Season 1

1. Towards an Architecture of Majesty

2014-06-18 · 59m

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

2014-06-25 · 59m

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

2014-07-02 · 59m

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.