Behind the scenes with the Beefeaters, plus the first 400 years and the Tower's royal connections, mysteries and murders.
Chris begins his career as a Beefeater with some testing exams, while the Chief Curator reveals the history of Anne Boleyn within the walls.
The 20th century witnessed the most executions in the Tower's history, all German spies captured in the two world wars. Suffragette Leonora Cohen took aim at the Crown Jewels.
Raven Master Chris must introduce a new bird to the Tower's enclosure, while Constable Nicholas is in charge of the room where Guy Fawkes was interrogated.
Raven chicks are born in the tower for the first time in 30 years - but only one of the newborn birds can stay, and ravenmaster Chris faces the tough decision of choosing one to keep and finding suitable homes for all the others. The tower director prepares to retire after 15 years, and takes a moment to enjoy his final gun salute, while AJ Clarke, only the second woman to join the Yeoman warders, embarks on a fitness regime that soon leaves her in need of a new uniform. Plus, a look at the story of the time the future Queen Elizabeth I was imprisoned in the tower for plotting to overthrow her sister, Queen Mary.
The chief yeoman warder oversees the tower's celebration of the end of the First World War, and special preparations are made for the tower director's retirement party, involving a military band and a unique farewell as he leaves the tower for the last time. Newly hatched raven George is introduced to the rest of the birds, not all of whom take kindly to newcomers, and historian Tracy Borman unearths the story of Roger Casement, who was executed for treason for supporting Irish independence during the First World War.
The new tower director starts work on the same day that Donald Trump visits London, while curator Eleri Lynn goes in search of a recently rediscovered royal treasure - the last surviving dress made for Elizabeth I, which has turned up in a small village church in Herefordshire. Plus, a look at the golden armour of Charles I and the ultimate fate of Henry VIII's imperial crown.
The stories behind some of the most dramatic escape attempts from the tower, including Henry Howard, who tried to avoid execution by making his way through the sewage system. In the present day, curator Sally Dixon-Smith deciphers some graffiti by a Tudor mystic who mysteriously disappeared, while Yeoman warder Chris Clawson reveals why the tower is still a spooky place to work in after dark.
Chief Curator Tracy Borman explores the tragic tale of Lady Jane Grey, the teenage queen of nine days, who was imprisoned in the Tower and executed by Queen Mary.
Tracy Borman goes in search of the lost royal palace of Henry VIII. The lovesick king spent a fortune on it for Anne Boleyn, only to destroy all memories of her after her execution.
Tracy Borman researches the Tower's most famous Constable, the Duke of Wellington, and how he reinvented the wardens. Sadly during his time the Tower also saw its worst fire ever.
Building works right outside Henry VIII's chapel have revealed a remarkable discovery - the first complete skeletons ever discovered by archaeologists here.
Visitors pour through the gates unaware that they are to be joined by Charles and Camilla, who are there to celebrate the Yeoman Warders' anniversary.
New Yeoman Warder Barry learns the ropes and gets to grips with his first Tower tour. Everything changes when Coronavirus leads to lockdown for the Tower.
The crowds re-enter for the first time since the covid-related lockdown. Chief Yeoman Warder Pete welcomes guests as they return after the Tower's longest closure for 75 years.
New Yeoman Warder Barry is grilled on Henry VIII's wives by a young visitor. Chief Curator Tracy researches a notorious Tudor conwoman, who came to a sticky end.
The 20th century witnessed the most executions in the Tower's history, all German spies captured in the two world wars. Suffragette Leonora Cohen took aim at the Crown Jewels.
A look at the secret lives of the Tower's keepers.
Exploring the Tower's reputation as the most terrifying prison in the country, which over the centuries has held a variety of inmates from Tudor nobles to East End gangsters.
Exploring the Tower of London's dark and infamous past as a place of terror and execution and how it got its grisly reputation.
The Tower's oldest raven is one of its star attractions and has a special relationship with Ravenmaster Chris Skaife, who has cared for her for over a decade.
This spring two baby ravens have joined the Towers resident colony. One of them, Edgar, is called after the horror writer Edgar Allan Poe, but his sister still needs a name.
The Tower is bringing out the big guns to celebrate the anniversary of the Queen's coronation in 1953. Two new baby ravens, Edgar and Branwen, join the Tower's resident colony.
The Tower of London is kept pristinely clean, but it as Chief Curator Tracy Borman discovers, yesterday's trash is today's treasure as she joins a team of archaeologists.
Love is in the air as Yeoman Warder Matt Pryme prepares to marry his sweetheart Jo at the Tower of London; the Tower also welcomes two new recruits.
We're back behind the gates of the nations most historic attraction as the Tower of London and its Beefeaters prepare for a special Christmas.
And as autumn arrives, the royal bodyguard of Yeoman Warders come together to commemorate one of the saddest moments in the Tower's history, the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
It's March 2022 and the Tower is continuing work on its most ambitious installation ever - the transformation of the moat into a huge floral display.
It's April 2022 at the Tower, and there are just five weeks to go until Superbloom, the Tower's transformation of its historic moat into a vast floral installation.
It's spring 2022, and deputy governor Debbie Whittingham and yeoman gaoler Rob Fuller have spotted an impressive visitor berthed across the river from the Tower.
It's 2 June 2022 - and the start of the Platinum Jubilee weekend and the celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne.
On Thursday 8 September, news arrives that would change the nation's history. The death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is announced after 70 years on the throne.
The Tower has recently mourned the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and proclaimed King Charles III, and the fortress needs to make some important changes.
Behind the walls for another extraordinary year at the historic attraction. It's March 2023, and the Tower prepares for one of the most important events in its 1000-year history - the crowning of a new monarch.
The crowning of Charles III means the Beefeaters' uniforms must be updated to acknowledge the new King. Plus big changes to the moat, and a look at Henry VIII's beloved mother.
It's May 2023 and preparations are under way for one of the biggest royal occasions in seven decades: the coronation of King Charles III, with 17 Yeoman Warders joining 4,000 troops.
The team prepare for a spectacular coronation concert at the Chapel of Saint Peter ad Vincula. The ravens are not as pleased as expected to be released from Avian Flu quarantine...
After 14 years of service, Pete McGowran announces his retirement. Pete reflects on treasured memories, including when he gave Queen Elizabeth II a private tour of the Chapel.
The Beefeaters prepare to say goodbye to their Chief Yeoman Warder, the new baby raven is named, and a 400-year-old suit of armour gets a deep clean at the conservation laboratory.
Actor Jason Watkins discovers remarkable family links to this iconic landmark.
A year on from the coronation of King Charles and it's all change at the Tower as we meet the new Chief Yeoman Warder and Yeoman Gaoler, and much-loved Ravenmaster Chris steps down.
A 700-year-old tradition, The Constable's Dues at the Tower, features marines, boats, and a helicopter - but rehearsals don't go smoothly. The Chief Curator uncovers Tudor-era graffiti.
A new beefeater joins the ranks, there's remarkable revelations from the Tower's archives, and special celebrations for the anniversary of King Charles's coronation.
There's an impressive procession of 18 Tudor barges travelling along the Thames from Hampton Court to the Tower. Meanwhile major building work is under way inside the famous White Tower.
