Episodes
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The Witch Hunts
S1 E4 - 53m 44s
What 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.
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The Black Death
S1 E3 - 53m 18s
How did the Black Death change Britain? Lucy Worsley examines the latest science and explores how the vast death toll affected religious beliefs, class structure, work and women.
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Madness of King George
S1 E2 - 53m 43s
How did George III’s mental illness change Britain? Lucy Worsley uncovers Royal papers and explores how the assassination attempt on his life by a mentally ill subject changed psychiatry forever.
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Princes in the Tower
S1 E1 - 53m 27s
What 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.
Extras + Features
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Episode 1 Preview | Princes in the Tower
S1 E1 - 30s
What 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.
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A Visit to Stony Stratford
S1 E1 - 3m 10s
Lucy travels to Stony Stratford and visits a house where Edward was brought by his uncle, Anthony Woodville. Richard decides to arrest Woodville, leaving Edward alone and in the custody of other uncle, Richard. Richard feels threatened by the Woodvilles and their claim on the throne.
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Preview
S1 - 31s
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.
Schedule
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Lucy Worsley Investigates
Madness of King George
Sunday
May 12
1 Hour
A close look at the life of George III, including the effect of his mental illness on Britain and how the assassination attempt on his life changed psychiatry. -
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Lucy Worsley Investigates
Madness of King George
Sunday
May 12
1 Hour
A close look at the life of George III, including the effect of his mental illness on Britain and how the assassination attempt on his life changed psychiatry. -
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Lucy Worsley Investigates
Madness of King George
Monday
May 13
1 Hour
A close look at the life of George III, including the effect of his mental illness on Britain and how the assassination attempt on his life changed psychiatry. -
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Lucy Worsley Investigates
Madness of King George
Monday
May 13
1 Hour
A close look at the life of George III, including the effect of his mental illness on Britain and how the assassination attempt on his life changed psychiatry. -
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Lucy Worsley Investigates
Madness of King George
Saturday
May 18
1 Hour
A close look at the life of George III, including the effect of his mental illness on Britain and how the assassination attempt on his life changed psychiatry. -
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Lucy Worsley Investigates
Princes in the Tower
Sunday
May 19
1 Hour
Lucy Worsley investigates what really happened to the two princes who disappeared in 1483. -
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Lucy Worsley Investigates
Princes in the Tower
Sunday
May 19
1 Hour
Lucy Worsley investigates what really happened to the two princes who disappeared in 1483. -
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Lucy Worsley Investigates
Princes in the Tower
Monday
May 20
1 Hour
Lucy Worsley investigates what really happened to the two princes who disappeared in 1483. -
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Lucy Worsley Investigates
Princes in the Tower
Monday
May 20
1 Hour
Lucy Worsley investigates what really happened to the two princes who disappeared in 1483.
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