Off the Rails Australasia - Secrets of Britain's Great Cathedrals (2018)

Dominating the landscape for centuries, ancient cathedrals and abbeys reflect Britain's turbulent history through their architectural grandeur-stories of its kings and queens and the religious and social changes brought about by the English Reformation, as well as many other tales of intrigue, love, faith and conviction. Secrets of Britain's Great Cathedrals explores cathedrals and abbeys found throughout England and Wales, featuring interviews with historians and experts and breathtaking 4K footage captured by drones filming their legendary facades and soaring interior spaces. Never before has a television series brought together such a great number of ancient cathedrals and abbeys under one unified story line. Season 1: 4×54, Season 2: 4×54 Season 1 Episode 1: The Cornerstones: York Minster and Canterbury Cathedral Episode 2: London: St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey Episode 3: Salisbury Cathedral and Wells Cathedral Episode 4: Bath Abbey and Gloucester Cathedral Season 2 Episode 5: Durham Cathedral and Lincoln Cathedral Episode 6: Worcester Cathedral and Tewkesbury Abbey Episode 7: Wales: St. David's, Brecon, St. Asaph and Bangor Cathedrals (Tintern Abbey and Strata Florida) Episode 8: Ely Cathedral, Peterborough Cathedral and King's College Cambridge.

Episode 1. The Cornerstones: York Minster & Canterbury Cathedral
Our opening episode takes us to the spectacular pillars and great cornerstones of the Church of England - York Minster and Canterbury Cathedral.

Episode 2. London: St Paul's Cathedral & Westminster Abbey
St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey are abundant in history, tradition and Royal connections. We take you deep inside these much-loved institutions that continue to play a living, vital role in the heart of the British capital.

Episode 3. Salisbury Cathedral & Wells Cathedral
With extraordinary drone footage, we explore the highest tower in the UK, Salisbury Cathedral, and one of the UK's best kept secrets, Wells Cathedral.

Episode 4. Bath Abbey & Gloucester Cathedral
Throughout this episode, we explore Bath Abbey, sitting alongside the famous hot springs in the old Roman city, and then move on to its foundational sister, Gloucester Cathedral, whose striking turrets stand tall upon the rural skyline.

Episode 5. Durham Cathedral & Lincoln Cathedral
Towards the north, we explore two of the country's greatest, most well-loved cathedrals, Durham Cathedral and Lincoln Cathedral.

Episode 6. Worcester Cathedral & Tewkesbury Abbey
With foundations dating back to 680 AD, discover Worcester Cathedral and one of England's greatest hidden treasures, Tewkesbury Abbey.

Episode 7. Wales: St. David's, Brecon, St. Asaph and Bangor Cathedrals (Tintern Abbey & Strata Florida)
Stepping across the border of England and into Wales, we take a journey to the north - exploring along the way the incredible cathedrals, abbeys and ancient ruins pocketed in the green valleys and rocky contours of this magnificent country.

Episode 8. Ely Cathedral, Peterborough Cathedral & King's College Cambridge
Travel throughout Cambridgeshire to explore the design and construction of Ely Cathedral, Peterborough Cathedral and King's College Cambridge.

Episode 9. Series recap