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A Very British Murder with Lucy Worsley
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A Very British Murder with Lucy Worsley

2013-09-23 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.5

Documentary

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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Creators
Gerry Dawson, Alastair Laurence, Michael Poole, Rachel Jardine, Matthew Thomas
Production companies
BBC
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Lucy WorsleyLucy WorsleySelf - Presenter
Simon CallowSimon CallowSelf
Ian BurneyIan BurneySelf
Rosalind CroneRosalind CroneSelf
P. D. JamesP. D. JamesSelf
Simon BrettSimon BrettSelf
John Russell TaylorJohn Russell TaylorSelf
Charlotte HigginsCharlotte HigginsSelf
Jennifer CarnellJennifer CarnellSelf
Alex McWhirterAlex McWhirterSelf
Kathryn JohnsonKathryn JohnsonSelf
Michael KirkMichael KirkSelf
Mathew PrichardMathew PrichardSelf
Kate SummerscaleSelf
Victor GammonVictor GammonSelf
Matthew SweetMatthew SweetSelf
Graham GreeneGraham GreeneSelf
Cathy HaillSelf

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