British History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley (2017)

Episode Overview

Title: The Jewel in the Crown Plot: In the series finale, Lucy uncovers the truths behind the so-called 'jewel in the crown' of the British Empire—India. Traveling to Kolkata, she explores the origins of the Raj, which emerged after a British government takeover in 1858. By ousting the disgraced East India Company, the newly established regime portrayed itself as a benevolent imperial force, with Queen Victoria positioned as a nurturing Empress. Promising an end to oppression and greed, Lucy examines pivotal events like the 'black hole of Calcutta' and the Indian 'mutiny,' revealing how this segment of British history is filled with carefully constructed falsehoods.