Majesty and Mortar: Britain's Great Palaces
- 2014
- Returning Series
- Documentary
- ~59m / ep
- 1 season
From the Tower of London to Buckingham Palace, Dan Cruickshank tells the story of a thousand years of palace building, the mystery of why so many have vanished and the magic of the ones that survive.
Latest: Season 1 · 2014
View all seasonsE1. Towards an Architecture of Majesty
Jun 18, 2014 · 59m
From the Tower of London to Hampton Court Palace, Dan Cruickshank reveals a story of buildings which cemented the monarch's claim to the throne.
E2. Inventing a National Style
Jun 25, 2014 · 59m
Dan Cruickshank charts the arrival of a new style of palace, as British monarchs demanded that architecture proclaim their right to rule.
E3. Opening the Palace Doors
Jul 2, 2014 · 59m
The interwar period was a difficult time for many of Britain's greatest palaces, but more recent times saw restoration and conservation on a new scale.
