Great British Castle Rescue

Great British Castle Rescue follows Rick Edwards as he ventures inside some of the UK's most spectacular and endangered castles. 

From crumbling medieval towers to collapsing royal chambers, engineers and historians battle to stabilise these epic structures with help from National Lottery funding. Each rescue unlocks extraordinary stories of warrior kings, civil wars, brutal betrayals and forgotten lives. 

Across each episode, Rick meets heritage experts, engineers and stonemasons racing to save these buildings. Blending cutting-edge engineering, adventure and vivid historical reconstruction, the series reveals how these fortresses shaped Britain, and whether they can survive for future generations. Castles featured are Fyvie, Gwyrch and Lowther.

Show Info

Network: United Kingdom Sky History (2026 - now)
Schedule: Mondays at 21:00 (60 min)
Status: In Development; premiering March 2026
Show Type: Documentary
Episodes ordered: 3 episodes

Official site: www.history.co.uk

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Fyvie Castle - Scotland's Royal Fortress

Episode 1x01; Mar 9, 2026

Rick Edwards takes an aerial and up-close view of some of the UK's most awe-inspiring castles. Beginning at Fyvie Castle in Scotland, Rick meets Annie Robertson, who faces the task of saving the childhood home of Charles I from collapse.

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