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.
Secrets of the Castle (Season 1)
Why Build a Castle? (Episode 1)
Air date: 2014-11-18
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Peter and Tom set to work learning how to construct a spiral staircase.
Defending the Castle (Episode 2)
Air date: 2014-11-25
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Exploring the art of medieval combat and the building of defensive structures.
Inside the Castle (Episode 3)
Air date: 2014-12-02
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The team enter the surprisingly colourful world of medieval interior design.
The Castle's Community of Skills (Episode 4)
Air date: 2014-12-09
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The team uncovers the secrets of the skilled communities who built medieval castles.
Beyond the Castle Walls (Episode 5)
Air date: 2014-12-17
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The team comes together to help construct a spectacular limestone window for the chapel.
