Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8700 in DVD
• Released on: 2002-08-05
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Number of discs: 2
• Format: PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 2
• Running time: 225 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
In revealing the strength of the marriage which left Queen Victoria so devastated as a widow, the colourful costume drama Victoria and Albert could almost serve as a prequel to the film Mrs Brown. In common with that dramatisation, this TV drama features performances (and cameos) from some of Britain's finest actors, this time including Jonathan Pryce, David Suchet, Penelope Wilton, Peter Ustinov, Richard Briers and the wonderful Nigel Hawthorne as Lord Melbourne.

Victoria Hamilton and Jonathan Firth are the impressive leads who command the viewer's attention through the lengthy process of turning Albert and Victoria's arranged marriage into a love story, from their first inauspicious meetings, to Albert's dissatisfaction over the impotence of his position. Concentrating as it does on Victoria's early reign means the drama does tend to skip over the couples' later years with their children and disappointments over their heir, Bertie, but overall this story has all the romance, settings, make-up and wigs of a fine costume drama.

On the DVD: Victoria and Albert comes as a two-disc set that features an informative 25-minute "making of" documentary presented by the producer, that includes contributions from the Screenwriter, Director, stars Jonathan Firth and Penelope Wilton, and the Director of Photography. The filmographies are somewhat abridged but the Victoria Timeline is interesting for those wanting to learn more about the authentic history of events. --Rachel Ediss

Video Description

DVD Special Features:

Interactive Menus

Scene Index

Behind the Scenes Documentary

Filmographies

Production Notes

Victoria Time Line

Synopsis
A dramatic miniseries featuring an acclaimed, superstar cast, VICTORIA & ALBERT is a history-based love story which tells of the passionate romance between the two royal figures. This epic production recaptures the court life of Victorian England with beauty and accuracy. In addition, it adds new light to the legendary character of Victoria (Victoria Hamilton), portraying her as young and full of life, as opposed to the repressed elderly woman often depicted in British culture. The TV movie also stars Jonathan Firth, Jonathan Pryce, Peter Ustinov, Nigel Hawthorne, and Diana Rigg.

Customer Reviews

Moving account of the early years of Victoria's reign
...It charts the romance between Queen Victoria and her Prince Consort.
Great direction and beautiful acting, particularly from Nigel Hawthorne (in a final role before his untimely death), Diana Rigg and Victoria Hamilton (who should be set for big things thanks to her performance here). A very moving story and my only criticism would be that it moves very quickly through Albert's final years. It could really have done with a third episode. I have to admit I'm writing this before I've bought the DVD, but the programme made such an impression on me when it was shown in August 2001 that I'll certainly be buying it. Highly recommended.

Queen Victoria
Marvellous period drama with Victoria Hamilton brilliant as she is in Lake Rise to Candleford. Very well acted throughout.

Victoria & Albert
I have enjoy the the DVD so much, truly a DVD to see should you need to know any thing regarding the personal live of one of the Greatist rulers of the world!