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Britain's Tudor Treasure: A Night at Hampton Court

Documentary. Lucy Worsley and David Starkey celebrate the 500th anniversary of Britain's finest surviving Tudor building, Hampton Court.

Lucy Worsley and David Starkey celebrate the 500th anniversary of Britain's finest surviving Tudor building, Hampton Court. As Henry VIII's pleasure palace, Hampton Court was a showcase for royal magnificence and ceremony - and the most important event of all was the christening of Henry's long-awaited son, Prince Edward, on October 15th, 1537.

Lucy and David explore how Tudor art, architecture and ritual came together for this momentous occasion. Drawing on historical records and with the help of a team of experts, they recreate key elements of the christening ceremony - including a magnificent set-piece procession through Hampton Court involving nearly 100 people in full Tudor costume.

59 minutes

Last on

Fri 15 Mar 201903:00

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  • Gabrielle Aplin

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Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterLucy Worsley
PresenterDavid Starkey
Series ProducerJohn Das
Executive ProducerMike Poole

Broadcasts

  • Sat 10 Jan 201521:00
  • Sat 7 Feb 201519:35
  • Sat 7 Feb 201520:05
  • Fri 18 Mar 201600:15
  • Wed 21 Sep 201623:15
  • Wed 21 Sep 201623:45
  • Thu 14 Mar 201921:00
  • Fri 15 Mar 201903:00

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