Jenna Coleman Stars As Queen Victoria

The Leonard Lopate Show | Dec 12, 2017

Jenna Coleman discusses her starring role in "Victoria" on Masterpiece for PBS which begins its second season on January 14, along with Rufus Sewell, who plays Lord Melbourne, and creator/writer Daisy Goodwin. The series begins with Victoria’s accession to the throne at 18, her early marriage to Prince Albert and the birth of their first child. The second season follows Victoria's struggles with managing her role as Queen while being a wife and mother.

This segment is guest hosted by Mary Harris.

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