TELEVISION - LUCY WORSLEY
Dr. Lucy Worsley is the Joint Chief Curator at the Historic Royal Palaces and is also a presenter of BBC television series on historical topics.
2009
Inside the Body of Henry VIII - With the help of historical documents and medical expertise, 3 historians piece together the life of Henry VIII to determine what changed him from an athletic, well-humoured king into an obese and mean-spirited king during the course of his life. The 3 historians are Dr. Lucy Worsley, Robert Hutchinson (Henry VIII biographer) and Dr. Catherine Hood (Medical doctor) (8, Copied from the internet - Missing closing credits, National Geographic Channel, PAL)
2011
If Walls Could Talk: The History of the Home - Historian Dr. Lucy Worsley examines the history of 4 rooms in the modern house and follows its changes through 800 years of domestic history. The rooms featured are The Living Room, The Bathroom, The Bedroom and The Kitchen (9, 4 episodes of 45 minutes length, 2 Discs, BBC, PAL)
Elegance and Decadence: The Age of the Regency - To mark the 200th anniversary of the Regency period, historian Dr. Lucy Worsley examines what life was like during this period of cultural, artistic and political change (10, 3 episodes of 1 hour length, 2 Discs, BBC, PAL)
2012
Harlots, Housewives and Heroines - Historian Dr. Lucy Worsley immerses herself in the world of Restoration England, exploring the lives of the women of the period, including the mistresses of Charles II (9, 2016 Re-Broadcast - 3 episodes of 50 minutes each, 2 Discs, BBC, PAL)
2013
A Very British Murder - Historian Dr. Lucy Worsley examines the British fascination with Murder, looking back at famous murders in British history and how they were reported to the public (10, 3 episodes of 1 hour, 2 Discs, BBC, PAL)
Secret Knowledge : Bolsover Castle - Historian Dr. Lucy Worsley looks at the history of Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire, revealing its place in 17th century English history (10, 2016 re-broadcast, 22 minutes, 1 Disc, BBC, PAL)
2014
The first Georgians : The German Kings who made Britain - Historian Dr. Lucy Worsley looks at how Britain "imported" a royal family from Germany in the 18th century and what impact this had on Britain and Europe. 3 Episodes of 1 hour each (10, 3 hours, 2 Discs, BBC - Worsley, PAL)
Tales from the Royal Wardrobe - Historian Dr. Lucy Worsley looks at Britain's fascination with what the Royal Family wear and discovers that it has been like that since the time of Elizabeth I (10, 1 hour - On disc 2 of "The first Georgians", BBC - Worsley, PAL)
Dancing Cheek To Cheek: An Intimate History Of Dance - Historian Dr. Lucy Worsley and dancer Len Goodman trace the British love of dance, from the 17th century to the 20th century. At the end of each episode, the couple dance together in a popular dance of the period. The 3 episodes are the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries (9, 3 episodes of 1 hour length, 2 Discs, BBC, PAL)
2015
Britain's Tudor Treasure : A Night at Hampton Court - To celebrate the 500th anniversary of Hampton Court, Dr.Lucy Worsley and historian David Starkey re-create the christening of Henry's long-awaited son, Prince Edward, on October 15th, 1537 (10, 1 hour, 1 Disc, BBC, PAL)
Cake Bakers and Trouble Makers : Lucy Worlsley's 100 years of the WI - Historian Dr. Lucy Worsley presents a documentary to mark the WI's centenary. She traces its story from its start by a Canadian revolutionary to its radical beliefs in the 1950's and through to its decline then re-birth in the 21st century (10, 1 Hour, 1 Disc, BBC, PAL)
Dancing through the Blitz - Historian Dr.Lucy Worsley, Entertainer Len Goodman and Musician Jools Holland tell the story of Big Band Music and the role that it played in helping the British survive the terrible conditions brought on by the Blitz in the 2nd World War (10, 1 hour 30 minutes, 1 Disc, BBC, PAL)
When Lucy met Roy : Roy Strong at 80 - Historian Dr.Lucy Worsley interviews Sir Roy Strong, the former director of both the National Portrait Gallery and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. They discuss his life, career and views on the current state of art in the UK (10, 1 Hour, 1 Disc, BBC, PAL)
Lucy Worsley's Reins of Power: The Art of Horse Dancing - Dr. Lucy Worsley learns the 17th century art of horse ballet, leading up to a public performance. Along the way, she explores the origins of horse ballet and discovers its surprising legacies (10, 1 hour, 1 Disc, BBC, PAL)
A Very British Romance - Dr. Lucy Worsley investigates how the British response to romance shaped the society that they lived in. Lucy looks at romance in the Georgian and Victorian eras and also after the First World War (10, 3 Episodes of 1 hour, 2 Discs, BBC, PAL)
The Great History Quiz : The Tudors - Hosted by Kirsty Young, 2 teams of experts answer questions on all aspects of the Tudor period of English history (1485 to 1603). The 2 teams are led by Dr. Lucy Worsley and Historian Dan Snow (10, 1 hour, 1 Disc, BBC, PAL)
2016
Empire of the Tsars: Romanov Russia with Lucy Worsley - Dr. Lucy Worsley looks back at the Russian dynasty that ruled for 300 years but ended spectacularly in 1918 with the political murders of the last Czar of Russia, Nicholas II (10, 3 episodes of 1 hour, 2 Discs, BBC, PAL)
Lucy Worsley : Mozart's London Odyssey - Historian Dr. Lucy Worsley reveals the story of an 8 year old Mozart's journey to London in 1764 and the impact the visit had on his life and career (10, 1 hour, 1 Disc, BBC, PAL)
Six Wives with Lucy Worsley - Historian Dr. Lucy Worsley revisits key events in the lives of Henry VIII's six wives, combining drama with Lucy’s own contemporary historical comment (10, 3 Episodes of 1 hour, 2 Discs, BBC, PAL)
2017
British History's Biggest Fibs - Historian Dr. Lucy Worsley revisits 3 moments of British History to uncover the true story of the time and not the myth that surrounds the events. The 3 moments investigated are "Wars of the Roses", The 1688 "Glorious Revolution" and "India and the British Empire" (10, 3 Episodes of 1 hour each, 2 Discs, BBC, PAL)
Jane Austen : Behind Closed Doors - Historian Dr. Lucy Worsley visits and explores the different houses in which novelist Jane Austen lived and stayed, to discover just how much they shaped Jane's life and novels. Lucy travels from Jane's beginnings in Steventon in Hampshire, to her rise and fall in Bath and Southampton, to her literary peak in Chawton in Hampshire (10, 1 hour, 1 Disc, BBC, PAL)
Lucy Worsley: Elizabeth I's Battle for God's Music - Historian Dr. Lucy Worsley investigates the story of the most remarkable creation from the tumultuous and violent era known as the Reformation - choral evensong. Based on Elizabeth I's personal testimony, Lucy recounts how Elizabeth found a religious compromise between Protestant and Catholic religion in the shape of music, and the service of choral evensong (10, 1 Hour, 1 Disc, BBC, PAL)
Lucy Worsley's Nights at the Opera - Historian Dr. Lucy Worsley explores how opera and history go hand in hand. Travelling to six European cities, she uncovers the historical stories behind eight of the greatest operas : Monteverdi's The Coronation of Poppea, Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, Beethoven's Fidelio, Verdi's Nabucco, Bizet's Carmen, Puccini's La Boheme, Wagner's Ring Cycle and Strauss's Salome (10, 2 Episodes of 1 hour each, 1 Disc, BBC, PAL)
2018
Fireworks for a Tudor Queen - Historian Dr. Lucy Worsley teams up with artist and materials scientist Zoe Laughlin to explore the explosive science and fascinating history of fireworks to replicate a mind-blowing fireworks display especially designed for Queen Elizabeth I (10, 1 hour 27 minutes, 1 Disc, BBC, PAL)
Suffragettes with Lucy Worsley - To mark 100 years since the first women were allowed to vote in the UK, Historian Dr. Lucy Worsley looks at the history of the Suffragette movement, in a mockumentary format, from the point of view of ordinary, young working-class women. She explores the actions of these women, while their own words are delivered in emotive pieces of dramatised testimony (9, 1 hour 29 minutes, 1 Disc, BBC, PAL)
2019
American History's Biggest Fibs - Historian Dr. Lucy Worsley revisits 3 moments of American History to uncover the true story of the time and not the myth that surrounds the events. The 3 moments investigated are "The American Revolution", "The Civil War" and "Supremacy" (10, 3 Episodes of 1 hour, 2 Discs, BBC, PAL)
A Merry Tudor Christmas - Historian Dr. Lucy Worsley recreates how Christmas was celebrated during the age of Henry VIII by eating, drinking, singing, dancing and partying like people did 500 years ago. On each of the traditional twelve days of Christmas, Lucy explores a different aspect of the season, uncovering fresh insights into the Tudor mind and casting a new light on Christmas itself (10, 1 Hour, 1 Disc, BBC, PAL)
Lucy Worsley's Christmas Carol Odyssey - Historian Dr. Lucy Worsley looks at the varied stories behind Christmas carols, from pagan rituals to religious conflicts, and from French dances to the First World War (9, 1 Hour, 1 Disc, BBC, PAL)
2021
The Blitz Spirit - Using actual written testimonials from people who lived during the blitz, Historian Dr. Lucy Worsley looks at what the well-used term "The Blitz Spirit" actually means, and discovers that it is not all it is made out to be. The testimonials come from 6 Londoners who served in different parts of society : A reporter, an auxiliary nurse, a male ARP Warden, a female ARP Warden, a fireman and a firewatcher (9, 1 hour 29 minutes, 1 Disc, BBC, PAL)
2022
Lucy Worsley Investigates... - Historian Dr. Lucy Worsley looks back at some of the most brutal chapters in British history and attempts to find the real stories behind the tragedies. The subjects covered are The Witch Hunts, The Black Death, Princes in the Tower and Madness of King George (9, 4 episodes of 1 hour each, 2 Discs, BBC, PAL)
Agatha Christie : The Mystery Queen - Historian Lucy Worsley investigates the life and career of the Worlds most famous Crime writer ; Agatha Christie. Lucy digs into her life to find out what made her tick, from her mid-life breakdown to her successful and loving marriage, and gets behind the stories that made her famous (9, 3 episodes of 1 hour each, 2 Discs, BBC, PAL)