Air Date: Tue, Apr 14, 2026 9:00 PM

Lucy Worsley investigates how America’s 18th century fight for freedom reshaped Britain.

Air Date: Tue, Apr 7, 2026 9:00 PM

Lucy Worsley investigates the explosive 18th century break up of Britain and America.

Air Date: Sun, Aug 3, 2025 7:00 PM
Lucy investigates how William the Conqueror won not just the Battle of Hastings but the battle for England.
Air Date: Sun, Jul 27, 2025 7:00 PM
Many think of true crime as a modern obsession, but Lucy investigates the phenomenon through the world’s most infamous serial killer, Jack the Ripper.
Air Date: Sun, Mar 23, 2025 7:00 PM
Does 'Bloody Mary', England’s first crowned queen, deserve her reputation? Lucy Worsley investigates, asking whether Mary should be remembered as a pioneer or a tyrant.
Air Date: Sun, Oct 2, 2022 7:00 PM
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.
Air Date: Sun, Sep 25, 2022 7:00 PM
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.
Air Date: Sun, May 22, 2022 7:00 PM
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.
Air Date: Sun, May 15, 2022 7:00 PM
This new series features host Worsley re-examining some of the most dramatic chapters in British history, uncovering forgotten evidence and finding new clues.