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The Tower (2004)Stagione 1

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Documentary with interesting behind the wall look at the Tower of London. The 8 episodes covered the Tower as a Fortress, its most famous prisoners, its use as a treasure house, the Tower at war, parts of the Tower no longer standing, the tower as a tourist attraction, its bloody history, and the office of the Constable of the Tower.

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8 Episodi

  • Fortress
    E1
    FortressDiscover the origins of the Tower of London, from its early founding during the Norman Conquest of England to its early expansions as a Fortress.
  • Prisoners
    E2
    PrisonersThe Tower has been host to a wide variety of famous and infamous prisoners, including Bishop Ranulf Flambard, who escaped using a smuggled rope hidden in wine; Guy Falkes, of Gunpowder Plot fame; and Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII.
  • Treasure House
    E3
    Treasure HouseThe Tower's treasure house was built during the reign of Henry III and has since developed its own peculiar history of employment and attempted theft, the most famous of which was the failed plot of Colonel Thomas Blood in 1671.
  • The Tower at War
    E4
    The Tower at WarOver 900 years ago, The Tower of London was conceived with war in mind. This installment puts the viewer in the thick of battle as we explore how the Tower held up, adapted, and how it faced adversity during wars through the centuries.
  • The Lost Palace
    E5
    The Lost PalaceThis is the story of when the Tower really was a home of royalty. Take a rare peek at the parts of the Tower which no longer exist, including a secret, concealed gate, which allowed private access to the royal apartments.
  • Who Goes There?
    E6
    Who Goes There?A tourist attraction since at least the Elizabethan Period, the Tower of London is London's oldest tourism hot spot. One of the most popular attractions in England, the Tower welcomes a variety of interesting guests from around the world.
  • The Bloody Tower
    E7
    The Bloody TowerThe carnage and bloodshed of the Tower's history is the subject of this chapter, documenting the horror that has occurred both inside and outside the Tower through the centuries. This is the story of execution and murder at the Tower.
  • Tower Top Brass
    E8
    Tower Top BrassThis final episode of the series looks at the history of those who've served as Constable of the Tower, historically a position which came with heavy burdens and considerable responsibilities, but also had lucrative perks.

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