Killing Victoria

BBC

During the 63-year-long reign of Queen Victoria, seven men took the fateful decision to try to kill her. Read more

History British history

Episodes

Introducing Killing Victoria

03/12/2023 00:03:40Episode One: The Monster

03/20/2023 00:40:19 Episode Two: The Bankrupt

03/27/2023 00:35:45Episode Three: The Runaway

04/03/2023 00:37:29Episode Four: The Bricklayer

04/10/2023 00:33:08 Show all episodes

Our take on Killing Victoria podcast

Throughout Queen Victoria's 63-year rule, seven men made the dangerous choice to attempt her assassination. These men, nearly altering the course of history, could have abruptly concluded the Victorian period, but their stories remain obscure. In Killing Victoria, historian Dr Bob Nicholson brings these enigmatic figures to light, exploring the motives behind their attempts to eliminate the world's most renowned and powerful woman. Killing Victoria is a history podcast by BBC Radio.