How to Build a Cathedral
Running Time: 60 minutes (approx)Architectural historian Jon Cannon goes in search of the clues that shed light on how our medieval forebears were able to build the wonders of their world. Without the technological aids of the modern world, cathedrals were built using little more than set-squares and dividers, ropes and pulleys, hammers and chisels, but were the highest buildings created since the pyramids and until the Eiffel Tower. From the fan vaulting at Gloucester and the stained glass at York, to the solid mass of Norwich and the soaring Octagon at Ely, Cannon discovers how, and why, they were created. Still looking for more?
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Hello, my name is John Webster who about three months ago was the Guide at Ely who stayed with Jon and the crew whilst they filmed here. Not only was it a treat to meet him again but he was kind enough to say that coming on a tour of the Lantern Tower was the inspiration to begin the project, and guess who was the guide? It was a pleasure to work with them and we hope to see them again sometime. In the meantime I thought that you would like to know that the Cathedral has given all it,s staff a Three Line Whip to watch the programme! So your viewing figures already have a headstart with a guaranteed two hundred at least. So not only do we help to make the programme we also give it a headstart in the ratings! Good luck and best wishes,it was great to be a small part of a large project.
Just read a book called "The pillars of the earth" by Ken Follett. In the story a cathedral is built in the 12th century. This program mentioned places and people that are mentioned in the book. I loved the program.
Thought the programme "How to Build a Cathedral" (Monday 21 April) was fantastic. The music was also extremely good. Please can you give any information on the music played throughout the programme.
Thanks in anticipation.
Does anyone know the source of the music that formed the soundtrack to the BBC4 programme: How to build a cathedral?
Please let me know if you do.
All the music played during the programme is fantastic, I recognised some but would be grateful if the people who produced the programme let us know what they are by supplying the music schedule list with details of the CDs and tracks used. I've tried contacting the BBc but they don't supply.
Can someone answer the question about the music?
Towards the beginning there is part of Gorecki's Symphony of Sorrowful Songs (Polish composer) and Allegri's Miserere Mei towards the end. Would love to know the titles/composers of the other pieces.
The music was awesome! Someone must have composed it... Any ideas? Gorecki was the beginning (also used in the BBC series on Auschwitz) and Allegri. But what about the rest?
Good day. Is there a book please.
Best wishes. Ian Hames
The BBC told me the music isn't currently available on CD. However, one could make a suggestion for its release, and, if so, put it in writing to BBC Worldwide who're responsible for the commercial release of all BBC products. So, if lots of us write to:
BBC Worldwide Ltd
Woodlands
80 Wood Lane
London
W12 0TT
we might get a result. They say that there must be adequate public interest before a release can be arranged, so let's spread the word.
Was this a one-off programme? I thought it was a series but have only seen one programme
how can i watch this program again?
i work as a mason, i found it very interesting and informative, can i buy it on DVD ?
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