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Secrets of the Dead

Richard’s Body Double

The team studying Richard the Third now has someone who can serve as his body double.

Aired 09/24/2014 | Rating NR

Secrets of the Dead

Richard’s Body Double

Clip: Season 13 Episode 6 | 3m 39s

The team studying Richard the Third now has someone who can serve as his body double.

26-year-old Dominic Smee has the exact kind of scoliosis to the same degree as Richard III. The team studying Richard III will train and test Dominic to find out exactly what Richard was capable of. Resurrecting Richard III premieres on Wednesday, September 24th at 10 p.m. on PBS. (Check local listings)

Aired 09/24/2014 | Rating NR

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