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: Running
Show Type: Documentary
Episodes ordered: 3 episodes

Official site: www.history.co.uk

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Previous Episode

Lowther Castle - Earl's Gothic Mansion

Episode 1x03; Mar 23, 2026

Rick Edwards arrives at Lowther Castle, which was gutted by the 7th Earl of Lonsdale. Now, Jim Lowther, the 7th Earl's son, is trying to save it.

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x03: Lowther Castle - Earl's Gothic MansionMar 23, 2026
1x02: Gwrych Castle - Welsh Cliff CastleMar 16, 2026
1x01: Fyvie Castle - Scotland's Royal FortressMar 9, 2026
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