Lucy Worsley Investigates

The American Revolution

2026 · 2 episodes · 1h 50m in all · 10.0/10

Episodes

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   1. The Break-Up

   7 Apr 2026 · 55 min · 10.0/10

   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.

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   2. A Messy Divorce

   14 Apr 2026 · 55 min · 0.0/10

   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.