Investigate Britain's Most Chilling Fascination with 'A Very British Murder'

True and fictional crime devotees can rejoice as Lucy Worsley's book A Very British Murder is adapted into a three-part television series that investigates how and why British people have enjoyed -- yes, enjoyed -- murder.

Starting in the 1800s, death and crime became prevalent themes in British entertainment. Everything from ballads to china ornament to detective fiction and films centered around these gruesome topics. A Very British Murder takes an in-depth look as to why these chilling motifs became so pervasive in popular culture.

Complete with plenty of whimsy and humor, A Very British Murder will have you glued to your screen.

A Very British Murder airs Thursdays at 10 p.m. from September 16-30 on WSBE Rhode Island PBS.

WSBE Rhode Island PBS transmits over the air in high definition on digital 36.1; Cox 08 / 1008HD, Verizon FiOS 08 / 508HD, and Full Channel 08; Comcast 819HD and Verizon FiOS 18 / 518HD in MA; DirecTV 36, Dish Network 36. Live stream the full broadcast schedule at watch.ripbs.org/livestream.