Secrets of Britain

A gentle, informative stroll through grand buildings and their histories, led by enthusiastic experts; calm, educational and easy to dip into.

Created by

Gareth Sacala, Kasia Uscinska

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Samuel West, Lee Nicholas Harris

Overview

The enormous popularity of recent British dramas such as Downton Abbey, Mr. Selfridge, and Sherlock, has led to vast interest in the real-life stories and history of the icons of Great Britain. Each episode of this series visits a famous British building or institution to explore its past and present, meeting a wide range of experts and historians along the way.

How it feels

Earnest and warm. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Art, class, identity, memory

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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