Alexander Armstrong
Host
Buckingham Palace with Alexander Armstrong (2023)
Series 1
The surprising history hidden behind the walls of the iconic royal residence, beginning in the late 18th century when the building came into royal hands.
Released July 29, 2023
Episode 42 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Watch Providers: BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BBC Select Apple Tv channel
Network: 5
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - The Early Years
The story begins in the late 18th century when the building first came into royal hands. Then, in 1761, the modest country pile caught the eye of King George III who started to make a mark on his new home.
July 29, 2023, midnight
S1E2 - Keeping Clean
From the tragic end to George III's occupancy through the debauched George IV's residence and on to the teenage Queen Victoria - a monarch who loved the palace.
Aug. 5, 2023, midnight
S1E3 - Victoria’s Era
1845 was a happy time for Victoria, Albert and their expanding family. The queen added some 200 rooms to the palace, including the iconic central balcony. Then in 1861 tragedy struck...
Aug. 12, 2023, midnight
S1E4 - Then There Was Light
Buckingham Palace witnesses the triumphant, and tragic, final days of the Victorian era, and a new King breathes fresh life into the Palace in the Edwardian era.
Aug. 19, 2023, midnight
S1E5 - Surviving War
George V arrives on the throne and the House of Windsor is born, but life at Buckingham Palace is blown apart by the First World War. Plus, a VIP visit from Gandhi.
Aug. 26, 2023, midnight
S1E6 - Into the Future
Buckingham Palace survives WWII and we arrive in the modern era as Queen Elizabeth II makes it her home. But what does the future hold for the iconic building?
Sept. 3, 2023, midnight
Network: 5
Episode Runtime: 42 min.
Season Runtime: 252 min.
Released: July 29, 2023
Last Air Date: Sept. 3, 2023, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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