Suzannah Lipscomb
Self
A History Of Royal Scandals (2023)
Series 2
Professor Suzannah Lipscomb looks at the roles the press, parliament and the public have played in generating outrage and spreading scandalous royal rumours.
Released Jan. 30, 2023
Episode 51 min
None+
Genres: Documentary, History
Watch Providers: BBC Select Apple Tv channel
Network: More4
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S2E1 - Murder
Was the infamous disappearance of the Princes in the Tower a murder, or an attempt to discredit an overthrown king? And why was a bloody murder carried out in a Scottish royal palace?
Oct. 29, 2024, midnight
S2E2 - Sex
Suzannah reveals how the multiple-partner sexual shenanigans of the Georgian court helped to fuel the newly formed British tabloids. And was 13-year-old King James VI of Scotland groomed by his uncle?
Nov. 5, 2024, midnight
S2E3 - Witchcraft
Suzannah explores the complex connection between British royalty and witchcraft. How did Elizabeth I try to predict the future? And why was a Scottish (and later British) king so terrified of sorcery?
Nov. 12, 2024, midnight
S2E4 - Crime
Suzannah delves deep into how members of the British royal family have been both victims and perpetrators of criminal acts. Did Henry VIII manipulate the law to convict two of his wives of treason?
Nov. 19, 2024, midnight
S2E5 - Affairs
Suzannah Lipscomb uncovers some historic royal affairs that shocked the public or were hidden away to avoid an outcry. She investigates how an affair between a royal prince and a famous actor shocked Georgian society and led to a barrage of negative press and 10 illegitimate children. She also learns how Queen Elizabeth I's stepfather would enter her bedroom semi-naked
Nov. 26, 2024, midnight
S2E6 - Money
None
Dec. 3, 2024, midnight
Network: More4
Episode Runtime: 51 min.
Season Runtime: 463 min.
Released: Jan. 30, 2023
Last Air Date: Dec. 3, 2024, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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