Britain's Great Cathedrals with Tony Robinson

44min

Documentary

Tony Robinson discovers the fascinating history of Britain's greatest cathedrals.

Episodes

Cast

York Minster

1. York Minster

44min

30th Mar 2018

Over the past 800 years York Minster has been the backdrop to some of the most dramatic events in British history. It houses more than half of all the world's medieval glass and had a succession of outspoken Archbishops.

Canterbury Cathedral

2. Canterbury Cathedral

44min

6th Apr 2018

Canterbury Cathedral is not just one of the most popular tourist attractions in Britain it is also the 'mother church' for more than 85 million people. Tony tells the story of its foundation, rebuilding and of the pilgrims who visited it.

Salisbury Cathedral

3. Salisbury Cathedral

44min

20th Apr 2018

Salisbury Cathedral was moved from atop an Iron Age hill-fort to its present location. Britain's tallest medieval building has witnessed natural disasters, royal feuds and secret wartime operations.

Durham Cathedral

4. Durham Cathedral

44min

27th Apr 2018

Tony visits Durham Cathedral, one of Britain's first UNESCO World Heritage sites, which is over 900-years-old and stands 218 ft high. When it was first constructed it was the tallest building in England.

Liverpool Cathedral

5. Liverpool Cathedral

44min

4th May 2018

Tony looks at the history of the largest cathedral in England. Liverpool Cathedral was designed in the Gothic style by Giles Gilbert Scott, took 74 years to build and was paid for by the people of the city.

Winchester Cathedral

6. Winchester Cathedral

44min

11th May 2018

Tony explores Winchester Cathedral, the longest medieval cathedral in Northern Europe, one a Britain's oldest cathedrals and stands as a monument to the wealth and power of the Normans.

First air date

30th Mar 2018

Last air date

11th May 2018

Status

Ended

Type

Documentary

Original language

en

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