Lucy Worsley with the British Flag and American Flag at Grosvenor Square.

Lucy Worsley with the British Flag and American Flag at Grosvenor Square.

Credit: Tom Hayward

Next week, Lucy Worsley’s new two-part series investigates the 18th-century split between Britain and its 13 North American colonies. Take a look at what’s coming up!

Sir Richard Branson with Chris and Paul

View Finders: Necker Island - Monday, April 6 at 9:30 PM

The View Finders visit Necker Island, a private British Virgin Islands retreat. They photograph stunning images of endangered animals, including ring-tailed lemurs and giant tortoises, and explore the island's dedicated conservation efforts. Sir Richard Branson gives Chris and Paul a two-day guided tour and shares his personal philosophy in a sit-down interview. 

Independent Lens: The Tallest Dwarf - Monday, April 6 at 11 PM

Through family archives and the voices of little people, The Tallest Dwarf explores dwarfism and belonging. Filmmaker Julie Wyman highlights personal stories, creative collaborations and medical debates that challenge ideas of normalcy.

Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution - Tuesday, April 7 at 9 PM

With access to expert insights and original evidence, Lucy Worsley explores the motivations behind the Americans’ will for independence; uncovers how the American Revolution affected Britain with sabotage, espionage and political unrest reshaping the empire and asks whether this explosive break-up could have been avoided?

Nature - Becoming Elephant: The Orphans of Reteti - Wednesday, April 8 at 8 PM

Set in the remote wilds of northern Kenya, follow the remarkable journey of orphaned elephants at Reteti, the first community-owned elephant sanctuary in Africa. Raised by Samburu keepers who act as surrogate parents, these elephants, many rescued from poaching, drought, or human-wildlife conflict, are nurtured back to health and prepared for life in the wild. It also tells the story of the local community, especially the women known as “milk mamas,” whose care, knowledge and resilience are reshaping conservation from the ground up.

Great Performances: Now Hear This Season 7 - Friday, April 10 at 10 PM

Join Scott Yoo, renowned violinist and conductor of the Mexico City Philharmonic, on a voyage of music discovery in Now Hear This. Explore new stories of gifted young artists, virtuosos, unique collaborations and Yoo's experiences as a composer.