Lucy Worsley Investigates

Season 1

TV-14
Asked questions including, who killed the Princes in the tower in 1483? What actually caused the Black Death? Why did a witch craze sweep 16th century Britain?

4 Episodes

  • The Witch Hunts
    E1
    The Witch HuntsWhat 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.
  • The Black Death
    E2
    The Black DeathHow 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.
  • Princes in the Tower
    E3
    Princes in the TowerWhat 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.
  • Madness of King George
    E4
    Madness of King GeorgeHow 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.

Cast of Season 1

  • Lucy WorsleySelf - Presenter

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