The Fairytale Castles of Ludwig II
Examining the extravagant castles and palaces created by King Ludwig II of Bavaria.
2026-01-20 04:25:51 +0000 UTC→2026-01-20 05:35:35 +0000 UTC(1h9m)
Live & Upcoming Programmes
Tales From the Palaces
The future of Britain's historic places and their conservation teams.
2026-01-20 03:51:59 +0000 UTC→2026-01-20 04:25:51 +0000 UTC(33m)
Tales From the Palaces
Heston Blumenthal consults Hampton Court historians about dishes untried for centuries.
2026-01-20 03:18:24 +0000 UTC→2026-01-20 03:51:59 +0000 UTC(33m)
Tales From the Palaces
There is an attempt to date the oldest part of the Tower of London.
2026-01-20 02:44:38 +0000 UTC→2026-01-20 03:18:24 +0000 UTC(33m)
Tales From the Palaces
Entertainment may distract visitors from the palaces' educational and curatorial purposes.
2026-01-20 02:10:48 +0000 UTC→2026-01-20 02:44:38 +0000 UTC(33m)
Tales From the Palaces
Charity fundraising is vital for repairs at Hampton Court Palace.
2026-01-20 01:36:57 +0000 UTC→2026-01-20 02:10:48 +0000 UTC(33m)
Tales From the Palaces
From bricks to dresses, the palaces contain crafted objects that wear out and need to be replaced.
2026-01-20 01:03:35 +0000 UTC→2026-01-20 01:36:57 +0000 UTC(33m)
Tales From the Palaces
There's an exhibition of Diana's dresses and George III's waistcoat at Kensington Palace.
2026-01-20 00:29:44 +0000 UTC→2026-01-20 01:03:35 +0000 UTC(33m)
Tales From the Palaces
Kew Palace harbors witch marks in its rafters.
2026-01-19 23:55:55 +0000 UTC→2026-01-20 00:29:44 +0000 UTC(33m)
Tales From the Palaces
Costume experts at Kensington Palace investigate a belt fit for a king.
2026-01-19 23:22:26 +0000 UTC→2026-01-19 23:55:55 +0000 UTC(33m)
Tales From the Palaces
Cracks appear in the Chapel Royal; a special invention monitors dust.
2026-01-19 22:48:58 +0000 UTC→2026-01-19 23:22:26 +0000 UTC(33m)
Castles: Britain's Fortified History
Sam Willis explores how Britain's castles were threatened by the invention of the cannon.
2026-01-19 21:41:39 +0000 UTC→2026-01-19 22:48:58 +0000 UTC(1h7m)
Castles: Britain's Fortified History
Sam Willis tells the story of the English ruler who left the most indelible mark on the castle.
2026-01-19 20:34:13 +0000 UTC→2026-01-19 21:41:39 +0000 UTC(1h7m)
Castles: Britain's Fortified History
Sam Willis traces the history of the British castle from its first appearance in 1066.
2026-01-19 19:26:42 +0000 UTC→2026-01-19 20:34:13 +0000 UTC(1h7m)
Sandringham: A Royal Residence
A look at 1952, when tragedy struck as King George VI died in his sleep.
2026-01-19 18:37:28 +0000 UTC→2026-01-19 19:26:42 +0000 UTC(49m)
Sandringham: A Royal Residence
The death of Edward VII in 1910 rocks Sandringham and the royals.
2026-01-19 17:48:34 +0000 UTC→2026-01-19 18:37:28 +0000 UTC(48m)
Sandringham: A Royal Residence
Be transported back to 1862 when the building first came into royal hands.
2026-01-19 17:00:05 +0000 UTC→2026-01-19 17:48:34 +0000 UTC(48m)
The Queen's Palaces
Edinburgh's Palace of Holyroodhouse is the least-known but most romantic of the royal palaces.
2026-01-19 15:52:55 +0000 UTC→2026-01-19 17:00:05 +0000 UTC(1h7m)
The Queen's Palaces
Exploring Windsor Castle, the world's oldest and largest inhabited castle.
2026-01-19 14:45:05 +0000 UTC→2026-01-19 15:52:55 +0000 UTC(1h7m)
The Queen's Palaces
The rise of Buckingham Palace from swampland in just 300 years.
2026-01-19 13:37:51 +0000 UTC→2026-01-19 14:45:05 +0000 UTC(1h7m)