Release Date

10 Jan, 2015

Runtime

01:00: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

Lucy Worsley and David Starkey celebrate the 500th anniversary of Britain's finest surviving Tudor building, Hampton Court. As Henry VIII's pleasure palace, Hampton Court was a showcase for royal magnificence and ceremony - and the most important event of all was the christening of Henry's long-awaited son, Prince Edward, on October 15th, 1537. Lucy and David explore how Tudor art, architecture and ritual came together for this momentous occasion. Drawing on historical records and with the help of a team of experts, they recreate key elements of the christening ceremony - including a magnificent set piece procession through Hampton Court involving nearly 100 people in full Tudor costume.

Original Title

Britain's Tudor Treasure: A Night at Hampton Court

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Actors

Lucy Worsley

David Starkey

Crew

Mike Poole

John Das

Rachel Jardine

Sebastian Barfield