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Season 1 – Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution

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Lucy Worsley wants to understand why the British Empire, the most powerful in history, lost the War of Independence against a ragtag band of American rebels.
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John Anderson Wall Street Journal Apr 3
There’s something playful about examining the birth of the U.S. from an English perspective, even if Ms. Worsley avoids any pro-Brit bias. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Lucy Worsley

Host

Amanda Lyon

Executive Producer

Linda Sands

Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 7, 2026 The Break Up Lucy Worsley investigates the 18th century breakup of Britain and America, including the turning points that led to America's Declaration of Independence from Britain in 1776. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 8, 2026 A Messy Divorce Exploring how the American Revolution affected Britain, with sabotage, espionage and political unrest reshaping the empire. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Amanda Lyon
Network
BBC
Genre
Documentary, History
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Apr 7, 2026