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Lucy Worsley Investigates

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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    Princes in the Tower

    Wednesday
    Dec 31

    1 Hour

    Lucy Worsley investigates what really happened to the two princes who disappeared in 1483.
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    Madness of King George

    Wednesday
    Dec 31

    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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    The Black Death

    Wednesday
    Dec 31

    1 Hour

    How the Black Death changed Britain and how the huge death toll affected religious beliefs, class structure, work and women.
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    The Witch Hunts

    Thursday
    Jan 1

    1 Hour

    Lucy Worsley investigates how the trial of one "witch" sparked Britain's witch-hunt craze; the investigation begins in North Berwick, a seaside town not far from Edinburgh, where the witch hunting craze began.
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    Jack the Ripper

    Thursday
    Jan 1

    1 Hour

    Exploring how the coverage of the unsolved 19th century case of Jack the Ripper created a template for the modern-day true crime obsession.
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    William the Conqueror

    Thursday
    Jan 1

    1 Hour

    How William the Conqueror's brutal invasion of England changed the country forever.

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