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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A Visit to Stony Stratford
S1 E1 - 3m 10s
Lucy travels to Stony Stratford and visits a house where Edward was brought by his uncle, Anthony Woodville. Richard decides to arrest Woodville, leaving Edward alone and in the custody of other uncle, Richard. Richard feels threatened by the Woodvilles and their claim on the throne.
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Lucy Visits St. Paul's Cross
S1 E1 - 3m 53s
Lucy visits St Paul's cross and tells us about a preacher who says Edward was already married to another and that young Edward was illegitimate with no claim to the throne. Richard takes the throne and is crowned king while the princes are still in the Tower.
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Preview
S1 - 31s
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.
Schedule
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Lucy Worsley Investigates
Princes in the Tower
Thursday
Nov 28
1 Hour
Lucy Worsley investigates what really happened to the two princes who disappeared in 1483. -
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Lucy Worsley Investigates
Madness of King George
Friday
Nov 29
1 Hour
A close look at the life of George III, including the effect of his mental illness on Britain and how the assassination attempt on his life changed psychiatry. -
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Lucy Worsley Investigates
The Black Death
Saturday
Nov 30
1 Hour
How the Black Death changed Britain and how the huge death toll affected religious beliefs, class structure, work and women. -
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Lucy Worsley Investigates
Princes in the Tower
Sunday
Dec 1
1 Hour
Lucy Worsley investigates what really happened to the two princes who disappeared in 1483. -
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Lucy Worsley Investigates
Princes in the Tower
Sunday
Dec 1
1 Hour
Lucy Worsley investigates what really happened to the two princes who disappeared in 1483. -
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Lucy Worsley Investigates
Madness of King George
Sunday
Dec 1
1 Hour
A close look at the life of George III, including the effect of his mental illness on Britain and how the assassination attempt on his life changed psychiatry. -
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Lucy Worsley Investigates
Madness of King George
Sunday
Dec 1
1 Hour
A close look at the life of George III, including the effect of his mental illness on Britain and how the assassination attempt on his life changed psychiatry. -
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Lucy Worsley Investigates
Princes in the Tower
Monday
Dec 2
1 Hour
Lucy Worsley investigates what really happened to the two princes who disappeared in 1483. -
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Lucy Worsley Investigates
Princes in the Tower
Monday
Dec 2
1 Hour
Lucy Worsley investigates what really happened to the two princes who disappeared in 1483. -
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Lucy Worsley Investigates
Madness of King George
Monday
Dec 2
1 Hour
A close look at the life of George III, including the effect of his mental illness on Britain and how the assassination attempt on his life changed psychiatry. -
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Lucy Worsley Investigates
Madness of King George
Monday
Dec 2
1 Hour
A close look at the life of George III, including the effect of his mental illness on Britain and how the assassination attempt on his life changed psychiatry.
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