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Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History

Series Overview

Lucy Worsley, chief curator at Historic Royal Palaces, explores how the physical and mental health of our past monarchs has shaped the history of the nation.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedDocumentary
Original Network
BBC Two
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 3 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2013 – 2013

Premiered: Mon, Apr 8, 2013

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Apr 22, 2013

Season 1, Episode 3: “Happy Families: Hanoverians to Windsors”

Lucy concludes her investigation into the medical histories of the royal family by taking a look at Queen Victoria and her descendants.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Paul Berczeller, Nick Gillam-Smith, Eleanor Scoones

Department Leadership Roster

Paul Berczeller

Director

Nick Gillam-Smith

Director

Eleanor Scoones

Director

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What is Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History about?

Lucy Worsley, chief curator at Historic Royal Palaces, explores how the physical and mental health of our past monarchs has shaped the history of the nation.

How many seasons does Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History have?

Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History?

Key cast members in Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History include Lucy Worsley.

Who created or directed Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History?

Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History was developed and directed by Paul Berczeller, Nick Gillam-Smith, Eleanor Scoones.