About this season
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.
Episodes (5)
1. Why Build a Castle?
Aired 18 November 2014 • 60 min
Peter and Tom set to work learning how to construct a spiral staircase.
2. Defending the Castle
Aired 25 November 2014 • 60 min
Exploring the art of medieval combat and the building of defensive structures.
3. Inside the Castle
Aired 2 December 2014 • 60 min
The team enter the surprisingly colourful world of medieval interior design.
4. The Castle's Community of Skills
Aired 9 December 2014 • 60 min
The team uncovers the secrets of the skilled communities who built medieval castles.
5. Beyond the Castle Walls
Aired 17 December 2014 • 60 min
The team comes together to help construct a spectacular limestone window for the chapel.