Name: Castle Builders
Released: 2015-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Robert Glenister

TV Show · Documentary · History

Absorbing three-part miniseries highlighting the blood, sweat and vision behind Europe's iconic castles, from the nobles' plans to the craftsmen's practical know-how.

2015 · 48m

Starring Robert Glenister

Director John Geraint

EPISODE 1

Masters & Masons: Meet the Castle Builders

The hard labor and vision behind Europe's iconic castles.
EPISODE 2

Siege & Storm

How castles fared under the attacks that they were built to withstand, including one of England's bloodiest sieges.
EPISODE 3

Dreams & Decorations

The changing role of castles, from military fortresses to places of symbolism and fantasy; Burg Eltz; Loire in France; the 19th century gothic revival reconstruction of Cardiff Castle.