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Secrets of the Castle

Secrets of the Castle
★ 9.4/10•2014•1h 0m•PG•Documentary
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How do you build a medieval castle from scratch? Domestic historian Ruth Goodman and archeologists Peter Ginn and Tom Pinfold make perhaps their most ambitious foray into the past as they head to France to take part in a build that has been underway since 1997. Our intrepid history adventurers join this magnificent construction at Guédelon Castle to recreate authentic medieval castle living from within its rising walls.

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateNov 18, 2014

Episodes

Episode 1 - Why Build a Castle?E160m

Why Build a Castle?

Peter and Tom set to work learning how to construct a spiral staircase.

Nov 18, 2014

Episode 2 - Defending the CastleE260m

Defending the Castle

Exploring the art of medieval combat and the building of defensive structures.

Nov 25, 2014

Episode 3 - Inside the CastleE360m

Inside the Castle

The team enter the surprisingly colourful world of medieval interior design.

Dec 2, 2014

Episode 4 - The Castle's Community of SkillsE460m

The Castle's Community of Skills

The team uncovers the secrets of the skilled communities who built medieval castles.

Dec 9, 2014

Episode 5 - Beyond the Castle WallsE560m

Beyond the Castle Walls

The team comes together to help construct a spectacular limestone window for the chapel.

Dec 17, 2014

Actors

Ruth Goodman

Ruth Goodman

Self - Presenter

Peter Ginn

Self - Presenter

Tom Pinfold

Self - Presenter

Paul McGann

Paul McGann

Narrator (Voice)

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