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A Very British Murder with Lucy Worsley

A Very British Murder with Lucy Worsley

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A Very British Murder with Lucy Worsley

2013- 2013

1 Seasons

3 Episodes

7.6(5 votes)

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Documentary

Overview

This documentary takes a look at some of the most horrible and despicable murders in modern British history. From Jack the Ripper in the 1880s to Agatha Christie's best known stories.

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BBC

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Lucy Worsley

Lucy Worsley

Self - Presenter

Simon Callow

Simon Callow

Self

Ian Burney

Ian Burney

Self

Rosalind Crone

Rosalind Crone

Self

P. D. James

P. D. James

Self

Simon Brett

Simon Brett

Self

John Russell Taylor

John Russell Taylor

Self

Charlotte Higgins

Charlotte Higgins

Self

Jennifer Carnell

Jennifer Carnell

Self

Alex McWhirter

Alex McWhirter

Self

Creative team

Created by: Gerry Dawson
Alastair Laurence

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