Royal Autopsy: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Royal Autopsy investigates the cause of death of two of Britain's most famous monarchs: Queen Elizabeth I and King Charles II, in an entirely new and realistic way.

Professor Alice Roberts will bring together a blend of historical and medical expertise and by using contemporaneous accounts and documents piece together how and why these monarchs died.

Each investigation follows an autopsy conducted by Home Office pathologist Dr. Brett Lockyer which will use a unique combination of prosthetic bodies, actors, and ethically sourced animal organs to reveal how each of the monarchs perished.

Series details

• Title: Royal Autopsy
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: Medical, History
• Premiere date: 2023-02-07
• Status in TVmaze: Running
• Network listed by TVmaze: Sky History
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 63170

Cast and credited roles

• Alice Roberts — Presenter
• Onyeka Nubia — Dr. Onyeka Nubia - University of Nottingham

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2023-02-07; final listed air date 2023-02-14; episode order: 2.
• Season 2: premiered 2024-04-02; final listed air date 2024-04-23; episode order: 4.

Source and licence

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