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For a thousand years, British monarchs have ruled the land, surrounded by wealth and living luxury. But many of them came to an untimely end. In a world first, this series performs ‘as real’ autopsies on the bodies of our nation’s most famous rulers. Using modern forensic analysis, pathology experts, digital autopsy and CSI techniques, all combined with eyewitness accounts written at the time,...
IMDb 7.4/1020232 seasons
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Documentary
IMDb 7.4/1020232 seasons
Suitable for 15 and older
2 episodes

  • 1. Charles II

    1. Charles II

    Prof Alice Roberts explores the dying days and ultimate cause of death of King Charles II. Working with forensic pathologist Dr Brett Lockyer, they conduct an ‘as real’ post-mortem exam. The autopsy reveals a man who appears to have been tortured.
    Prof Alice Roberts explores the dying days and ultimate cause of death of King Charles II. Working with forensic pathologist Dr Brett Lockyer, they conduct an ‘as real’ post-mortem exam. The autopsy reveals a man who appears to have been tortured.
    Suitable for 15 and older
    45min
    Feb 7, 2023

  • 2. Elizabeth I

    2. Elizabeth I

    In this vivid episode, Prof Alice Roberts explores the final dying days and ultimate cause of death of Queen Elizabeth I. Working with leading forensic pathologist Dr Brett Lockyer, they conduct an ‘as real’ post mortem exam on the dead queen.
    In this vivid episode, Prof Alice Roberts explores the final dying days and ultimate cause of death of Queen Elizabeth I. Working with leading forensic pathologist Dr Brett Lockyer, they conduct an ‘as real’ post mortem exam on the dead queen.
    Suitable for 15 and older
    45min
    Feb 7, 2023

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    Royal Autopsy
    Documentary
    IMDb 7.4/1020232 seasons
    For a thousand years, British monarchs have ruled the land, surrounded by wealth and living luxury. But many of them came to an untimely end. In a world first, this series performs ‘as real’ autopsies on the bodies of our nation’s most famous rulers. Using modern forensic analysis, pathology experts, digital autopsy and CSI techniques, all combined with eyewitness accounts written at the time,...
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