The Luxury of Conscience

Episode aired Feb 18, 2018
TV-PG
46m

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8.1/10

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Albert unwittingly creates problems for Peel as the embattled prime minister faces the most important battle of his political career. A tragedy forces personal and political sacrifices to be... Read allAlbert unwittingly creates problems for Peel as the embattled prime minister faces the most important battle of his political career. A tragedy forces personal and political sacrifices to be made.Albert unwittingly creates problems for Peel as the embattled prime minister faces the most important battle of his political career. A tragedy forces personal and political sacrifices to be made.

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Some Things Can't Be Ignored

I have to agree with a previous reviewer. The issue of homosexuality in this time would be very hard to prove. Apparently, Victoria, like the mass of England, would have found it criminal sacrilege. The events never actually happened which cheapens the show. What was much more interesting was the incredible risk taken by Peele to rescind the Corn Laws. I find the politics to be the most engaging part of this show. I had it in my head that even in the time of Victoria, the monarchy had some power. Not the case, obviously. But an historically accurate vote takes place.

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It is a longstanding myth that being cold makes one sick, when actually, being sealed away indoors during the colder months only allows germs to spread more easily. Lehzen and Victoria were correct in believing that the fresh air in the nursery would benefit the children, though Albert would certainly not have been alone in believing the opposite.