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Denis Lawson lands role in ITV drama Victoria

The New Tricks actor will appear in scenes filmed at Blair Castle, in Perthshire.

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Denis Lawson has signed up to star in hit period drama Victoria.

The New Tricks actor, 69, will appear as the Duke of Atholl, who welcomes Victoria and Albert to the Scottish Highlands, in the second series.

Denis Lawson in Victoria (ITV)
Denis Lawson in Victoria (Mark Mainz/ITV)
Jenna Coleman (Matt Crossick/PA)
Jenna Coleman stars as Victoria (Matt Crossick/PA)

Written by creator and executive producer Daisy Goodwin, the second season will see the monarch face new challenges at home and abroad.

Denis Lawson in Victoria (Mark Mainz/ITV)
Denis Lawson’s character welcomes his royal visitors (Mark Mainz/ITV)

Dame Diana Rigg has joined the regular cast as the Duchess of Buccleuch, the young Queen’s new Mistress of the Robes.

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