Architecture & design documentaries
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.
The Genius of Palaces
Unlock the secrets behind some of Britain’s most magnificent palaces, from their construction to the extraordinary way they reflected changing societies. Historian Dan Cruikshank goes behind the gilded doors and tells the often-turbulent stories behind these iconic buildings. Why were they built, who built them and what do they tell us about Britain today?
Amanda and Alan's Italian Job
Amanda Holden and Alan Carr are packing their coveralls once again after acquiring another cut-price house, this time, in the idyllic region of northern Tuscany. Falling in love with the romance and history of an old building, Alan purchases a dilapidated 17th-century house and gets best friend Amanda to spend their summer transforming it into another Italian dream home.
Blenheim: Behind the Grandeur
The Palace, a private residence of the 12th Duke of Marlborough, is the only non-royal Palace in England and opened its doors to the public in 1950, in order to raise funds to conserve and maintain the Palace and it’s estate – and it’s always busy for the staff who welcome nearly a million visitors a year.
Treasure Houses of Britain
Enjoy a rare opportunity to explore five of Britain’s finest stately homes. Not only is exclusive access to some of the world’s best-loved buildings provided, but the treasures within will also be explored. Many tell a human story, including tapestries that celebrate the Battle of Blenheim, to a cabinet which the Medicis gave to the owners of Burghley, the greatest Elizabethan house in England.