Majesty and Mortar: Britain's Great Palaces
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201460 minEnded

Majesty and Mortar: Britain's Great Palaces

Network:BBC Four

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Aired on Jul 2, 2014, 8:00 PM

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Description

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.

Details

Status
Ended
Language
English
Runtime
60 min
Premiered
June 18, 2014
Ended
July 2, 2014
Schedule
Wednesday at 9:00 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 3 Episodes)

Towards an Architecture of Majesty

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.

Jun 18, 2014

60 min

Inventing a National Style

Dan Cruickshank charts the arrival of a new style of palace, as British monarchs demanded that architecture proclaim their right to rule.

Jun 25, 2014

60 min

Opening the Palace Doors

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.

Jul 2, 2014

60 min

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