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A Scandalous Royal Awakening

Mrs. Brown

Dame Judi Dench and Billy Connolly star in this British drama chronicling the relationship between Queen Victoria and the Scottish servant who helped her return to public life after the death of her beloved husband Albert.

9pm Saturday MRS. BROWN – (1997) PG – Drama
When Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert dies, she finds solace in her trusted servant, Mr. John Brown, but their relationship also brings scandal and turmoil.

 

MRS BROWN

After the devastating loss of her beloved husband, Queen Victoria (Dame Judi Dench) becomes deeply depressed, and abandons her public duties. Her devoted servant, Mr. John Brown (Sir Billy Connolly), attempts to revive her spirits with unwavering dedication and affection. As their bond strengthens, a scandalous relationship blossoms, threatening to destabilize the monarchy.

In 1863, Scottish servant John Brown is summoned to court with the task of coaxing Queen Victoria back into public life after two years of seclusion. However, the plan succeeds a little too well. Brown's unorthodox methods and candid demeanor quickly raise eyebrows among the Royal Family, politicians, and the press. As Brown assumes control over the Queen's daily routine, addressing her with the familiar term "woman," tensions escalate, testing the boundaries of court protocol and loyalty.

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