Castles
The Essay. The Fall and Rise of the British Castle, Castle Builders. Audio, 15 minutes
Nicola Coldstream explores the careers of two master masons.
- AttributionBBC Radio 3
- Available for over a year
The Essay. The Fall and Rise of the British Castle, Power and Control. Audio, 15 minutes
Professor Jeremy Black considers the primary military function of castles.
- AttributionBBC Radio 3
- Available for over a year
The Fairy-Tale Castles of King Ludwig II with Dan Cruickshank. Video, 59 minutes
Examining the extravagant castles and palaces created by King Ludwig II of Bavaria.
- AttributionBBC Four
- Available for over a year
Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments. Forts and Castles. Video, 28 minutes
Fred explores the development of the fortress, visiting Warwick, Edinburgh and Conwy.
- AttributionBBC Two
- Available for 14 days
Bird's Eye View. The Englishman's Home. Video, 49 minutes
Sir John Betjeman narrates a helicopter trip over some of Britain's extraordinary houses.
- AttributionBBC Two
- Available for over a year
