Lucy Worsley Investigates

2022 - Present TV-14 8.1

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.

Follow Lucy Worsley reinvestigates four dramatic chapters in British history: the 16th century witch trials, the Black Death, the madness of King George III and the princes in the tower - and shines a modern lens on the past. In each episode Lucy follows the evidence and brings a contemporary perspective to each mystery, exploring how changing attitudes to gender politics, class inequality, mental health and children can challenge our perceptions of the past and provide new answers to each mystery.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Princes in the Tower

1. Princes in the Tower

Aired: May 15, 2022

What really happened to the Princes in the Tower? Lucy Worsley uncovers the s...

Episode 2 Madness of King George

2. Madness of King George

Aired: May 22, 2022

How did George’s mental illness change Britain? Lucy Worsley uncovers Royal p...

Episode 3 The Black Death

3. The Black Death

Aired: May 29, 2022

How did the Black Death change Britain? Lucy Worsley examines the latest scie...

Episode 4 The Witch Hunts

4. The Witch Hunts

Aired: Jun 5, 2022

What started Britain’s century of bloody witch hunts? Lucy Worsley uncovers t...

Info about Lucy Worsley Investigates

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: PBS

Genres: History