The Best Episodes Written By Daisy Goodwin

Every TV Episode Written by Daisy Goodwin Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Young England
    7.7/10(10 votes)

    #1 - Young England

    S1:E8

    A heavily pregnant Victoria is frustrated by both Albert and her mother's attempts to confine her to the Palace. Cumberland arrives in London, hoping that Victoria may die in childbirth, as he is still the heir Presumptive. Determined to show herself in public, Victoria goes for a drive and is accosted by an unhinged admirer, desperate to free her from her ‘German tyrant'. Whilst Victoria is taken aback, she is resolute that it will not frighten her and despite Albert's misgiving, goes out again.

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - The Queen's Husband
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #2 - The Queen's Husband

    S1:E6

    Albert feels he needs a greater role in public affairs, and becomes involved in the anti-slavery movement. Victoria matches wills with the Duke of Sussex to see that her husband is granted more respect, while Skerrett faces a dilemma when she realises that the only person who can save her cousin and child from certain death is the man she trusts the least.

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Warp and Weft
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Warp and Weft

    S2:E3

    Discontent is growing in the country, and upon hearing the pleas of a silk weaver of Spitalfields, Victoria decides she must help. Against Peel and Albert's advice, she hatches a plan: a fantastic medieval ball at the Palace, where the attendees have to wear costumes made from Spitalfields silk.

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Doll No 123
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Doll No 123

    S1:E1

    In 1838, at the age of 18, young princess Alexandrina's life is transformed when she ascends the throne of Great Britain and becomes Queen Victoria. Suddenly finding herself freed of the repressive shackles placed on her by her mother's advisor, Conroy, she builds a new alliance with the charismatic prime minister Lord Melbourne.

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  5. undefined Season 0 Episode 1 - Comfort and Joy
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Comfort and Joy

    S0:E1

    It is Christmas 1846 and Victoria is uncharacteristically sad as she prepares to face her first Christmas without her beloved Baroness Lehzen, while Albert transforms the palace into a magical festive wonderland as he is gripped by an obsession with staging the perfect family Christmas. But tensions between the couple mount when the prince invites house guests to join the celebrations. Meanwhile, Skerrett inherits a large estate from an estranged uncle.

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Ladies in Waiting
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #6 - Ladies in Waiting

    S1:E2

    Lord Melbourne's resignation as Prime Minister leaves Victoria devastated. As Lord Melbourne's popularity in the house wanes, the Tories eagerly await their imminent triumph, while the Duke of Cumberland views it as a chance to prey on his niece's vulnerability.

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - The Luxury of Conscience
    7.1/10(9 votes)

    #7 - The Luxury of Conscience

    S2:E8

    Albert resents Lehzen's influence over the queen, and fears she is putting the health of their child at risk. The prince also unwittingly creates problems for Peel, who is facing the most important battle of his political career as he takes a stand against the corn laws, only to find that Albert has played into their enemies' hands. When tragedy strikes, personal and political sacrifices must be made. Last in the series.

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Uneasy Lies the Head that Wears the Crown
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Uneasy Lies the Head that Wears the Crown

    S3:E1

    Revolution sweeps across Europe and pressure builds on Victoria with new arrivals at the Palace.

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - An Ordinary Woman
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    #9 - An Ordinary Woman

    S1:E5

    Melbourne warns Victoria that Parliament will not be happy about her marrying a German prince, a prediction that proves all too accurate when the Privy Council refuse to grant Albert a royal title. The prince fears for his future in England, while Victoria succumbs to paranoia, becoming convinced that he only intends to marry her for the financial independence he will gain.

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - The Green-Eyed Monster
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #10 - The Green-Eyed Monster

    S2:E2

    Victoria realises that she is pregnant again, and her equilibrium is threatened by Albert's burgeoning friendship with female mathematician Ada Lovelace.

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Faith, Hope and Charity
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Faith, Hope and Charity

    S2:E6

    The queen is horrified by news of famine sweeping Ireland, and tries to persuade the government to take action. However, Peel is reluctant to get involved, fearing that sending aid will destabilise his own party. The crisis soon strikes at the heart of the royal household, while a determined Reverend turns up on Victoria's doorstep, demanding help for his parish.

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - The White Elephant
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #12 - The White Elephant

    S3:E8

    The world's eyes are on the Great Exhibition, and the Royal couple. Does triumph or failure beckon? Lives will be changed forever as intrigue unfolds amongst the exhibits.

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Brocket Hall
    6.9/10(13 votes)

    #13 - Brocket Hall

    S1:E3

    A Chartist uprising in Newport underlines the instability of the monarchy. King Leopold suggests to Victoria that she consider Prince Albert as a possible consort, a development that results in the young queen being surrounded by suitors.

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - London Bridge is Falling Down
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #14 - London Bridge is Falling Down

    S3:E2

    Victoria must decide whether to fight the Chartists with force or allow them to present their petition.

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - A Soldier's Daughter
    6.7/10(9 votes)

    #15 - A Soldier's Daughter

    S2:E1

    New mother Victoria is impatient to return to the business of ruling a nation, while Albert attempts to protect her from bad news in Afghanistan.

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Entente Cordiale
    6.1/10(11 votes)

    #16 - Entente Cordiale

    S2:E5

    The young monarch decides it is time to try her hand at foreign relations, as she and an entourage of servants and fellow royals set sail for France.

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - A Coburg Quartet
    5.4/10(9 votes)

    #17 - A Coburg Quartet

    S3:E6

    A Georgian ball at the Palace could not come at a worse time as private pictures of the Royal family are made public.

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Daisy Goodwin Ratings Summary

"Young England" is the best rated episode written by Daisy Goodwin. It scored 7.7/10 based on 10 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 10/9/2016 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Queen's Husband".