Name: Blenheim: The People Behind The Palace
Released: 2024-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary

A look behind the scenes at 300-year-old Blenheim Palace as staff prepare to open for another busy season. It is a private residence of the 12th Duke of Marlborough, the only non-royal palace in England.

2024 · 44m

Director Horia Dragoi

EPISODE 1

Unwanted Visitors

Apprentice George is opening the palace for the thousands of expected guests, but overnight there's been an intruder: a pigeon. The palace team, led by Head of Collections Kate, try to get it out before the coaches of visitors arrive.
EPISODE 2

Lambs and Robot Dogs

Kate takes a trip to Windsor Castle, paying rent to the Crown who own the land the palace is built on; head shepherd Shaun monitors the 1500 lambs due to be born during the lambing season at Blenheim.
EPISODE 3

The Great Joust

The events team have a busy weekend ahead as the Knights of Middle England arrive to perform at the jousting event held on the South Lawn, but hot weather complicates things.
EPISODE 4

The Mystery Tour

The Friday breakfast is a weekly tradition which brings all the Blenheim staff together, and with each department taking their turn to serve the others, the task this time has fallen to the HR team.