Majesty and Mortar: Britain's Great Palaces

Season 1

2014 · 3 episodes · 2h 57m in all

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Towards an Architecture of Majesty

   18 Jun 2014 · 59 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. 2

   2. Inventing a National Style

   25 Jun 2014 · 59 min

   Dan Cruickshank charts the arrival of a new style of palace, as British monarchs demanded that architecture proclaim their right to rule.

3. 3

   3. Opening the Palace Doors

   2 Jul 2014 · 59 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.