As news of the horrific famine in Ireland reaches the Queen, Victoria is adamant that her government should be doing more to help. However, Prime Minister Peel is trapped, knowing that to send food to the Irish would destabilise his party and jeopard... (more)ise his career. With Albert blinded by his trust in Peel, Victoria begins to question her own convictions.

Dan Fredenburgh, Martin Compston, Michael Maloney