Enjoy a rare opportunity to explore five of Britain’s finest stately homes. Not only is exclusive access to some of the world’s best-loved buildings provided, but the treasures within will also be explored. Many tell a human story, including tapestries that celebrate the Battle of Blenheim, to a cabinet which the Medicis gave to the owners of Burghley, the greatest Elizabethan house in England.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 5 episodes
1
S1 E1Burghley House
Jun 18, 201147 min
This is not just about some of the world’s best-loved buildings, spectacular as they are; it is about the treasures within that tell a human story, from the tapestries which the First Duke of Marlborough commissioned to celebrate his triump
S1 E2Chatsworth
Jun 25, 201146 min
Selina explores Chatsworth in Derbyshire, the celebrated seat of the Dukes of Devonshire. Built by Bess of Hardwick and transformed across generations, the house reveals richly decorated state apartments, family portraits, historic treasure
S1 E3Blenheim Palace
Jul 2, 201147 min
At Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, Selina looks at the monumental home built for John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, after his victory at the Battle of Blenheim. The episode explores the palace as both a national tribute and a family s
S1 E4Holkham Hall
Jul 9, 201146 min
Selina tours Holkham Hall in Norfolk, a Palladian mansion created for Thomas Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester. Inspired by Coke’s travels through Europe, the house was designed to hold his collection of art, sculpture, books, manuscripts, and cl
S1 E5Boughton House
Jul 16, 201145 min
Selina visits Boughton House, often called the “English Versailles,” home of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry. The episode explores a superbly preserved collection built across generations, from tapestries and gilt furniture to Van Dyc
Starring
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Treasure Houses of Britain?
- Treasure Houses of Britain is streaming on Britbox Apple TV channel, BBC Select Apple Tv channel. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of Treasure Houses of Britain are there?
- Treasure Houses of Britain has 1 season and 5 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Treasure Houses of Britain?
- Treasure Houses of Britain has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on July 16, 2011.
- Who stars in Treasure Houses of Britain?
- Treasure Houses of Britain stars Selina Scott.
