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The Best Episodes of Lucy Worsley Investigates

Every episode of Lucy Worsley Investigates ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Lucy Worsley Investigates!

Best episode
S3E1 The Break-Up
10.01 votes
Worst episode
S3E2 A Messy Divorce
0.01 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.3avg
Binge time
9h 7m
10 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Lucy Worsley Investigates Season 3 Episode 1 - The Break-Up
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S3:E1

    Lucy Worsley investigates the tensions and turning points that led to America’s declaration of independence from Britain in 1776. With access to expert insights and original evidence, Lucy asks whether this explosive split could have been avoided.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Lucy Worsley Investigates Season 1 Episode 3 - Princes in the Tower
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E3

    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.

    Directors:Craig Collinson, Emma Frank
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Lucy Worsley Investigates Season 1 Episode 1 - The Witch Hunts
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E1

    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.

    Directors:Craig Collinson, Georgina Leslie
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Lucy Worsley Investigates Season 1 Episode 2 - The Black Death
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Craig Collinson
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Lucy Worsley Investigates Season 1 Episode 4 - Madness of King George
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E4

    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.

    Directors:Craig Collinson, Linda Sands
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Lucy Worsley Investigates Season 2 Episode 2 - The Gunpowder Plot
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E2

    On November 5th 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Lucy Worsley Investigates Season 2 Episode 3 - William the Conqueror
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Lucy Worsley Investigates Season 2 Episode 4 - Bloody Mary
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Lucy Worsley Investigates Season 2 Episode 1 - Jack the Ripper
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Lucy Worsley Investigates Season 3 Episode 2 - A Messy Divorce
    0.0/10(1 votes)

    S3:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Break-Up" is the best rated episode of Lucy Worsley Investigates. It scored 10.0/10 from 1 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on April 7, 2026. This episode scored 2.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Princes in the Tower".

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