Lucy Worsley Investigates

King George III Grants New Rights to Catholics

Lucy discusses accounts in the newspaper of riots that were caused by King George III's new rights for Catholics. Lucy notes how revolutions were happening all over the world during this time, and that assassination attempts were being made against leaders. King George III may have felt that he was losing the Empire as a result of revolution in America.

King George III Grants New Rights to Catholics

2m 47s

  • Bloody Mary: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Bloody Mary

    S2 E4 - 54m 56s

    Lucy investigates whether England’s first ruling female monarch was as bloody as history suggests.

  • The Gunpowder Plot: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Gunpowder Plot

    S2 E3 - 54m 55s

    Lucy consults experts who help contribute to the uncovering of this extraordinary moment in history.

  • William the Conqueror: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    William the Conqueror

    S2 E2 - 54m 55s

    Lucy investigates how William the Conqueror won not just the Battle of Hastings but the battle for England.

WETA Passport

Stream tens of thousands of hours of your PBS and local favorites with WETA Passport whenever and wherever you want. Catch up on a single episode or binge-watch full seasons before they air on TV.