Buckingham Palace with Alexander Armstrong

Go back to the late 18th Century, when the building first came into royal hands. Alexander Armstrong discovers that, originally, it wasn't a palace at all - but a private country house built by a man called the Duke of Buckingham.

Alexander Armstrong explores Buckingham Palace from the tragic end to George III's occupancy through the debauched George IV's residence and on to the teenage Queen Victoria, a monarch who loved the palace.

The year 1845 was a happy time for Victoria, Albert and their family. The queen added 200 rooms to the palace, including the iconic balcony. However, tragedy struck in 1861 with the death of Prince Albert.

Buckingham Palace witnesses the triumphant - and tragic - final days of the Victorian era, and a new King breathes fresh life into the Palace as we arrive in the Edwardian era.

King George V arrives on the throne and the House of Windsor is born, but life at Buckingham Palace is blown apart by the start of the First World War. Plus, a VIP visit from Gandhi.

Buckingham Palace survives WWII and we arrive in the modern era as Queen Elizabeth II makes it her home. But what does the future hold for the iconic building?