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Lucy Worsley's 12 Days of Tudor Christmas

The Lord of Misrule

Season 1 Episode 1 | 2m 25s

We join Lucy Worsley as she gets an inside look at the holiday festivities that took place at Henry VIII’s court and meets the “Lord of Misrule.” This role was often appointed to one of the king’s courtiers and was charged with overseeing party activities and merriment.

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Lucy Worsley's 12 Days of Tudor Christmas
Drink Tasting
Lucy Worsley visits an old tavern, which once welcomed patrons through Henry VIII’s reign.
Clip: S1 E1 | 3:00
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Lucy Worsley's 12 Days of Tudor Christmas
Lucy Worsley Helps Prepare Classic Tudor Recipes
Lucy Worsley visits Hampton Court’s kitchens with Food Historian Annie Gray.
Clip: S1 E1 | 3:04
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Lucy Worsley's 12 Days of Tudor Christmas
Christmas Eve Traditions
Christmas Eve signaled the start of an important holiday tradition: decorating.
Clip: S1 E1 | 3:26
Watch • 0:30
Lucy Worsley's 12 Days of Tudor Christmas
Preview
Discover the surprising Tudor origins of some favorite Christmas traditions.
Preview: S1 E1 | 0:30
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Lucy Worsley's 12 Days of Tudor Christmas
Lucy Worsley's 12 Days of Tudor Christmas
Discover the surprising Tudor origins of some favorite Christmas traditions.
Episode: S1 E1 | 55:10