The Real History Behind PBS’s Historical Drama Victoria

British television drama Victoria premieres on PBS as part of the channel's Masterpiece anthology on Jan. 15. Starring Jenna Coleman (Doctor Who) as Queen Victoria, the series follows the monarch's early life, from her accession to the throne in 1837 at 18, to her courtship and early marriage to her cousin, Prince Albert.

Victoria launched in the U.K. in August last year, receiving a number of positive reviews.