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.

Reformation: Episode Image
Episode 1Reformation

...with Lucy Worsley. The Reformation. Lucy Worsley uncovers the myths written about the English Reformation.

The Spanish Armada: Episode Image
Episode 2The Spanish Armada

...with Lucy Worsley. The Spanish Armada. Lucy Worsley explores the history of the Spanish Armada.

Queen Anne and the Union: Episode Image
Episode 3Queen Anne and the Union

...with Lucy Worsley. Queen Anne and the Union. Lucy Worsley reveals how Queen Anne’s legacy has been marred by historical fibs.

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