Lucy Worsley Investigates

2 series
Available on
BBC Two

Lucy Worsley reinvestigates and reveals new evidence about some of British history's biggest unsolved mysteries in a new four-part series from BBC. The mysteries involve the killing of the Princes in the tower in 1483, the true cause of the Black Death, and whether George III really was mad. These mysteries have baffled academics and fascinated history fans for years, and in this series historian, Lucy Worsley turns sleuth by reopening and completely re-evaluating these infamous mysteries.

The Witch Hunts: Episode Image
Episode 1The Witch Hunts

How the trial of one ‘witch’ sparked Britain’s witch hunt craze.

The Black Death: Episode Image
Episode 2The Black Death

Half the country killed. How did our deadliest pandemic change Britain?

Princes in the Tower: Episode Image
Episode 3Princes in the Tower

What really happened to the princes in the tower?

Madness of King George: Episode Image
Episode 4Madness of King George

George III, an assassination attempt and a tale of mental illness that changed Britain.

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