Secrets Of Great British Castles
TV Show · Documentary · History

Popular historian and author Dan Jones peels back the layers of the celebrated strongholds that are at the heart of British history and unravels the intrigue, drama, romance and rebellion surrounding these fortifications and their notorious inhabitants.

2015 · 43m
Starring Christophe Lombardi, Ronald Hutton, Ciaron Davies
Director Gerry Hoban

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Dover Castle
    Popular historian Dan Jones visits the south east of England, home to Britain's greatest defensive fortress: Dover Castle.
    43 min
  • EPISODE 2
    Tower of London
    This time, Dan Jones is exploring one of the oldest, and most fearsome, castles ever built: the Tower of London.
    43 min
  • EPISODE 3
    Warwick Castle
    Dan Jones is in the heart of the English countryside at Warwick Castle, which may appear idyllic today, but for centuries Earls of Warwick, the owners of probably Britain's most lavish castle, inherited a poisoned chalice as some suffered financial ruin and even murder.
    43 min
  • EPISODE 4
    Caernarfon Castle
    Historian Dan Jones is in the heart of Snowdonia, exploring a stronghold built not only as an impenetrable fortress, but as a lavish royal palace fit for a fairytale - Caernarfon Castle.
    42 min
  • EPISODE 5
    Stirling Castle
    Dan Jones travels north to one of the most strategically important castles in Britain, guarding the gateway to the Scottish Highlands: Stirling Castle.
    42 min
  • EPISODE 6
    Carrickfergus Castle
    Dan explores one of the most ancient castles in Northern Ireland, and a stronghold that holds the key to understanding the tempestuous relationship between Britain and Ireland from the Middle Ages to the 20th century: Carrickfergus Castle.
    43 min

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Cast & Crew

  • C‌L
    Christophe Lombardi
    Edward I
  • Ronald Hutton
    Self
  • C‌D
    Ciaron Davies
    Actor
  • M‌M
    Marc Morris
    Self
  • S‌P
    Stuart Prior
    Self
  • Dan Jones
    Host
  • G‌H
    Gerry Hoban
    Director
  • Dan Jones
    Writer

About

Secrets Of Great British Castles

Documentary

Popular historian and author Dan Jones peels back the layers of the celebrated strongholds that are at the heart of British history and unravels the intrigue, drama, romance and rebellion surrounding these fortifications and their notorious inhabitants.

Information

Studio
Channel 5
Released
2015
Rated
PG
Region of Origin
United Kingdom
© 2015 ABC Australia

Languages

Original Audio
English (United Kingdom), English (Australia)
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  • Zimbabwe

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