Masterpiece’s “Victoria” kicked off its season three earlier this month. In advance of the season opener, KERA’s own head of programming, hobnob extraordinaire, and Tellyspotting blogger Bill Young was granted an audience with the actress who portrays Queen Victoria. Visit the KERA Tellyspotting blog to learn how the petite Jenna Coleman prepared to play the larger than life character.

• “Victoria” airs on KERA on Sundays at 8 p.m.
• Catch up on the series, get a history lesson, separate fact from fiction, or download the podcast from the PBS Masterpiece show.