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Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors

★0.0 2022 1 Season TV-MA

From ancient rituals and traditions to tourism, we go behind the scenes to discover a place at the heart of Britain for almost 1,000 years.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

Episode 1

Episode 01

Episode 1

Sep 22, 2022 · 44 min

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

Episode 2

Episode 02

Episode 2

Sep 29, 2022 · 44 min

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.

Episode 3

Episode 03

Episode 3

Oct 6, 2022 · 44 min

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.

Episode 4

Episode 04

Episode 4

Oct 13, 2022 · 44 min

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.

Episode 5

Episode 05

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.

Westminster Abbey at Christmas

Episode 06

Westminster Abbey at Christmas

Dec 21, 2022 · 55 min

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.

About the series

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Synopsis

From ancient rituals and traditions to tourism, we go behind the scenes to discover a place at the heart of Britain for almost 1,000 years.

Documentary

Cast

1 principal cast

Simon Callow

Simon Callow

Self - Narrator (voice)

Where to watch Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors

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Frequently asked

How many seasons does Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors have?

Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.

Is Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors still on the air?

Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors is currently in production and returning for new episodes.

What network airs Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors?

Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors airs on 5.

When did Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors first air?

Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors first aired on September 22, 2022.

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