Season 1 Episodes
1. Towards an Architecture of Majesty
June 18th, 201459 min
From the Tower of London to Hampton Court Palace, Dan Cruickshank reveals a story of buildings which cemented the monarch's claim to the throne.
2. Inventing a National Style
June 25th, 201459 min
Dan Cruickshank charts the arrival of a new style of palace, as British monarchs demanded that architecture proclaim their right to rule.
3. Opening the Palace Doors
July 2nd, 201459 min
The interwar period was a difficult time for many of Britain's greatest palaces, but more recent times saw restoration and conservation on a new scale.
