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Pugin: God's Own Architect

Documentary in which Richard Taylor charts Victorian Gothic architect Pugin's extraordinary life story and discovers how his work continues to influence Britain today.

Augustus Northmore Welby Pugin is far from being a household name, yet he designed the iconic clock tower of Big Ben as well as much of the Palace of Westminster. The 19th-century Gothic revival that Pugin inspired, with its medieval influences and soaring church spires, established an image of Britain which still defines the nation. Richard Taylor charts Pugin's extraordinary life story and discovers how his work continues to influence Britain today.

1 hour

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Tue 15 Jan 2019 01:00
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Music Played

  • Gustav Holst

    Jupiter - the Bringer of Jollity (The Planets)

    Orchestra: HallΓ©. Conductor: Sir Mark Elder.

  • The Stranglers

    Peaches

Credits

Presenter Richard Taylor
Producer David Johnson
Director David Johnson
Executive Producer William Lyons

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