Royal History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley

20202 series
Available on
BBC Two

History is filled with famous stories that have been told and retold so many times that few stop to question: is that really what happened? In this series, Lucy Worsley steps up and discovers how many royal stories, cemented in history and accepted as fact, have in fact been manipulated and shaped by those who write history. From recontextualising the English Reformation by discussing how Henry the VIII was a staunch Catholic, to examining documents that reveal the true story of the Spanish Armada, Lucy is here to question and uncover the biggest fibs of royal history.

French Revolution: Episode Image
Episode 1French Revolution

...with Lucy Worsley. The French Revolution. Lucy Worsley explores the myths that have been told about the French Revolution of 1789.

George IV and the Regency: Episode Image
Episode 2George IV and the Regency

...with Lucy Worsley. George IV and the Regency. Lucy Worsley uncovers the Georgian fibs used to control rebellion in Regency Britain.

Russian Revolution: Episode Image
Episode 3Russian Revolution

...with Lucy Worsley. The Russian Revolution. Lucy Worsley explores the myths and fibs that have been told about the Russian Revolution.

How to watch Royal History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley