Seasons & Episodes
The Medieval Tower
The Beefeaters, the first 400 years and royal connections.
The Tudor Tower
The Chief Curator reveals the history of Anne Boleyn.
The Tower at War
Examining the execution of German spies captured in the two world wars. There's a profile of suffragette Leonora Cohen,
The Victorian Tower
Cameras follow Chris, the ancient structure's Raven Master, and General Nicholas Houghton, former Chief of Defence staff
Episode 1
Raven chicks are born in the tower for the first time in 30 years - but only one of the newborn birds can stay, and rave
Episode 2
The chief yeoman warder oversees the tower's celebration of the end of the First World War, and special preparations are
Episode 3
The new tower director starts work on the same day that Donald Trump visits London, while curator Eleri Lynn goes in sea
Episode 4
The stories behind some of the most dramatic escape attempts from the tower, including Henry Howard, who tried to avoid
Episode 5
At the heart of this episode is one of the Tower of London's greatest tragedies — the story of teenage Queen Lady Jane
Episode 6
In episode six, Tracy Borman goes on the hunt for the lost royal palace of Henry VIII. Tracy investigates the changes th
Episode 7
In episode seven we follow the Tower's Deputy Governor Deborah Whittingham as she leads the preparations for the Constab
Episode 8
In this episode we follow the remarkable discovery of the first complete skeletons discovered by archaeologists at the T
Episode 1
In February 2020, Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall visit the Tower to celebrate the Yeoman Warders' anniv
Episode 2
As the country goes into lockdown in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, the Tower is forced to close i
Episode 3
The tower staff prepares to reopen to paying visitors after lockdown results in the longest closure in 75 years, beginni
Episode 4
As the UK's lockdown relaxes in July, visitors finally return to the Tower as it reopens it gates to the public, and sta
Episode 1
The return of the documentary that goes behind the scenes at one of the nation's most historic and best-loved attraction
Episode 2
Two baby ravens have joined the Tower's resident colony. One of them, Edgar, is called after the horror writer Edgar All
Episode 3
It is June and staff at the Tower are bringing out the big guns to celebrate the anniversary of the Queen's coronation i
Episode 4
Today, the Tower of London is kept pristinely clean, but it has a dirty past. For centuries, all its rubbish was chucked
Episode 5
Love is in the air as Yeoman Warder Matt Pryme prepares to marry his sweetheart Jo at the Tower of London. The whole com
Christmas
Historic Royal Palaces interpretation officer Emma Bell has a bold plan to transform the fortress into a spectacular win
Episode 1
Return of the documentary going behind the scenes at the castle. As autumn arrives, the royal bodyguard of Yeoman Warder
Episode 2
The Tower is continuing work on its most ambitious installation ever, the transformation of the moat into a huge floral
Episode 3
Ravenmaster Chris Skaife is keeping a close eye on the Tower's ravens, who are taking advantage of their popularity to s
Episode 4
Deputy governor Debbie Whittingham and yeoman gaoler Rob Fuller have spotted an impressive visitor berthed across the ri
Episode 5
Cameras focus on the events of June 2022, the start of the Platinum Jubilee weekend and the celebration of Queen Elizabe
Episode 6
On Thursday 8 September, news arrives that would change the nation's history. The death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth I
Episode 7
The Tower has recently mourned the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and proclaimed King Charles III. Having see
Episode 1
It's March 2023, and the Tower prepares for the crowning of a new monarch.
Episode 2
It's spring, and the Tower is now just weeks away from one the most important events in its 1000-year history – the cr
Episode 3
It's May 2023 and the Tower is preparing for the crowning of a new monarch. Among those featured is AJ, the first female
Episode 4
It's May 2023, the week after the coronation of King Charles III. Celebrations at the Tower are still in full swing, and
Episode 5
It's July 2023 and, after 14 years of loyal service, Pete McGowran has announced his retirement. He reflects on treasure
Episode 6
It's mid-summer at the Tower of London, and the Beefeaters are preparing to say goodbye to their Chief Yeoman Warder, Pe
Episode 1
A year on from the coronation of King Charles and it’s all change at the Tower as we meeting the new Chief Yeoman Ward
Episode 2
A 700-year-old tradition, The Constable's Dues at the Tower, features marines, boats, and a helicopter - but rehearsals
Episode 3
Unpredictable weather proves a challenge as busy staff prep a gun salute a year after the King's coronation. Plus, the T
Episode 4
There's an impressive procession of 18 Tudor barges traveling along the Thames from Hampton Court to the Tower. And majo
Episode 1
The Tower is back with its busiest year yet, marking D-Day with a huge celebration, revealing why Sir Walter Raleigh was
Episode 2
The Tower prepares an ambitious display to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE day, with almost 30,000 ceramic poppies
Episode 3
Chief Historian Tracy Borman uncovers a 400-year-old Tudor secret that could rewrite history, while Ravenmaster Barney C
Episode 4
A delivery of nearly 30,000 fragile ceramic poppies proves challenging. And at the Tower's pub The Keys, one of the most
Episode 5
It's all hands on deck as, after months of hard work, nearly 30,000 stunning ceramic poppies are in place ready for a vi
Episode 6
With no rehearsal time and weather turning against them, staff must work quickly for the event marking the 80th annivers
Episode 1
A behind-the-scenes look at the castle and exploring its years of history. Tracy Borman and Kate Clements investigate wh
Episode 2
Curator Kate Clements presents evidence about the final moments of the last man executed at the Tower of London - German
Episode 3 - The Krays Special
Curator Alfred Hawkins joins human bone specialist James Langthorn to learn more about the skeletons of two people who w
Episode 4 - The Tudor Spies
This edition reveals explosive research about the secret role of the Tower in Tudor times. When chief historian Tracy Bo
Episode 5 - The Mystery of the Mary Rose
Chief historian Tracy Borman sets out to solve one of the greatest mysteries of the Tudor age - what happened to Henry V
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