The Witch Hunts
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.
Episodes
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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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Princes in the Tower
S1 E1 - 53m 27s
What 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.
Extras + Features
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Preview
S2 - 30s
In this series, Lucy Worsley re-investigates some of the most dramatic and brutal chapters in British history. She uncovers forgotten witnesses, re-examines old evidence and follows new clues, to bring a fresh and modern perspective to some of the most enduring historical mysteries. This season, she explores Jack the Ripper, the Gunpowder Plot, William the Conqueror and Bloody Mary.
Schedule
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Lucy Worsley Investigates
Jack the Ripper
Tuesday
Jan 7
1 Hour
Exploring how the coverage of the unsolved 19th century case of Jack the Ripper created a template for the modern-day true crime obsession. -
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Lucy Worsley Investigates
Jack the Ripper
Tuesday
Jan 7
1 Hour
Exploring how the coverage of the unsolved 19th century case of Jack the Ripper created a template for the modern-day true crime obsession. -
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Lucy Worsley Investigates
Jack the Ripper
Wednesday
Jan 8
30 Minutes
Exploring how the coverage of the unsolved 19th century case of Jack the Ripper created a template for the modern-day true crime obsession. -
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Lucy Worsley Investigates
Jack the Ripper
Wednesday
Jan 8
1 Hour
Exploring how the coverage of the unsolved 19th century case of Jack the Ripper created a template for the modern-day true crime obsession.
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