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Season 1 – Castles: Britain's Fortified History

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From William the Conqueror to Queen Victoria, historian Sam Willis traces the story of Britain's castles and their unique roles in our history, art and literature.
Castles: Britain's Fortified History — Season 1

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Sam Willis

Host

Ben Southwell

Director

Andy Hall

Director

Michael Poole

Executive Producer

Andy Hall

Producer

Matthew James Thomas

Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 4, 2014 Instruments of Invasion Sam Willis traces the history of the British castle from its first appearance in 1066. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 11, 2014 Kingdom of Conquest Sam Willis tells the story of the English ruler who left the most indelible mark on the castle -- the great Plantagenet king, Edward I who turned it into an instrument of colonization. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 18, 2014 Defense of the Realm Sam Willis explores how, by the Wars of the Roses, castles were under attack from a new threat -- the cannon, but survived into the Tudor era only to find their whole purpose challenged. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 5, 2026 HG 8 min Promo How castle ruins took on a unique appeal, embodying a nostalgia for an age of chivalry. Details
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Castles: Britain's Fortified History — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Ben Southwell, Andy Hall
Executive Producer
Michael Poole
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Documentary, History
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Dec 4, 2014