Introduction
Documentary going behind the scenes at the Tower of London and exploring its 900 years of history.
Outline
At the Chapel of Saint Peter ad Vincula, the choir and orchestra will perform Handel’s coronation anthems in a spectacular coronation concert. The musicians are under intense pressure to perform the concert of the year in front of a large number of VIPs with just two days of rehearsal time.
Also going above and beyond are Dominique Driver and Charles Farris, who are reimagining the Jewel House’s exhibits. One item due to be displayed is the outfit worn by the Earl of Caledon during George IV’s coronation. When Dominique goes to see the restored ensemble at the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection in Hampton Court Palace, she finds some interesting artefacts from the wild party in 1821.
Meanwhile, Ravenmaster Chris Skaife is facing a challenge at the raven enclosure. He has been waiting six months for his flock to be released from lockdown due to a nationwide outbreak of avian flu. Now that time has come. As they have grown accustomed to be indoors, can Chris convince the birds to return outside?
Tracy Borman, chief curator of Historic Royal Palaces, is researching the jewels’ turbulent past. Oliver Cromwell turned them into coins after Charles I’s execution. Tracy looks at one of the Commonwealth coins, which is unusually designed, and learns about the history of the regalia that now sit in the Tower’s Jewel House.
And finally, Historic Royal Palace’s new Curator of Inclusive Histories Dr. Mishka Sinha is being shown some of the Tower’s hidden finds. Assistant Building’s Curator Alfred Hawkins takes her to see the remains of a forge that were discovered underneath Mint Street. This sets Mishka on a path to find out more about the hidden lives at the Tower. Assistant Curator Alexa Stevenson gives Mishka some insight into the women who worked behind the scenes.
Inside the Tower of London Series
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Production & Filming Details
- Release Date: 23 November 2023.
- Rating: U.
- Running Time: 58 minutes.
- Country: US.
- Language: English.
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