Victoria Died in 1901 and is Still Alive Today(2001)

Victoria Died in 1901 and is Still Alive Today is a documentary series following critic Jonathan Meades on a provocative exploration of Victorian architecture and its lasting grip on British culture. From ornate fantasy castles to the House of Parliament, Meades examines how Victorian design reflects the era's contradictions—its simultaneous embrace of progress and escapism. Using comic sketches, dance routines, and deliberately outrageous humor, the series dissects the Jekyll-and-Hyde nature of Victorian society. Meades argues that Britain's enduring obsession with the past means Queen Victoria's influence persists in contemporary life. The result is an entertaining, irreverent look at how Victorian aesthetics continue to shape modern British identity and architecture.