Mansion: Great Houses of Europe - The Complete Series

They were the jewels in the European Crown. Built from the most splendid designs by the greatest architects of their time, the great houses of Europe were more than just living space for the wealthy; they were a statement and affirmation of national character. In this complete series of half-hourly programmes produced by Colonial American for the Discovery Channel (Europe) Marcus Binney OBE, the architectural correspondent of The Times, and TV presenter Paul Reizin set out on a voyage of discovery through the mansions of the great. Set in splendid gardens with interiors full of fine art and decorations, the mansions of Europe were the settings for real life stories of romance and intrigue. 'Mansion' looks at places like Pitchford Hall in Shropshire in the UK which has what is reputed to be the oldest tree house in the world or Selso Castle in Zeeland, Denmark which was being used to store grain before it was taken on by travel writer Bernhard Linder and his wife. 'Mansion' is a series which will appeal to the specialist, the general public and anyone with an interest in history.