Secrets of the Castle

Secrets of the Castle

2014 1 Seasons ⭐ 9.4
Documentary

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.

Seasons

1. Why Build a Castle?

2014-11-18

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

2. Defending the Castle

2014-11-25

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

3. Inside the Castle

2014-12-02

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

4. The Castle's Community of Skills

2014-12-09

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

5. Beyond the Castle Walls

2014-12-17

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

Top Cast

Ruth Goodman
Ruth Goodman
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Peter Ginn
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Tom Pinfold
Paul McGann
Paul McGann
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