Royal Autopsy

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Royal Autopsy

In this vivid and pus-laden episode, Prof Alice Roberts explores the final dying days and ultimate cause of death of Queen Elizabeth I. Working with leading Forensic Pathologist Dr Brett Lockyer, they conduct an 'as real' post mortem exam on the dead queen, cutting into her corp...

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Season 1
45:05
In this graphic episode, Prof Alice Roberts explores the final dying days and ultimate cause of death of Britain's Merry Monarch, King Charles II. Working with leading Forensic Pathologist Dr Brett Lockyer, they conduct an 'as real' post mortem exam on the dead king, cutting into his corpse to search for clues. The autopsy...
Season 2
Prof Alice Roberts explores the final dying days and ultimate cause of death of Queen Anne, Britain's forgotten queen. Working with leading Forensic Pathologist Dr Brett Lockyer, the autopsy reveals a woman who suffered so much pain in life, and so much loss through obstetric issues that can now be easily controlled in the...
Prof Alice Roberts explores the final dying days and ultimate cause of death of England's Usurper King, Henry IV. Working with leading Forensic Pathologist Dr Brett Lockyer, they conduct an 'as real' post-mortem exam on the dead king, cutting into his corpse to search for clues. The autopsy reveals a man who suffered fro...
Prof Alice Roberts explores the final dying days and ultimate cause of death of Queen Mary I, Bloody Mary. Working with Dr Brett Lockyer, they conduct an 'as real' post-mortem exam on the dead queen, cutting into her corpse to search for clues. The autopsy reveals a woman plagued by a range of gynaecological issues, but wh...
Prof Alice Roberts explores the final dying days and ultimate cause of death of Britain's party king, George IV. Working with leading Forensic Pathologist Dr Brett Lockyer, they conduct an 'as real' post-mortem exam on the dead king, cutting into his corpse to search for clues. The autopsy reveals a man who lived life to ...
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