Secrets of the Castle

9.4

2014•1h

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.

Production

Production

Seasons

5 Episodes • Premiered 2014

Still image for Secrets of the Castle season 1 episode 1: Why Build a Castle?

1. Why Build a Castle?

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

Still image for Secrets of the Castle season 1 episode 2: Defending the Castle

2. Defending the Castle

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

Still image for Secrets of the Castle season 1 episode 3: Inside the Castle

3. Inside the Castle

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

Still image for Secrets of the Castle season 1 episode 4: The Castle's Community of Skills

4. The Castle's Community of Skills

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

Still image for Secrets of the Castle season 1 episode 5: Beyond the Castle Walls

5. Beyond the Castle Walls

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

Cast

Photo of Ruth Goodman

Ruth Goodman

Self - Presenter

Photo of Paul McGann

Paul McGann

Narrator (Voice)

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