The Fairytale Castles of King Ludwig II with Dan Cruickshank
The Fairytale Castles of King Ludwig II with Dan Cruickshank
Documentary exploring the aesthetic styles associated with Ludwig II of Bavaria, the king who was considered to be handsome and loved by his people. Dan Cruickshank investigates the mock-medievalism of Neuschwanstein castle and the complex design of Herrenchiemsee, to assess how they are key to learning more about the enigmatic ruler
The Fairytale Castles of King Ludwig II with Dan Cruickshank airs on BBC Four at 12:05 AM, Tuesday 20 January. (Subtitles.)
Topics
Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics
History
Dan Cruickshank
Presenter
Alexander Leith
Producer
Basil Comely
Executive Producer