Among Britain's top tourist attractions, more than any other institution, are cathedrals which reflect the changing fortunes of Britain's over 1400 year history, and continue to this day to have an influence on the British nation. In each episode, Sir Tony Robinson visits one of Britain's greatest cathedrals. He reveals the fascinating stories that have happened in these iconic buildings, their design and how they were constructed. These awe-inspiring buildings are unequalled in their size and splendour. They boast distinct individual features - such as the powerful Norman Romanesque towers of Durham; the World's largest medieval stained glass window in York Minister; the tallest church spire in the United Kingdom at Salisbury and the daring Gothic finery at Canterbury. This series offers an essential guide to the history, meanings and messages of these beautiful buildings, the treasures they contain and the stories behind those associated with them.