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  BRITAIN'S BEST BUILDINGS
Dan Cruickshank looks at the fascinating stories behind some of Britain's best-loved buildings.

 
Harlech Castle   HARLECH CASTLE
Wednesday 3 May 2006 11pm-midnight
Edward I's imposing experiment in defensive architecture.
 
Section of the Houses of Parliament   PALACE OF WESTMINSTER
BBC Two Tuesday 10 May 2005
The former royal palace that is now the seat of Parliament.

 
Hardwick Hall   HARDWICK HALL
BBC Two Tuesday 17 May
A beautiful Elizabethan hall, built by a woman who hoped to see her descendents on the English throne.

 
Ariel view of the Circus   THE CIRCUS
Monday 18 April
One of Bath's architectural splendours, which contains a host of mysterious symbols.

 
Part of the Forth Rail Bridge   FORTH BRIDGE
Dan charts the building and explores the science of the famous bridge.

 
 
 
PHOTO GALLERY
Images of a great Victorian achievement
  Forth Rail Bridge
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