Fred Dibnah reveals the genius, the vision and the sheer bloody graft that went into creating some of Britain's greatest national monuments. All six episodes look at Britain's architectural heritage. In 'Mighty Cathedrals' Fred examines the innovations in building techniques which allowed the Normans to build some of the nation's most remarkable cathedrals. 'The Art of Castle Building' has Fred take a look at the castles of the North Wales coastline. 'The Age of the Carpenter' sees Fred learn all about the way that carpenters have used their skills to transform medieval castles into homes. In 'Scottish Style' Fred visits Glamis Castle and learns about the Scottish Baronial Style. 'Building the Canals' has Fred visit Bolton and learn about the construction of the first canals. Finally, 'Victorian Splendour' sees Fred looking at the achievements of architects in the 19th century and discovering the story behind the building of the Palace of Westminster and Big Ben.
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Simon O'Brien travels the United Kingdom meeting people building their own homes.
An exploration of some of the world's most famous structures and the inspirations of the architects ...
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Documentary series revealing the inner workings of Britain's railways, introducing the track-workers...
Kevin McCloud follows an innovative community-led regeneration scheme in Castleford.
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British television series which features unusual and often elaborate architectural homebuilding proj...
The fascinating and dramatic stories behind some of the grandest designs never built.
Personal reflections on the best of 20th Century architecture.
Documentary examining the winners and losers in Britain's booming gambling revolution.
In a unique experiment, five teachers from China take over the education of fifty teenagers in a Ham...
Kevin McCloud presents Grand Designs Abroad. The stakes are higher, the risks are multiplied, and th...
The enormous popularity of recent British dramas such as Downton Abbey, Mr. Selfridge, and Sherlock,...
Exploring the hidden corners of the UK in search of the best the countryside has to offer.
Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.