Architecture & design documentaries
Brits Who Built the Modern World
The story of how one generation of British architects, born within five years of each other, changed the world with a bold new approach to architecture. Lords Norman Foster and Richard Rogers and Sirs Nicholas Grimshaw, Terry Farrell and Michael Hopkins are responsible for some of the most iconic buildings of our times, from the Pompidou Centre, Beijing Airport and the HSBC Tower in Hong Kong.
Secrets of Britain's Historic Houses and Gardens
Every year, millions of people flock to the historic homes and gardens looked after by Britain’s National Trust. But out of the sight of the many visitors lies a hidden world. Behind closed doors, dedicated teams work on keeping this priceless heritage alive. This documentary offers a glimpse behind the velvet rope into National Trust properties ranging from the huge to the humble.
Britain's Great Cathedrals: To the Glory of God
Reverend Pat Allerton, famously known as the ‘portable priest’, embarks on a personal pilgrimage to unlock the secrets of Britain’s most spectacular cathedrals. Visiting London, Canterbury, Lincoln and elsewhere, he uncovers amazing events witnessed across the centuries, as well as the inspiring stories of how these magnificent religious structures were built and how they are maintained today.
George Clarke's National Trust Unlocked
Architect and building lover George Clarke goes behind the scenes at the National Trust, the organization that looks after many of Britain’s historic sites. George, plus his pooch Loki, gets exclusive access to some of the UK’s most impressive structures, learns a few secrets about the history of the buildings and meets the dedicated people determined to keep these architectural gems protected.
Engineering Repurposed
From an abandoned New York rail line repurposed into a public park, to a former Danish Shipyard turned sunken museum, explore extraordinary structures transformed from their original function. Discover how and why they were originally built, and the engineering prowess required for such mammoth repurposing projects. Every step of their metamorphosis is revealed and explored.