Introduction
Secrets of Great British Castles is a British history documentary series produced by Dublin based Sideline Productions in 12 parts.
It was first broadcast between 03 April 2015 and 09 December 2016 (6 parts per season).
Outline
Dan Jones explores the history of Carrickfergus Castle in Co Antrim, one of the most ancient castles in Northern Ireland and a stronghold key to understanding the tempestuous relationship between Britain and Ireland.
Dan travels to Rathlin island, where he reveals how hundreds of women and children were massacred in the name of Elizabeth I, and visits the tomb of former governor Arthur Chichester, who began a new colonisation strategy using scorched earth tactics and laid waste to much of the land surrounding the town.
Secrets of Great British Castles Series
You can find a full index of Secret of Great British Castles here.
Production & Filming Details
- Presenter(s): Dan Jones.
- Writer(s): Adam Croft.
- Production: Sideline Production and Motion Content Group.
- Release Date: 08 May 2015.
- Running Time: 60 minutes.
- Country: UK.
- Language: English.
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