Series
Lucy Worsley Investigates
Documentary
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.
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Seasons & episodes
1The Witch Hunts24 May 2022 · 54m · ★ 7.0What 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.
2The Black Death31 May 2022 · 53m · ★ 7.0How 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.
3Princes in the Tower7 Jun 2022 · 53m · ★ 8.0What 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.
4Madness of King George14 Jun 2022 · 54m · ★ 7.0How 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.
Details
- First aired
- 24 May 2022
- Last aired
- 14 Apr 2026
- Status
- Returning Series
- Language
- English
- Network
- PBS, BBC Two
- Episodes
- 10
- Votes
- 3 on TMDB
Cast
Lucy WorsleySelf - Presenter
