Royal History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley

Season 1

Historian Lucy Worsley debunks popular myths and royal as well as anti-royal propaganda about key events from British royal history including the English Reformation, the attack of the Spanish Armada and Queen Anne's forgotten legacy.

Where to Watch Season 1

3 Episodes

The Reformation
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Episode 1The ReformationLucy Worsley discovers how the history of the Reformation has been manipulated and mythologised by generations of politicians and writers.
The Spanish Armada
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Episode 2The Spanish ArmadaLucy Worsley discovers how the history of the Spanish Armada has been manipulated and mythologised by generations of writers, politicians and artists.
Queen Anne and the Union
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Episode 3Queen Anne and the UnionHistorian Lucy Worsley explores how historical falsehoods including the movie The Favourite (2018) ruined the reputation of Queen Anne, a key English monarch responsible for the creation of Great Britain.