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Lucy Worsley Investigates

Episode 2 Preview | Madness of King George

Take a closer look at George III and how a tale of mental illness changed Britain.

Aired 05/22/2022 | Rating NR

Lucy Worsley Investigates

Episode 2 Preview | Madness of King George

Preview: Season 1 Episode 2 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions

Take a closer look at George III and how a tale of mental illness changed Britain.

How did George III’s mental illness change Britain? Lucy Worsley uncovers Royal papers and explores how the assassination attempt on his life by a mentally ill subject changed psychiatry forever.

Aired 05/22/2022 | Rating NR

King George III Attempts to Rebrand as an Accessible King

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George rebrands as a new kind of accessible king. An assassination attempt is made on him. (2m 12s)

King George III Grants New Rights to Catholics

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King George III grants new rights to Catholics which causes rioting. (2m 47s)

Robert Greville's Diary Reveals Secrets About King George

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Lucy travels to Windsor Castle to read a diary from Robert Grevell, the king's equerry. (3m 14s)

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