The Queen's Palaces
Fiona Bruce visits one of Britain's smallest palaces, Edinburgh's Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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The Queen's Palaces
Fiona Bruce visits Windsor Castle, the world's oldest and largest inhabited castle.
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The Queen's Palaces
Fiona Bruce visits Buckingham Palace and learns of its long history.
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Buckingham Palace with Alexander Armstrong
Buckingham Palace survives WWII and we arrive in the modern era of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Buckingham Palace with Alexander Armstrong
George V arrives on the throne and the iconic House of Windsor is born.
2026-01-05 19:58:27 +0000 UTC→2026-01-05 20:47:39 +0000 UTC(49m)
Buckingham Palace with Alexander Armstrong
Buckingham Palace witnesses the triumphant - and tragic - final days of the Victorian era.
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Buckingham Palace with Alexander Armstrong
1845 was a happy time at the palace for Victoria, Albert and their expanding family.
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Buckingham Palace with Alexander Armstrong
From the tragic end of George III's time to the palace-loving teenage Queen Victoria.
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Buckingham Palace with Alexander Armstrong
Armstrong learns that the royal building wasn't originally a palace but a private country house.
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The Fairytale Castles of Ludwig II
Examining the extravagant castles and palaces created by King Ludwig II of Bavaria.
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Tales From the Palaces
The future of Britain's historic places and their conservation teams.
2026-01-05 14:58:13 +0000 UTC→2026-01-05 15:32:05 +0000 UTC(33m)
Tales From the Palaces
Heston Blumenthal consults Hampton Court historians about dishes untried for centuries.
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Tales From the Palaces
There is an attempt to date the oldest part of the Tower of London.
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Tales From the Palaces
Entertainment may distract visitors from the palaces' educational and curatorial purposes.
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Tales From the Palaces
Charity fundraising is vital for repairs at Hampton Court Palace.
2026-01-05 12:43:11 +0000 UTC→2026-01-05 13:17:02 +0000 UTC(33m)
Tales From the Palaces
From bricks to dresses, the palaces contain crafted objects that wear out and need to be replaced.
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Tales From the Palaces
There's an exhibition of Diana's dresses and George III's waistcoat at Kensington Palace.
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Tales From the Palaces
Kew Palace harbors witch marks in its rafters.
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Tales From the Palaces
Costume experts at Kensington Palace investigate a belt fit for a king.
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Tales From the Palaces
Cracks appear in the Chapel Royal; a special invention monitors dust.
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