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Britain's Great Cathedrals with Tony Robinson

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Épisode précédent

S01E06 - "Winchester Cathedral"

Diffusé le May 11, 2018, 7:00 PM

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Description

Tony Robinson visits six of the UK's finest cathedrals, admiring their design and looking at the turbulent history that has taken place inside their walls. He begins with York Minster, which over the past 800 years has been a backdrop to some of the most dramatic events in British history.

Détails

Statut
Terminée
Langue
English
Durée
60 min
Première diffusion
March 30, 2018
Terminée
May 11, 2018
Programmation
Friday à 20:00

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Épisodes (1 Saison · 6 Épisodes)

York Minster

In the first episode, Tony is at York Minster. It has sat at the heart of our nation for more than 800 years, and has been a backdrop to some of the most dramatic events in British history. It has survived fires, war and subsidence, and its bishops have been influential on the world stage.

Mar 30, 2018

60 min

Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury is Britain's oldest cathedral, a World Heritage site, the 'mother church' for over 85 million people, and has witnessed the rise and fall of kings and queens, the murder of saints and the birth of a religion.

Apr 6, 2018

60 min

Salisbury Cathedral

Tony Robinson tells the turbulent history of six of Britain's cathedrals. Salisbury, complete with its famous spire, was Britain's tallest medieval building. Over its 800-year life the cathedral has witnessed natural disasters, royal feuds, secret wartime operations and innovations that have altered the course of the nation.

Apr 20, 2018

60 min

Durham Cathedral

Tony Robinson tells the turbulent history of six of Britain's cathedrals. Durham cathedral is one of Britain's first UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a leading tourist attraction. The cathedral is over 900 years old and stands 218 feet high. When it was first constructed, it was the country's tallest building.

Apr 27, 2018

60 min

Liverpool Cathedral

Tony Robinson tells the turbulent history of six of Britain's cathedrals. Liverpool cathedral is the Church of England's newest cathedral, and it's the largest in Britain. The cathedral was designed in the Gothic style by Giles Gilbert Scott, who also designed the red telephone box. It took 74 years to build and was paid for by money donated from the people of Liverpool.

May 4, 2018

60 min

Winchester Cathedral

Winchester is the longest medieval cathedral in northern Europe. It is also one of Britain's oldest cathedrals and a monument to the wealth and power of the Normans. Kings and queens have been christened, married and laid to rest here.

May 11, 2018

60 min

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