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Secrets of Great British Castles

Stirling Castle (Season 1, Episode 5)
TV-PG
TV Episode | Documentary, History
Perched high on a volcanic crag overlooking the River Forth, Stirling has long been one of the most strategically important castles in Britain. Guarding the gateway to the Highlands, its battle-scarred walls have witnessed savagery and ...See morePerched high on a volcanic crag overlooking the River Forth, Stirling has long been one of the most strategically important castles in Britain. Guarding the gateway to the Highlands, its battle-scarred walls have witnessed savagery and chivalry, intrigue, alchemy, adultery and murder. With the aid of location filming, aerial shots and dramatic reconstructions, Dan Jones examines the history of this stronghold and relates the stories of some of the powerful characters who have owned it over the centuries. Written by Enzedder See less
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Writer
Dan Jones (written by) (co-writer)
Producers
Ciara Bresnihan | Una Shinners (as Úna Shinners)
Cinematographer
Ken O'Mahony (lighting cameraman)
Production Designer
Lynne Williams (drama reconstruction)
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Status
Edit Released
Updated May 1, 2015
Release date
May 1, 2015 (United Kingdom)

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7 cast members
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Dan Jones
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Christophe Lombardi
Reconstruction Cast - Edward I Reconstruction Cast - Edward I   See fewer
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Jack Greene
Reconstruction Cast - John Damian Reconstruction Cast - John Damian   See fewer
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Karen Dempsey
Reconstruction Cast - Mary Queen of Scots Reconstruction Cast - Mary Queen of Scots   See fewer
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Mark Davis
Reconstruction Cast - Lord Darnley Reconstruction Cast - Lord Darnley   See fewer
Grainne Uaile - Pirate Queen of the west
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Stuart Prior
Self - Archaeologist (as Dr Stuart Prior) Self - Archaeologist (as Dr Stuart Prior)   See fewer
Digging for Britain (2010)
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Ross Blevins
Self - Stirling Castle Self - Stirling Castle   See fewer
Secrets of Great British Castles (2015)
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