Lucy Worsley Investigates

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The Gunpowder Plot

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.

Lucy Worsley Investigates

TV Schedule

Tuesday

August 19, 2025
9:00PM | WFYI 3 (20.3)
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Princes in the Tower

Wednesday

August 20, 2025
9:00PM | WFYI 3 (20.3)
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Madness of King George

Thursday

August 21, 2025
9:00PM | WFYI 3 (20.3)
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The Black Death

Thursday

August 21, 2025
10:00PM | WFYI 3 (20.3)
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The Witch Hunts

Season 2

The Gunpowder Plot
The Gunpowder Plot
S2E3

Lucy works with experts to uncover this extraordinary moment in history.

William the Conqueror
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William the Conqueror
S2E2

Lucy investigates William the Conqueror.

Jack the Ripper
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Jack the Ripper
S2E1

Lucy investigates the world’s most infamous serial killer, Jack the Ripper.

Season 1

The Witch Hunts
The Witch Hunts
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Discover how the trial of one "witch" sparked Britain's witch-hunt craze.

The Black Death
The Black Death
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Find out how the Black Death changed Britain.

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

Princes in the Tower
Princes in the Tower
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Come along as Lucy Worsley uncovers what really happened to the Princes in the Tower.

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