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Secrets of Great British Castles

Tower of London

The romantic appearance of castles across Britain belies their turbulent history as their walls are littered with the secrets of battles, sieges, intrigue and murder. Presented by Dan Jones, this series brings you behind the scenes of Britain’s greatest castles and unravels the tales of the iconic fortifications and strongholds that are at the very core of British history.

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Tower of London

Season 1 Episode 2 | 43m 55s | CC

Dan Jones explores one of the oldest and most fearsome castles ever built: the Tower of London. The Tower is an iconic fortress, synonymous with incarceration, rebellion and bloody executions. And its world-famous reputation is well-deserved, as over the last 1000 years it has witnessed some of the most dramatic moments in British history.

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