The WORST episodes of Lucy Worsley Investigates
Every episode of Lucy Worsley Investigates ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Lucy Worsley Investigates!
Lucy Worsley investigates the mysteries of some of the most infamous and brutal chapters in British history, finding new witnesses and compelling evidence. What will she uncover?
#1 - Princes in the Tower
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/7/2022
What really happened to the princes in the tower? Lucy Worsley uncovers the story of the two boys whose disappearance in 1483 has led to centuries of mystery and speculation.
#2 - Madness of King George
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/14/2022
How did George’s mental illness change Britain? Lucy Worsley uncovers Royal papers and explores how the attempt on his life by a mentally ill subject changed psychiatry forever.
#3 - The Black Death
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/31/2022
How did the Black Death change Britain? Lucy Worsley examines the latest science and explores how the huge death toll affected religious beliefs, class structure, work and women.
#5 - Jack the Ripper
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/3/2025
How did the Jack the Ripper case shape the way true crime is covered today? Lucy Worsley investigates how these shocking killings created a world of entertainment based on murder.
#6 - The Gunpowder Plot
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/10/2025
On 5 November 1605, a group of conspirators planned to blow up parliament. Lucy Worsley investigates the Gunpowder Plot, asking what drove them to this radical act of extremism.
#7 - 1066
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/17/2025
Was winning the Battle of Hastings in 1066 all it took for William to become king? Lucy Worsley investigates the aftermath to reveal how he really conquered England.
#8 - Bloody Mary
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/24/2025
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.
#9 - The Break-Up
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/18/2026
Lucy Worsley investigates the turning points that led to America’s declaration of independence from Britain in 1776 and asks whether this explosive split could have been avoided.
#10 - A Messy Divorce
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/25/2026
Lucy explores how the battle for American independence wasn’t only fought on American soil but also unfolded in Britain itself, with sabotage, espionage, and political unrest reshaping the empire.