Name: Secrets of Britain
Released: 2014-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Samuel West

TV Show · Documentary · History

Britain's most famous buildings and institutions are the featured attractions of this six-episode, hour-long series, revealing the past and present real-life stories of Scotland Yard, Selfridges, Her Majesty's Secret Service, Westminster Abbey, Tower of London and London Underground. The programme marks the latest UKTV acquisition from PBS International, on the strength of attracting a large following for another PBS series, `Secrets of the Manor House'.

2014 · 1h 4m

Starring Samuel West

Director Vicky Matthews

EPISODE 1

Secrets of the Tower of London

A behind-the-scenes look at the iconic Tower of London. Explores its varied history as a castle for royalty, a jail, a place of execution, an armoury, and a mint across its centuries of existence.
EPISODE 2

Secrets of Selfridges

We uncover the secret history of this lavish department store, which revolutionised the way that Brits shopped and also the amazing story of Mr Selfridge himself.
EPISODE 3

Secrets of Scotland Yard

Discover the macabre details of Scotland Yard's past and meet a host of present-day sleuths to unearth the secrets of the world's most famous police station.
EPISODE 4

Secrets of Underground London

Charting 2,000 years of subterranean London history, uncovering Roman remains, gruesome plague pits and secret bunkers.
EPISODE 5

Secrets of Her Majesty's Secret Service

The world's oldest and most famous spy agency has been at the centre of international espionage for over 100 years. Revealing the truth behind the covert operations, the tales of treachery and the double-agents who've risked their lives.
EPISODE 6

Secrets of Westminster

Westminster Abbey is steeped in Anglo-Saxon myth and regal legend, housing many dead luminaries and hosting 16 royal weddings.

Secrets of the Royal Gardens
An American Aristocrat's Guide To Great Estates
London: 2000 Years of History
Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors
Secrets of the London Underground
Inside the Tower of London
Inside The Tower of London: Crimes, Conspiracies, Confessions
Inside Windsor Castle: A Royal Residence
Secrets of the National Trust

Samuel West

Narrator
Vicky Matthews

Director
Jeremy Dear

Producer

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Secrets of Britain

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Britain's most famous buildings and institutions are the featured attractions of this six-episode, hour-long series, revealing the past and present real-life stories of Scotland Yard, Selfridges, Her Majesty's Secret Service, Westminster Abbey, Tower of London and London Underground. The programme marks the latest UKTV acquisition from PBS International, on the strength of attracting a large following for another PBS series, `Secrets of the Manor House'.

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