Hybrid-history series, going behind the scenes to combine modern-day adventures with fascinating stories from the Tower of London’s past.
Season 10: 6 x 60'
Seasons 2-9: 47 x 60'
This series delves deep into the fortress’s hidden past to reveal brand new stories never before seen on TV. Chief Historian Tracy Borman uncovers dramatic new evidence about the Tower’s role as a Tudor spy HQ and, with incredible access to the legendary Mary Rose, we discover the fortress’s surprising connection with Henry VIIIs favourite warship. Curator Kate Clements uncovers the human side of Tower history when she meets the granddaughter of the last person to be executed here and the archaeology team make a once in a lifetime discovery at the tower .
And there’s a shakeup of the Beefeater ranks when a new Chief and Gaoler are chosen and AJ Clarke makes history when she becomes the first female Yeoman Sergeant. We go behind the scenes as the Yeoman Warders take part in some of the biggest events in the capital’s calendar, and when the Tower closes its doors for a rare 48 hour lock-down, we witness the tireless work needed to keep this ancient fortress alive.