Victoria will get a second series AND Christmas special

It has been confirmed that a second series, as well as a one-off Christmas episode, of ITV’s Victoria will air next year.

The eight-part period drama starring Jenna Coleman has received enthusiastic reviews as it aired this year. The series follows the legendary British monarch during her earlier years, and chronicles the queen’s relationship with Prince Albert as well as her scandalous friendship with Lord Melbourne.

Fans of the programme will be delighted to hear that the show is returning for a second series in 2017. Victoria writer Daisy Goodwin has confessed that she is currently writing the next instalment during a Twitter Q&A with RadioTimes.com: “yes I have! much to the producer’s relief. it’s not easy, but hope you will approve when it airs next year, autumn 2017 +xmas special.”

Details surrounding the second series are being kept under wraps for the time being, although Goodwin did unveil that “there will be dogs” in the 2017 episodes:

It looks as though the drama could even go on for a few more series, as Goodwin admitted there was plenty more of the queen’s tale to tell:

ITV announced the drama had been commissioned for another series last month after it jumped ahead of the its rival Poldark over on BBC. ITV’s Director of Television, Kevin Lygo announced: “We’re thrilled with the reception for Victoria. We’re pleased to be able to confirm that Jenna Coleman and Tom Hughes will return to continue the story on ITV.”

…And even more good news: TVGuide.co.uk are currently running a competition to win series one of Victoria on DVD! Click here to enter.

Victoria will return with a new series in 2017 on ITV.