Secrets of the National Trust with Alan Titchmarsh - Season 2 - Eps 5: Cragside
Cragside was the home of William Armstrong, a Victorian industrialist, scientist and philanthropist who came to be known as the ‘Modern Magician’. Join Alan as he explores the world’s first ‘eco home’ – lit by hydroelectric power and brimming with Armstrong’s ingenious inventions that intrigued even royalty. In Cragside’s Pinetum, Miriam O’Reilly tests her head for heights as she scales one of its towering trees, while Angela Rippon heads to William Morris’s home near London to learn about another of Armstrong’s passions: the Arts and Crafts movement.
About Secrets of the National Trust with Alan Titchmarsh
Title: Secrets of the National Trust with Alan Titchmarsh
First Air Date: 2017-02-07
Last Air Date: 2020-12-15
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 0/10 (from 0 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 5
Total Episodes: 26
Network: 5
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
Alan Titchmarsh and a host of familiar faces have a privileged insider’s view into some of Britain’s most intriguing historical homes and gardens. Alan visits a number of fascinating buildings including Hardwick Hall, Kingston Lacy and he even sets foot inside a notorious Workhouse. Throughout the series, Alan will be joined by the likes of Dan Jones, Angellica Bell, Suzannah Lipscomb and more famous faces.
Cast
Alan Titchmarsh
Self - Presenter
