Lucy Worsley Investigates

Robert Greville's Diary Reveals Secrets About King George

The Royal Archivist brings out a diary at Windsor Castle for Lucy to read. It is the diary of Robert Grevell, the king's equerry. Lucy learns about George's ill health and how on one occasion he talked constantly for 19 hours. A statement is sent to Mr. Pitt the prime minister to say that the king is "entirely" deranged.

Robert Greville's Diary Reveals Secrets About King George

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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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