A Very British Romance with Lucy Worsley

A Very British Romance with Lucy Worsley

A Very British Romance with Lucy Worsley

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A Very British Romance with Lucy Worsley

2015- 2015

1 Seasons

3 Episodes

8.5(8 votes)

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Overview

Lucy Worsley delves into the history of romance to uncover the forces shaping our very British happily ever after and how our feelings have been affected by social, political and cultural ideas.

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Lucy Worsley

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