INSIDE THE TOWER OF LONDON Season 5


Episode #501
It’s September 2021, and the Tower is planning its most ambitious installation ever. It’s the fortress’ first Platinum Jubilee in a thousand years, and the Tower is transforming its historic moat into a glorious flower meadow installation to celebrate the queen’s 70-year reign, called Superbloom.

Episode #502
The Tower is continuing work on its most ambitious installation ever — the huge floral display known as Superbloom. As the team digs down into the moat, there’s a rare opportunity for archaeologists to search in the soil for ancient treasures.

Episode #503
Curator Tracy Borman follows the tragic story of Lady Katherine Grey, sister of Lady Jane Grey, who was condemned to the Tower and a life of unhappiness by Elizabeth I. And, after three years of planning, Superbloom is the pride of the Tower at last.

Episode #504
An impressive visitor is berthed across the river from the Tower — it’s a Japanese warship that’s on a world tour, stopping off in the capital. Meanwhile, Historical Royal Palaces chief curator, Tracy Borman, is on the trail of one of the most famous queens in English history, Anne Boleyn.

Episode #505
It’s the start of the Platinum Jubilee weekend and the celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne. The queen is the longest-serving monarch the Tower has seen, even in its thousand-year history, and celebrations are kicking off this morning with the loudest and longest gun salute the Tower has seen in centuries.

Episode #506
The death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is announced after 70 years on the throne. The Union Standard flag is put at half mast, and the fortress is the first place in the country to mark the queen’s passing with a special gun salute, 96 rounds for the 96 years of her life. After the salute, the Tower must ready itself to welcome the new king with a proclamation around its walls.

Episode #507
The Tower has recently mourned the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and proclaimed King Charles III. Having seen 42 monarchs come and go, the fortress needs to make some important changes to mark the new king’s reign — the Yeoman Warder’s uniforms need to be updated, and the queen’s house, where the Constable lives, must now be changed to the king’s house.