Coventry Cathedral: Building for a New Britain
The story of Coventryβs new cathedral and of the times in which it was built. Designed by Basil Spence and consecrated in 1962, the original was destroyed by German bombers during World War II.
In November 1940, German bombers destroyed much of the city centre of Coventry and reduced the cityβs medieval cathedral to rubble. Just 22 years later, in May 1962, a new cathedral designed by Basil Spence was consecrated on the site. Built in a bold modern style, incorporating the ruins of the old cathedral and adorned with a wealth of modern artworks, Coventry Cathedral is recognised today as one of Britain βs greatest postwar buildings.
Using a wealth of rarely seen archive film, together with voices from yesterday and today, the film tells the story of the new cathedral and of the times in which it was created.
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The extraordinary airborne installation of the spire
Duration: 02:34
Music Played
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John Leyton
Johnny Remember Me
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The Shadows
Wonderful Land
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Narrator | Pauline Black |
Editor | Todd Macdonald |
Director | John Wyver |
Broadcasts
- Wed 9 Jun 2021 21:00
- Thu 10 Jun 2021 02:15
- Thu 10 Jun 2021 23:00
- Sun 29 May 2022 22:05
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