Climbing Great Buildings
Coventry Cathedral
Season 1 Episode 13 of 15
Dr Jonathan Foyle explores Coventry Cathedral, which was built in the 1950s following extensive damage to its 14th-century predecessor St Michael's in the Second World War. Aided by climber Lucy Creamer, he abseils between the old and new structures, examining how architect Basil Spence's experiences of fighting in Normandy influenced his design of the later building
Climbing Great Buildings airs on BBC Four HD at 7:00 PM, Monday 17 March. (Subtitles, audio description.)
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News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Jonathan Foyle
Presenter
Lucy Creamer
Contributor
Kasia Uscinska
Director