Lucy Worsley Investigates

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.

Wed, Dec 31	2:00 P.M.	Princes in the Tower NH World (11.3) 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.
Wed, Dec 31	3:00 P.M.	Madness of King George NH World (11.3) How did George III's mental illness change Britain? Lucy Worsley uncovers Royal papers and explores how the assassination attempt on his life changed psychiatry forever.
Wed, Dec 31	4:00 P.M.	The Black Death NH World (11.3) 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.
Thu, Jan 1	2:00 P.M.	The Witch Hunts NH World (11.3) 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.
Thu, Jan 1	3:00 P.M.	Jack The Ripper NH World (11.3) Lucy Worsley explores how the coverage of the unsolved 19th century case of Jack the Ripper - London's most infamous serial killer - created a template for our modern-day true crime obsession.
Thu, Jan 1	4:00 P.M.	William The Conqueror NH World (11.3) How did this Norman Duke take over an entire country? Lucy Worsley uncovers William the Conqueror, the infamous victor of the Battle of Hastings, whose brutal invasion of England changed the country forever.
Fri, Jan 2	3:00 P.M.	The Gunpowder Plot NH World (11.3) What if the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 had succeeded? Lucy Worsley investigates the motives behind the audacious attempt by a small network of men to blow up London's Houses of Parliament to destroy the King and his government.
Fri, Jan 2	4:00 P.M.	Bloody Mary NH World (11.3) Does "Bloody Mary," England's first ruling female monarch, truly deserve her infamous reputation? Investigate whether Mary I was as ruthless as history suggests or if her notoriety stemmed from being a strong woman in a predominantly male world.