Station:
Sky History (GB)
Status:
Running
Start:
2026-03-09
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Great British Castle Rescue follows Rick Edwards as he ventures inside some of the UK's most spectacular and endangered castles. From crumbling medieval towers to collapsing royal chambers, engineers and historians battle to stabilise these epic structures with help from National Lottery funding. Each rescue unlocks extraordinary stories of warrior kings, civil wars, brutal betrayals and forgotten lives. Across each episode, Rick meets heritage experts, engineers and stonemasons racing to save these buildings. Blending cutting-edge engineering, adventure and vivid historical reconstruction, the series reveals how these fortresses shaped Britain, and whether they can survive for future generations. Castles featured are Fyvie, Gwyrch and Lowther.
There is no Next Episode of Great British Castle Rescue planned.
S1E1 - Fyvie Castle - Scotland's Royal Fortress
Rick Edwards takes an aerial and up-close view of some of the UK's most awe-inspiring castles. Beginning at Fyvie Castle in Scotland, Rick meets Annie Robertson, who faces the task of saving the childhood home of Charles I from collapse.
Air Date: 09 Mar 2026 16:00 (CDT)
S1E2 - Gwrych Castle - Welsh Cliff Castle
Rick Edwards takes an aerial and up-close view of Gwrych Castle in Conwy County Borough, Wales.
Air Date: 16 Mar 2026 16:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - Lowther Castle - Earl's Gothic Mansion
Rick Edwards arrives at Lowther Castle, which was gutted by the 7th Earl of Lonsdale. Now, Jim Lowther, the 7th Earl's son, is trying to save it.
Air Date: 23 Mar 2026 16:00 (CDT)