’s armed
3 Feb 2023
33 mins
The young rebel who broke into Buckingham Palace holding a list of demands and a pistol.
5 Feb 2023
35 mins
The story of the assassin who attempted to kill Victoria on her way to Windsor Castle.
6 Feb 2023
35 mins
During her 63 year reign, seven men tried to kill Queen Victoria.
13 Mar 2023
4 mins