American History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley

2:55 AM to 3:55 AM
Wednesday 23 April
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The American Revolution

Season 1 Episode 1 of 3

Lucy explores how American history has been mythologised and manipulated by generations of politicians, writers and protesters. She begins by examining the American Revolution - a David-and-Goliath battle of men with high ideals taking on the might of the British Empire. But how much of America's founding story is based on fact?

American History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley airs on BBC Four HD at 2:55 AM, Wednesday 23 April. (Subtitles, sign language, audio description.)
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Topics
Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics
History
Lucy Worsley
Presenter
Chris Granlund
Executive Producer
Laura Blount
Director