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Is anyone watching Victoria on PBS?

DowntonAbbey — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 02:58:38 GMT

I like it. At least there is something helping us going through withdrawals of Downton Abbey.

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jpie — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 03:06:21 GMT

Yes, I am watching it right now! I'm aligned with your thought about missing Downton Abbey.

Loved the results of the melting tallow scenes! Costumes are excellent and thank goodness we don't have hair styles like these! Braids yes, but not looped around the ears.

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sandraskates — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 03:13:35 GMT

I have it set to record! It's not quite time here on the West coast.

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Irish1210 — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 03:25:47 GMT

I'm also watching ~ missed the first hour, though : (

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AKgirl2 — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 03:28:10 GMT

Victoria doesn't start for another 1.5 hrs. Looking forward to it and

thank you for the heads up!

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spiderw — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 04:41:17 GMT

I don't have withdrawal from Downton because I know there is always another great series on the horizon on Masterpiece. I see a few are returning and new ones too. I have been watching Masterpiece Theater since the seventies and have rarely been disappointed in a series and never in the superb acting and sets.

I enjoyed Victoria and look forward to Mercy Street returning next Sunday. Masterpiece is one of the few shows which always holds my interest and attention. Enjoy!

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ECBG — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 05:03:58 GMT

I liked it although after the first hour I was ready for something else.

I really doubt they can out do Downton.

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Sooner — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 05:28:10 GMT

Boring. Won't be tuning in again. I found the cast rather unwatchable as well.

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rustee — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 13:13:18 GMT

Loved the first book ~ love the series ~ looking forward to years of listening and viewing pleasure!!!

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gonnab — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 11:24:27 GMT

Watched it and enjoyed it. Just wondering- how factual is it? And will be interesting to see how they age her. Queen Victoria was not an attractive older lady. And a previous poster mentioned a book - is there a book?

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rustee — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 13:39:06 GMT

The just published novel (Victoria by Daisy Goodwin) and the Goodwin series are based on Victoria's large collection of diaries.

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BabyYoda — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 13:56:46 GMT

I didn't watch it yet but plan to soon. I love watching older history shows like this. I enjoyed Downton Abbey and the costumes and their manners of days past.

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SharkE — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 14:10:56 GMT

by Daisy Goodwin probably get at library.

For those of you just wanting to be entertained by romantic aspects of her early life and not really interested in a more deeper study of her own reign.

Politics, etc. then you will just want to watch the movie.

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PamfromCT — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 14:39:05 GMT

I liked the show and can't wait until she meets her prince. I will admit to loving British history. We were fortunate to visit England a few years ago, and I was in heaven. We went in September and avoided big lines to get into major attractions.

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Kindaglitzy — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 14:44:49 GMT

I really did not care much for what I saw. Doubt I'll watch again.

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LoriLori — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 15:21:26 GMT

I loved it. I will definitely read the book too. It was everything I want in a period drama: well written, well acted, sumptuous with fantastic costumes, makeup and scenery.

I wasn't expecting the downstairs aspect, and didn't understand why they focused on it.

Season two is a go. I just read that they might replace Jenna Coleman for season three, when the queen is old and obese.

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tobes — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 15:24:40 GMT

Thought it was a bit slow - Lord Conroy character and Victoria's mother are perfectly cast.

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Annabellethecat66 — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 15:38:33 GMT

I DVR'd it but haven't watched it yet. I like to read what you guys write so I know what to look out for. I tend to be a bit slow sometimes. Ha!

I did watch "The Young Pope" and will go comment on what I saw of that one. I got stuck watching "Criminal" and I will say forget that one!

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SharkE — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 15:41:06 GMT

We'll see how long, in the movie, they keep Conroy in there. If memory serves she got rid of him pretty soon after she became Queen.

Mother was no jewel, but, she was allowed to stay. I can't find it where I read some place online where Conroy was around after she was married and was giving birth to the 9 kids, but, said he was hounding her thru her pregnancies. Now, that is a lie ! I know he was long gone by the time Albert came into the picture. No way would she had tolerated Conroy for that long of a time just because he and her mother was on cozy terms.

Albert gets rid of her favorite later on down the line too. That Lehizen gal. He took over raising of the kids and those 2 knocked heads over that issue, plus, the fact he felt pushed out by her. Whether or not the movie will portray any of this, plus, the attempts on her life who knows.