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Inside the Tower of London

Season 1
The Tower of London has stood at the center of British history for nearly 1000 years. This fascinating history documentary series explores the incredible stories and goes behind closed doors to see what keeps the Tower functioning today. How was the Tower built? Who were the famous people to have walked through its gates? And meet the fascinating figures who keep the Tower running.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - The Medieval Tower
    October 22, 2018
    43min
    13+
    It's been a place of murder, intrigue and scandal. The Tower of London, home to the Crown Jewels, is an iconic piece of British history. It’s guarded by the famous Beefeaters, the memorable Yeoman Warders in their distinctive uniforms. This compelling documentary goes behind the scenes as a new Chief Beefeater is picked. There’s also an insight into an infamous murder at the Tower.
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  2. S1 E2 - The Tudor Tower
    October 29, 2018
    44min
    TV-G
    There’s a new Beefeater in town! But latest recruit Chris discovers the hard truth of working at the Tower. He’s required to learn its extensive history by heart and will be tested before being let loose on the 100,000 weekly visitors. Plus, chief curator Tracy Borman turns her attention to the time of Henry VIII, when the Tower gained its notorious reputation for imprisonment and execution.
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  3. S1 E3 - The Victorian Tower
    November 11, 2018
    43min
    TV-G
    More modern historical moments are explored as the execution of German spies captured in the two world wars is investigated. Plus, there's a profile of suffragette Leonora Cohen, who took aim at the crown jewels to publicize her cause. And there’s a look back to 2014, when the Tower hosted a display of nearly 900,000 ceramic poppies in its moat to remember those who were killed in wartime.
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  4. S1 E4 - The Tower at War
    November 5, 2018
    43min
    TV-G
    Some notable occupants of the Tower are the many ravens that reside there. If they leave, legend has it, the Tower will fall. Chris is the ancient structure's Raven Master who needs to introduce a new bird to the grounds. Plus, there’s a look at the original document in the Tower’s archives which reveals how brutally Guy Fawkes, who attempted to blow up Parliament, was tortured.
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Content advisory
Violencealcohol use
Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Directors
Luke Korzun-Martin
Producers
Izzy CharmanNick Gillam-Smith
Studio
Lion TV
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