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Madness of King George

Season 1 Episode 2

Take a closer look at George III and how a tale of mental illness changed Britain.

How did George III’s mental illness change Britain? Lucy Worsley uncovers Royal papers and explores how the assassination attempt on his life by a mentally ill subject changed psychiatry forever.

AIR DATE 5/22/22

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    Lucy Worsley re-investigates some of the most dramatic chapters in British history. She uncovers forgotten witnesses, re-examines old evidence and follows new clues.

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