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The show, starring Jenna Coleman as the titular monarch, has not yet matched the heights set by previous autumn period hit Downton Abbey, but has still maintained a convincing lead over the BBC's Poldark in a competing timeslot.

Now, a second run has already been green-lit.

ITV's Director of Television, Kevin Lygo, said: "Mammoth [Productions] and [writer] 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."