Lucy Worsley

Lucy Worsley travels to Russia to tell the extraordinary story of the dynasty that ruled the country for more than three centuries - the Romanovs.

Murder: why are we so fascinated by this grisly subject? Renowned historian Lucy Worsley delves into some of the most notorious killings from the past and looks at the way they were reflected in the art and entertainment of the time in this true crime documentary. From Jack the Ripper to Agatha Christie, what does this murderous obsession tell us about the British psyche?

Today, few people's clothes attract as much attention as the royal family, but this is not a modern-day, magazine-inspired obsession. As Dr Lucy Worsley reveals, it has always been this way. Exploring the royal wardrobes of our kings and queens over the last 400 years, Lucy shows this isn't just a public preoccupation, but our monarchs' as well.

Documentary. Lucy Worsley and David Starkey celebrate the 500th anniversary of Britain's finest surviving Tudor building, Hampton Court.

Witch trials. Murdered princes. The Black Death. Uncover the shocking truth behind history's most infamous mysteries and find out what they say about our changing society. Historian Lucy Worsley finds lost records, re-examines crime scenes and calls on experts to reframe each case in this remarkable history documentary. As she digs deeper, new light is shed on history's most notorious moments.

Agatha Christie revolutionized the world of detective fiction, poisoning sandwiches, putting the knife to kidnappers and generally bumping off dozens of people in ingenious and macabre ways. With a life as dramatic as her work, Lucy Worsley discovers the origins of Agatha Christie's macabre magic and, with some compelling characters, uncovers carefully concealed secrets about the Queen of Crime.

Sherlock Holmes is the most famous detective in the world. For more than a century, he’s intrigued his fans with his intellect and powers of deduction. He made his author, Arthur Conan Doyle, rich and famous. But the writer came to hate his fictional character. Now, historian and lifelong Holmes fan Lucy Worsley investigates this curious relationship between Holmes and Doyle; detective and author.

Explore the history behind the obsession with royal bedrooms, births and succession.

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Lucy Worsley re-stages the wedding of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, scouring archival materials and Victoria’s diaries for the details. She examines their courtship, and how this one grand event helped to invent modern marriage.

Lucy Worsley explores the homes in which Jane Austen lived and stayed, to discover just how much they shaped Jane's life and novels. On a journey that takes her across England, Lucy visits properties that still exist, from grand stately homes to seaside holiday apartments, and brings to life those that have disappeared. The result is a revealing insight into one of the world's best-loved authors.

Lucy Worsley explores three extraordinary royal palaces: the Tower of London, Hampton Court and Kensington Palace. During lockdown they're closed to visitors, but Lucy has the keys. From William the Conqueror to Princess Diana, they tell the story of almost a thousand years of British monarchy.

Get ready for a festive treat! Historian Lucy Worsley reveals that there's much more to our favorite carols than meets the eye. She reveals how their stories add up to an alternative history of Christmas itself. From pagan fertility rituals to French renaissance jigs and a hymn for peace during the First World War, carols fulfill an enduring need to celebrate and sing together at Christmas.

London - the city where the classical music genius Mozart composed his first ever symphony. Watch as acclaimed historian Lucy Worsley traces the forgotten story of the young Mozart's adventures in Georgian London in this insightful arts documentary. Why was he in the capital and why did his incredible achievements in London end in suspicion, intrigue and accusations of fraud?

Uncover the brilliant history of the Hope Diamond and the dark legacy of the world's most celebrated jewel.