Following a strong display in the evening ratings, ITV's historical drama "Victoria", which stars Jenna Coleman as Queen Victoria, has been given the green light for a second series next year.
Coleman, 30, who plays the young monarch, and co-star Tom Hughes, who portrays her husband Prince Albert, will both return to their roles, with writer and executive producer Daisy Goodwin also retaining her position, reported Contactmusic.
"Victoria" has consistently outperformed BBC One's "Poldark".
ITV said, while confirming the news of the renewal, that last Sunday's episode had pulled in an average of 7.7 million viewers (accounting for catch-up views), which is half a million more than "Poldark".
"Mammoth and Daisy Goodwin have brought the characters so vividly to life in this series, and 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," Kevin Lygo, ITV's director, said.
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