About this 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.
Episodes (3)
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E1
1. Towards an Architecture of Majesty
Aired 18 June 2014 • 59 min
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.
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E2
2. Inventing a National Style
Aired 25 June 2014 • 59 min
Dan Cruickshank charts the arrival of a new style of palace, as British monarchs demanded that architecture proclaim their right to rule.
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E3
3. Opening the Palace Doors
Aired 2 July 2014 • 59 min
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.