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Towards an Architecture of Majesty

Episode number: 1

Overview: From the Tower of London to Hampton Court Palace, Dan Cruickshank reveals a story of buildings which cemented the monarch's claim to the throne.

Inventing a National Style

Episode number: 2

Overview: Dan Cruickshank charts the arrival of a new style of palace, as British monarchs demanded that architecture proclaim their right to rule.

Opening the Palace Doors

Episode number: 3

Overview: The interwar period was a difficult time for many of Britain's greatest palaces, but more recent times saw restoration and conservation on a new scale.