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Lucy Worsley re-investigates some of the most dramatic and brutal chapters in British history.
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.

Series Preview
Preview: Season 2 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
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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Lucy Worsley re-investigates some of the most dramatic and brutal chapters in British history. (30s)
Bloody Mary: The first woman to be crowned Queen
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A coronation designed for Kings, presented some problems for the first Queen. (2m 55s)
Bloody Mary: Her earliest portrait
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A rare glimpse of Mary as a child from 1552. There's no sign of "Bloody Mary" here? (4m 5s)
The Gunpowder Plot: The Mural on the Tube
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Meet the Gunpowder Plotters: The infamous Guy Fawkes and his fellow conspirators. (3m 1s)
The Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes' Radicalization
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What pushed Guy Fawkes over the edge? (3m 22s)
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Lucy works with experts to uncover this extraordinary moment in history. (30s)
William the Conqueror: The Bayeux Tapestry
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It's over 230 feet long and its 900 years old. What is it? (3m 12s)
Coming Face to Face with William the Conqueror
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What is it like to come face to face with William the Conqueror? (3m 35s)
Jack the Ripper: Read all about it!
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How did the Jack the Ripper case fuel our true crime obsession? (3m 6s)
Jack the Ripper: A letter from the killer?
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Is the name "Jack the Ripper" actually a hoax? (4m 14s)
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