How to Watch Lucy Worsley's Keys to the Castle on PBS
By American TV editorial team |
Lucy Worsley's Keys to the Castle premieres Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET on PBS, with new episodes each Sunday through December 27. The four-part series streams at the same time on PBS.org and the PBS app. Member stations set their own schedules, so check your local PBS listing for the exact time in your area.
See the PBS channel guide and Miss Scarlet’s final-season guide.
On DIRECTV, the series airs on your local PBS station, the same channel you already use for PBS. If you're not sure where that is, see what channel PBS is on DIRECTV.
What the series is about
Historian Lucy Worsley explores private rooms and lesser-seen spaces in four European palaces, connecting each building with the people who lived there.
Episode guide
| Date | Episode |
|---|---|
| Sunday, Dec. 6 | Episode 1, "Versailles": Marie Antoinette's private quarters and hidden refuges at the Palace of Versailles |
| Sunday, Dec. 13 | Episode 2, "Doge's Palace": the seat of Venice's thousand-year empire, from its gold staircase to its torture chamber |
| Sunday, Dec. 20 | Episode 3, "Blenheim Palace": Winston Churchill's birthplace in Woodstock, including an abandoned attic and a ballroom inside a bridge |
| Sunday, Dec. 27 | Episode 4, "Neuschwanstein Castle": King Ludwig II's fairy-tale castle in Germany |
All episodes are listed by PBS at 8 p.m. ET, subject to local station schedules.
How to watch on DIRECTV
DIRECTV carries local PBS member stations in most markets. Search the guide for "Keys to the Castle" and set a series recording so you catch all four Sundays. You can also stream each episode on PBS.org or the PBS app, on supported devices. Check the current episode page and app requirements for your device.
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Air dates and episode details are from PBS as announced October 22, 2026 and may change; check local listings. PBS and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent DIRECTV dealer and resource site.