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Secrets of the Castle

Secrets of the Castle

PG2014•1h 0m•9.4/10
Documentary

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9.4/10(5)

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.

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Production

Lion Television

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 18, 2014

Last Aired

December 17, 2014

Networks

BBC Two

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Why Build a Castle?
E1
Why Build a Castle?
Air date: 2014-11-18
Peter and Tom set to work learning how to construct a spiral staircase.
Defending the Castle
E2
Defending the Castle
Air date: 2014-11-25
Exploring the art of medieval combat and the building of defensive structures.
Inside the Castle
E3
Inside the Castle
Air date: 2014-12-02
The team enter the surprisingly colourful world of medieval interior design.
The Castle's Community of Skills
E4
The Castle's Community of Skills
Air date: 2014-12-09
The team uncovers the secrets of the skilled communities who built medieval castles.
Beyond the Castle Walls
E5
Beyond the Castle Walls
Air date: 2014-12-17
The team comes together to help construct a spectacular limestone window for the chapel.

Cast

Ruth Goodman

Ruth Goodman

Self - Presenter

Peter Ginn

Self - Presenter

Tom Pinfold

Self - Presenter

Paul McGann

Paul McGann

Narrator (Voice)

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