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Castles: Britain's Fortified History

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Historian Sam Willis traces the story of Britain's castles and their unique role in our history, art and literature.

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Original Network
BBC Four
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 3 Episodes

59 min per episode

Air Date Window

2014 – Present

Premiered: 04/12/2014

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Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: 18/12/2014

Season 1, Episode 3: “Defence of the Realm”

Sam Willis looks at how castles survived into the Tudor era. But these strategic seats of power had to become palaces to impress monarchs such as Elizabeth I.

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What is Castles: Britain's Fortified History about?

Historian Sam Willis traces the story of Britain's castles and their unique role in our history, art and literature.

How many seasons does Castles: Britain's Fortified History have?

Castles: Britain's Fortified History comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Castles: Britain's Fortified History?

Key cast members in Castles: Britain's Fortified History include Sam Willis.

Who created or directed Castles: Britain's Fortified History?

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