Series
Secrets of the Castle
Documentary
How do you build a medieval castle from scratch? Domestic historian Ruth Goodman and archeologists Peter Ginn and Tom Pinfold make perhaps their most ambitious foray into the past as they head to France to take part in a build that has been underway since 1997. Our intrepid history adventurers join this magnificent construction at Guédelon Castle to recreate authentic medieval castle living from within its rising walls.
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Seasons & episodes
1Why Build a Castle?18 Nov 2014 · 60mPeter and Tom set to work learning how to construct a spiral staircase.
2Defending the Castle25 Nov 2014 · 60mExploring the art of medieval combat and the building of defensive structures.
3Inside the Castle2 Dec 2014 · 60mThe team enter the surprisingly colourful world of medieval interior design.
4The Castle's Community of Skills9 Dec 2014 · 60mThe team uncovers the secrets of the skilled communities who built medieval castles.
5Beyond the Castle Walls17 Dec 2014 · 60mThe team comes together to help construct a spectacular limestone window for the chapel.
Details
- First aired
- 18 Nov 2014
- Last aired
- 17 Dec 2014
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- BBC Two
- Episodes
- 5
- Votes
- 5 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Amazon Prime Video
Magellan TV
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Xive TV Documentaries Amazon Channel
The Roku Channel
Cast
Ruth GoodmanSelf - Presenter- PPeter GinnSelf - Presenter
- TTom PinfoldSelf - Presenter
Paul McGannNarrator (Voice)
