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Lucy Worsley Investigates

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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.

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William the Conqueror
54:55
Lucy investigates William the Conqueror.
Jack the Ripper
54:50
Lucy investigates the world’s most infamous serial killer, Jack the Ripper.
The Witch Hunts
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53:44
Discover how the trial of one "witch" sparked Britain's witch-hunt craze.
The Black Death
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53:18
Find out how the Black Death changed Britain.
Madness of King George
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53:43
Take a closer look at George III and how a tale of mental illness changed Britain.
Lucy Worsley Investigates Season 1
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53:27
Come along as Lucy Worsley uncovers what really happened to the Princes in the Tower.
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