A Very British Murder with Lucy Worsley

A Very British Murder with Lucy Worsley

TV-14 2013 · 1 season · 3 eps · ★ 7.6 · Documentary

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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.

Created by Gerry Dawson, Alastair Laurence

Network: BBC Four

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