Castle presenter and historian Marc Morris introduces us to 10 of the best-preserved examples across the United Kingdom. Castles were both a fortress and a home. Built to withstand armed assault they also housed elegant ladies, poets, priests, children and animals - as well as brutish warriors. The series begins with an exploration into the birth of the castle in the British Isles, and proceeds to cover the evolution of the castles there.

1. Tower of London and Dover castle.
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2. Rochester and HedinghamNot registered yet? We'll like you more if you do!
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3. Caernarfon, Conwy, Harlech and Caerphilly
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4. Bodiam CastleNot registered yet? We'll like you more if you do!
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5. Threave Castle and Borthwick in ScotlandNot registered yet? We'll like you more if you do!
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6. Raglan and PontefractNot registered yet? We'll like you more if you do!
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