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Lucy Worsley Investigates

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

Aired 01/07/2025

Lucy Worsley Investigates

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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.

Aired 01/07/2025

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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)

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Lucy investigates William the Conqueror. (30s)

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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