Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors

Series 1

6 episodes · Sep 22, 2022

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  • Episode 1
    S1E1

    Episode 1

    Sep 22, 202244m

    The Abbey's status as a 'Royal Peculiar' means that it relies almost entirely on the money it makes from selling tickets to tourists.

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  • Episode 2
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    Episode 2

    Sep 29, 202244m

    With the Abbey hosting memorials of national importance, it is crucial that its ancient structure is in tip-top shape. Clerk of the works Ian Bartlett puts the finishing touches to a serious problem on the roof. His deputy Iain McDonald carries out a survey of the Abbey's iconic Hawksmoor towers, which means abseiling 69 metres above the structure's main exit.

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  • Episode 3
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    Episode 3

    Oct 6, 202244m

    It is Holy Week at Westminster Abbey and preparations have begun for some of the most important few days in their year. Music Director James O'Donnell has to get the choir into perfect tune. Meanwhile, Matthew Payne, Keeper of the Muniments (the abbey's vast collection of documents), turns detective and investigates something mysterious.

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  • Episode 4
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    Episode 4

    Oct 13, 202244m

    Outside in the abbey greenhouse, head gardener Jan Pancheri is hard at work putting the finishing touches to her garden tour in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee.

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  • Episode 5
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    Episode 5

    Oct 20, 2022

    Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle pays a visit to the abbey to meet with his friend and colleague canon Tricia Hillas, chaplain to the speaker.

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  • S1E6

    Westminster Abbey at Christmas

    Dec 21, 202255m

    During Christmas, minor canon Bob is in charge of the Advent service, choirmaster James is leaving after almost 20 years, and there's a leak in the roof.

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