Secrets Of Great British Castles: Season 1 - Secrets Of Great British Castles: Season 1 - DVD

The romantic appearance of castles across Britain belies their turbulent history as their walls are littered with the secrets of battles, sieges, intrigue and murder. Presented by Dan Jones, this series brings you behind the scenes of Britain's greatest castles and with dramatic stories and insightful interviews unravels the tales of the iconic fortifications and strongholds that are at the very core of British history. Filmed in stunning locations in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, each show peels back the layers of a famous castle and from it's foundation onwards, we discover it's notorious inhabitants, infamous battles and the local communities that have shaped each fortress to stand as an iconic structure today. Explore the history behind six of Britain's most iconic castles: Dover, Tower of London, Warwick, Caernarfon, Stirling and Carrickfergus. Actor: Dan Jones. Author: Niall Murphy;Dan Jones. Host: Dan Jones. Director: Maurice Sweeney. Producer: Billy McGrath;Ciara Bresnihan;Una Shinners.