Lucy Worsley re-investigates some of the most dramatic chapters in British history. She uncovers forgotten witnesses, re-examines old evidence and follows new clues.
Cast: Lucy Worsley
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4 episodes
1. The Witch HuntsWhat started Britain’s century of bloody witch hunts? Lucy Worsley uncovers the story of one supposed witch whose case lit the fuse for the state-sanctioned killing of thousands.TV-14CC54minMay 24, 2022
2. The Black DeathHow did the Black Death change Britain? Lucy Worsley examines the latest science and explores how the huge death toll affected religious beliefs, class structure, work and women.TV-14CC53minMay 31, 2022
3. Princes in the TowerWhat really happened to the Princes in the Tower? Lucy Worsley uncovers the story of the two boys whose disappearance in 1483 has led to centuries of mystery and speculation.TV-14CC53minJun 7, 2022
4. Madness of King GeorgeHow did George’s mental illness change Britain? Lucy Worsley uncovers Royal papers and explores how the attempt on his life by a mentally ill subject changed psychiatry forever.TV-14CC54minJun 14, 2022
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Lucy Worsley re-investigates some of the most dramatic chapters in British history. She uncovers forgotten witnesses, re-examines old evidence and follows new clues.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Lucy Worsley
- Studio
- BBC Studios, BBC Studios Specialist Factual Productions
