Climbing Great Buildings

20101 seriesEntertainment / Factual
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Dr Jonathan Foyle, architectural historian and novice climber, scales Britain's most iconic structures, from the Normans to the modern world, to reveal the buildings' secrets and tell the story of how architecture and construction has developed.

Durham Cathedral: Episode Image
Episode 1Durham Cathedral

Dr Jonathan Foyle's journey begins in the north east of England at Durham Cathedral.

Lincoln Cathedral: Episode Image
Episode 2Lincoln Cathedral

The next step of Jonathan's journey takes him to Lincoln Cathedral, built in 1183.

Caernarfon Castle: Episode Image
Episode 3Caernarfon Castle

The next step of Jonathan's journey takes him to Caernarfon Castle.

New College, Oxford: Episode Image
Episode 4New College, Oxford

Dr Jonathan Foyle's journey takes him to the 'dreaming spires' of New College in Oxford.

Layer Marney Tower: Episode Image
Episode 5Layer Marney Tower

The next step in Dr Jonathan Foyle's journey takes him to Layer Marney Tower in Essex.

Burghley House: Episode Image
Episode 6Burghley House

The next step in Dr Jonathan Foyle's journey takes him to Burghley House in Lincolnshire.

St Paul's Cathedral: Episode Image
Episode 7St Paul's Cathedral

The next step in Jonathan's journey takes him to St Paul's Cathedral in London.

Blenheim Palace: Episode Image
Episode 8Blenheim Palace

The next step in Jonathan's journey takes him to Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire.

Clifton Suspension Bridge: Episode Image
Episode 9Clifton Suspension Bridge

Dr Jonathan Foyle's journey takes him to the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.

St Pancras: Episode Image
Episode 10St Pancras

A look at the construction of both St Pancras train terminal and the Midland Hotel.

Glasgow School of Art: Episode Image
Episode 11Glasgow School of Art

Dr Jonathan Foyle explores the Glasgow School of Art, built by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

Liver Building: Episode Image
Episode 12Liver Building

The Liver Building. Dr Jonathan Foyle explores the Liver Building in Liverpool, built from 1908.

Coventry Cathedral: Episode Image
Episode 13Coventry Cathedral

Jonathan Foyle explores Coventry Cathedral, built in 1955 after the original was bombed.

Lloyd's Building: Episode Image
Episode 14Lloyd's Building

Investigating the high-tech architecture of the Lloyd's Building in the City of London.

Imperial War Museum: Episode Image
Episode 15Imperial War Museum

The architecture of Manchester's Imperial War Museum North, designed by Daniel Libeskind.

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