What does the future look like for Britain’s historic royal palaces in a changing world?
- Factual
- Year 2005
- 29 min
Cameras spend a year with access behind the scenes of Britain's Historic Royal Palaces.
- Year: 2005
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Work on the royal palaces is paid for by the public but more visitors means wear and tear.
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Conservation teams at the palaces don’t just focus on the building’s bricks and mortar.
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Mysterious marks left by inhabitants of royal palaces from centuries past are discovered.
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Exhibitions dealing with controversial moments in history need to be treated delicately.
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What happens when historic royal artefacts are too worn out and need to be replaced?
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Is it sustainable for the public to pay for the upkeep of the historic royal palaces?
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Do attempts to attract more palace visitors detract from their historical importance?
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E8 • The Secret Lives of Palaces
Historic buildings are filled with secrets, hidden rooms and little-known practices.
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Heston Blumenthal consults Hampton Court experts about dishes untried for centuries.
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What does the future look like for Britain’s historic royal palaces in a changing world?
