Great British Castle Rescue

Great British Castle Rescue

Sky History Running

1 Season · 3 Episodes · Premiered March 9, 2026

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.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

3 episodes
E01
Fyvie Castle - Scotland's Royal Fortress
Mon, Mar 9 2026 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
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.
E02
Gwrych Castle - Welsh Cliff Castle
Mon, Mar 16 2026 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
Rick Edwards takes an aerial and up-close view of Gwrych Castle in Conwy County Borough, Wales.
E03
Lowther Castle - Earl's Gothic Mansion
Mon, Mar 23 2026 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
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.

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Rick Edwards as Rick Edwards

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