Majesty and Mortar: Britain's Great Palaces (2014)
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1 Season
June 18, 2014
English
Documentary
Synopsis
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.
Network
BBC Four
Episodes
Episodes
E1
Towards an Architecture of Majesty
Jun 18, 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.
E2
Inventing a National Style
Jun 25, 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.
E3
Opening the Palace Doors
Jul 2, 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.
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Details
Original Title
Majesty and Mortar: Britain's Great Palaces
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Production
BBC Arts