
Buckingham Palace with Alexander Armstrong
George V arrives on the throne and the iconic House of Windsor is born.

George V arrives on the throne and the iconic House of Windsor is born.

Buckingham Palace witnesses the triumphant - and tragic - final days of the Victorian era.

1845 was a happy time at the palace for Victoria, Albert and their expanding family.

From the tragic end of George III's time to the palace-loving teenage Queen Victoria.

Armstrong learns that the royal building wasn't originally a palace but a private country house.

Examining the extravagant castles and palaces created by King Ludwig II of Bavaria.

Sam Willis explores how Britain's castles were threatened by the invention of the cannon.

Sam Willis tells the story of the English ruler who left the most indelible mark on the castle.

Sam Willis traces the history of the British castle from its first appearance in 1066.

A look at 1952, when tragedy struck as King George VI died in his sleep.

The death of Edward VII in 1910 rocks Sandringham and the royals.

Be transported back to 1862 when the building first came into royal hands.

Alan creates the perfect natural pond and resuces a fetid feature to it's former glory.

Creating a cottage garden from scratch; choosing and growing plants.

Ten essential garden plants; laying a patio that will not wobble.

Alan Titchmarsh inspires and encourages us to create the garden we've longed for. Let form follow function.

Alan explains how and why design texture and colour make the difference.

Alan goes through the essential tasks to be performed throughout the year.

Alan gives a step-by-step guide to establishing a traditional vegetable patch and a decorative one.

Alan looks at pests and diseases in the garden and explains why such problems occur in the first place.