Secrets of the Castle
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Top Cast
Ruth Goodman
Self - Presenter
Peter Ginn
Self - Presenter
Tom Pinfold
Self - Presenter
Paul McGann
Narrator (Voice)
Seasons
Season 1 (2014)
No overview available.
5 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Why Build a Castle?
2014-11-18Peter and Tom set to work learning how to construct a spiral staircase.
Runtime: 60 minEpisode 2: Defending the Castle
2014-11-25Exploring the art of medieval combat and the building of defensive structures.
Runtime: 60 minEpisode 3: Inside the Castle
2014-12-02The team enter the surprisingly colourful world of medieval interior design.
Runtime: 60 minEpisode 4: The Castle's Community of Skills
2014-12-09The team uncovers the secrets of the skilled communities who built medieval castles.
Runtime: 60 minEpisode 5: Beyond the Castle Walls
2014-12-17The team comes together to help construct a spectacular limestone window for the chapel.
Runtime: 60 min
