Curse of the Spencers
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Sunday, April 13, at 1 PM
Friday, April 18, at 10 PM
Saturday, April 19, at 3 AM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Monday, April 21, at 9 PM
The story of Diana, Princess of Wales, who captivated a global audience as she transcended her marriage to become a true global icon. The program reveals how the events of Diana’s past may have influenced the decisions of her royal future. Focusing on the Spencer family story, the documentary discovers how Diana’s childhood impacted her perspectives — from her mother’s tragic loss of a first son and the devastating custody trial that followed her parents bitter divorce, to the arrival of a hated stepmother and the death of her beloved father.
Combining powerful insights from those that knew the princess and her family personally, the documentary traces the striking parallels between her parents' and Diana’s personal life. CURSE OF THE SPENCERS is a story of broken first love, infidelity and heart-breaking family betrayal played out in the glare of the media spotlight. Gain a fascinating glimpse into the woman whose life has all the twist and turns of a Hollywood blockbuster.