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The Richest Scot in the Empire
John Crichton-Stuart, the 3rd Marquess of Bute, was a fabulously rich, maverick Scottish aristocrat. He spent a Welsh fortune on his many passions, creating some of the most extraordinary Gothic architecture in the world.
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Sun 10 Oct 202119:15
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High society! The drug-inspired smoking room of the richest man in the world
John Patrick Crichton-Stuart, 3rd Marquess of Bute, had quite the trippy smoking room.
Clips
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Trailer - The Richest Scot in the Empire
Duration: 00:21
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Cardiff Castle’s ‘hallucinogenic’ Summer Smoking Room
Duration: 02:07
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The first million pound house?
Duration: 01:27
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Lord Bute’s enthusiasm for the new technology, electricity!
Duration: 01:08
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Phyllis Logan |
| Executive Producer | Seona Robertson |
| Producer | Julie McCrone |
| Director | Les Wilson |
Broadcasts
- Thu 29 Jun 201721:00BBC Two Scotland
- Sun 10 Oct 202119:15
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