Rent The Tower (2004)
4.1 of 5 from 46 ratings
6h 40min
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- Synopsis:
The Tower of London stands on the banks of the River Thames, one of the most stately and recognisable symbols of Britain. For over 900 years it has served the nation in many ways - as a fortress, palace, prison, treasure house, armoury and Royal Mint. Since it was founded by William the Conqueror, it has seen both fabulous opulence and the darkest of deeds, spectacular pageantry and insidious intrigue. Kings have been murdered here and Queens put to the axe. Spies and traitors have been executed and innocents butchered to suit ruthless ambitions. It has gained the nickname 'The Bloody Tower', with good reason indeed... Made with unique access, this hugely detailed Channel 4 series uncovers both the private and public sides of The Tower, revealing the hidden history of well-known stories and uncovering forgotten Tower secrets. Using dramatic reconstructions, sumptuous aerial photography, detailed computer generated walkthroughs and expert commentary from Tower historians, it includes all the famous incidents in the Tower's history from the daring escape bids and Captain Blood's theft of the Crown Jewels to the disappearance of the Little Princes and the execution of Ann Boleyn. 'The Tower' also takes you behind the scenes to see how the Tower is run and to witness many of its private ceremonies including the Ceremony of the Keys, the Ceremony of Lilies and Roses and the Installation Parade for the new Constable of the Tower. - Actors:
- Sean Pertwee, Anna Keay, Geoffrey Parnell, Jeremy Ashbee, Tom Sharp, Geoffrey Field, John Cahan, Alan Fiddes, Malcolm Hoosen, Peter Inge, Ken Izat, Lawrence Pizzey, Duncan White, Phil Wilson, Simon Dodd, John Izat, Barrie Cook, Chris Morton, Stewart Peachy, David Peck
- Directors:
- Richard Bond, Simon Everson
- Producers:
- Bill Locke, Richard Bond, Simon Everson
- Narrated By:
- Sean Pertwee
- Studio:
- DD Home Entertainment
- Genres:
- Children & Family, Documentary, Special Interest
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