Synopsis
Lucy Worsley investigates the dark and revealing history of our curious relationship with killing. She explores notorious real-life crimes from the first half of the 19th century, finding out how these murders were transformed into popular entertainments.
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Rhyme & Reason: BBC Introducing Arts
Lemn Sissay presents a selection of short films from a new generation of artists who are inspired by poetry and the spoken word.

A Very British Murder with Lucy Worsley | 3: The Golden Age
Lucy Worsley explores the Edwardian era and the golden age of detective fiction between the wars - the time of Dr Crippen, Agatha Christie and the films of Alfred Hitchcock.