Royal Autopsy

Synopsis

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 from a debilitating skin condition, but his eventual cause of death runs much more than skin deep.