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Secrets of the Castle

Secrets of the Castle

Description: Historian Ruth Goodman and archaeologists Peter Ginn and Tom Pinfold go back in time a few hundred years - figuratively, at least - as they learn how to build a medieval castle using only tools, techniques and materials that were available in the 13th century. It is an extensive project, which is part of a large archaeological experiment expected to take 25 years to complete. Each episode focuses on the group learning how to build a different part of the structure. Constructing a spiral staircase and defensive structures for the castle are two of the tasks on the to-do list for Ruth, Peter and Tom.
Genre: Biography, Drama, Music, Documentary
Year Released: 2014
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 5
First episode air date: November 18, 2014
Production Locations: Guédelon Castle, Treigny, France
Narrated By: Paul McGann
Network: BBC Two
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