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Secrets of Great British Castles

Carrickfergus Castle (Season 1, Episode 6)
TV-PG
TV Episode | Documentary, History
Dan Jones explores the history of Carrickfergus Castle in Co Antrim, one of the most ancient castles in Northern Ireland and a stronghold key to understanding the tempestuous relationship between Britain and Ireland. Dan travels to Rathlin...See moreDan Jones explores the history of Carrickfergus Castle in Co Antrim, one of the most ancient castles in Northern Ireland and a stronghold key to understanding the tempestuous relationship between Britain and Ireland. Dan travels to Rathlin island, where he reveals how hundreds of women and children were massacred in the name of Elizabeth I, and visits the tomb of former governor Arthur Chichester, who began a new colonization strategy using scorched earth tactics and laid waste to much of the land surrounding the town. Written by Enzedder See less
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Director
Maurice Sweeney
Writer
Dan Jones (written by) (co-writer)
Producers
Ciara Bresnihan | Una Shinners (as Úna Shinners)
Cinematographer
Ken O'Mahony (lighting cameraman)
Editor
Gordon Bruic
Production Designer
Lynne Williams (drama reconstruction)
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Status
Edit Released
Updated May 8, 2015
Release date
May 8, 2015 (United Kingdom)

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4 cast members
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Dan Jones
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Madeleine McAllister
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Gillian Kenny
Self - Historian (as Dr Gillian Kenny) Self - Historian (as Dr Gillian Kenny)   See fewer
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Conor Marren
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