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Pugin: God's Own Architect
Documentary in which Richard Taylor charts Victorian Gothic architect Pugin's extraordinary life story and discovers how his work continues to influence Britain today.
Augustus Northmore Welby Pugin is far from being a household name, yet he designed the iconic clock tower of Big Ben as well as much of the Palace of Westminster. The 19th-century Gothic revival that Pugin inspired, with its medieval influences and soaring church spires, established an image of Britain which still defines the nation. Richard Taylor charts Pugin's extraordinary life story and discovers how his work continues to influence Britain today.
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Tue 15 Jan 201901:00
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Pugin: God's Own Architect
Duration: 01:49
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Gustav Holst
Jupiter - the Bringer of Jollity (The Planets)
Orchestra: Hallé. Conductor: Sir Mark Elder.![]()
The Stranglers
Peaches
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Richard Taylor |
| Producer | David Johnson |
| Director | David Johnson |
| Executive Producer | William Lyons |
Broadcasts
- Thu 19 Jan 201221:00
- Fri 20 Jan 201201:35
- Sun 22 Jan 201219:00
Tue 24 Jan 201200:00BBC HD & BBC Four- Thu 26 Jan 201220:00BBC HD
- Tue 3 Apr 201223:50
- Thu 31 May 201220:00
- Fri 1 Jun 201201:35
- Thu 30 Aug 201221:20
- Fri 31 Aug 201201:35
- Wed 3 Apr 201301:35
- Tue 18 Jun 201300:30
- Mon 12 Aug 201323:00
- Thu 5 Nov 201501:15
- Wed 1 Jun 201602:00
- Mon 17 Apr 201701:50
- Tue 15 Jan 201901:00
