Royal Autopsy

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Royal Autopsy

Professor Alice Roberts pieces together how and why Kings and Queens died by bringing together a blend of historical and medical expertise, and by using contemporaneous accounts and documents.

Series, Documentary, History


Royal Autopsy - TV Showtimes

Thursday, November 27

2:00pm

Royal Autopsy ‘King Charles II’

SBS

Royal Autopsy

'King Charles II'

SBS, 2:00pm, Thu, 27 Nov 2025, 55 minutes

REPEAT

In this vivid and pus-laden episode, Professor Alice Roberts explores the final dying days and ultimate cause of death of Queen Elizabeth I. Working with leading forensic pathologist Dr Brett Lockyer, they conduct an 'as real' post mortem exam on the dead queen, cutting into her corpse to search for clues. The autopsy reveals a frail and emaciated women riddled with infections. The Queen's final days are brought to life in graphic detail thorough sumptuous drama scenes, with Elizabeth I played by Linda Marlowe (Eastenders, The Duchess, Tinker Taylor Soldier Spy).

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 1


Royal Autopsy ‘King Charles II’

SBS HD

Royal Autopsy

'King Charles II'

SBS HD, 2:00pm, Thu, 27 Nov 2025, 55 minutes

REPEAT

In this vivid and pus-laden episode, Professor Alice Roberts explores the final dying days and ultimate cause of death of Queen Elizabeth I. Working with leading forensic pathologist Dr Brett Lockyer, they conduct an 'as real' post mortem exam on the dead queen, cutting into her corpse to search for clues. The autopsy reveals a frail and emaciated women riddled with infections. The Queen's final days are brought to life in graphic detail thorough sumptuous drama scenes, with Elizabeth I played by Linda Marlowe (Eastenders, The Duchess, Tinker Taylor Soldier Spy).

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 1


Friday, November 28

2:00pm

Royal Autopsy ‘Queen Elizabeth I’

SBS

Royal Autopsy

'Queen Elizabeth I'

SBS, 2:00pm, Fri, 28 Nov 2025, 55 minutes

REPEAT

In this graphic episode, Professor Alice Roberts explores the final dying days and ultimate cause of death of Britain's Merry Monarch, King Charles II. 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 appears to have suffered some degree of torture, having been burnt and bled, with a stomach showing traces of many poisonous plants.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 2


Royal Autopsy ‘Queen Elizabeth I’

SBS HD

Royal Autopsy

'Queen Elizabeth I'

SBS HD, 2:00pm, Fri, 28 Nov 2025, 55 minutes

REPEAT

In this graphic episode, Professor Alice Roberts explores the final dying days and ultimate cause of death of Britain's Merry Monarch, King Charles II. 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 appears to have suffered some degree of torture, having been burnt and bled, with a stomach showing traces of many poisonous plants.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 2


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