Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain
The Art of Castle Building
Season 1 Episode 2 of 6
The ex-steeplejack tours the coast of north Wales, visiting Harlech, Caernarfon and Beaumaris to admire the defensive features of the strongholds that helped Edward I subdue the Welsh. On the orders of the king, French architect Master James of St Georges revolutionised castle design in England
Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain airs on BBC Four HD at 3:15 AM, Friday 10 October. (Subtitles, audio description.)
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Fred Dibnah
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David Hall
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