About this season
Royal Autopsy investigates the cause of death of two of Britain’s most famous monarchs: Queen Elizabeth I and King Charles II, in an entirely new and realistic way. Professor Alice Roberts will bring together a blend of historical and medical expertise and by using contemporaneous accounts and documents piece together how and why these monarchs died.
Episodes (4)
1. George IV: The Party King
Aired 2 April 2024
George IV: The Party King. Professor Alice Roberts dives into the facts surrounding the death of King George IV, looking to shed startling new light on his final few days.
2. Mary I: Bloody Mary
8.0Aired 9 April 2024
Mary I: Bloody Mary. Professor Alice Roberts explores the death of the infamous Bloody Mary, who experienced phantom pregnancies in her desperation for a child and heir.
3. Henry IV: The Usurper
7.0Aired 16 April 2024
Henry IV: The Usurper. Best known for usurping and murdering his cousin, Henry IV suffered from a mysterious debilitating skin condition during the later years of his reign.
4. Anne: The Forgotten Queen
7.0Aired 23 April 2024
Anne: The Forgotten Queen. Professor Alice Roberts delves into the life and death of Anne, Queen of England from 1702-1714, who shockingly endured 17 failed pregnancies.