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Greenlit: Big Ben, Channel 4
Big Ben w/t (3 x 60′) – Documents the epic transformation of the Elizabeth Tower, the Great Clock and the Great Bell, also known as Big Ben, as it undergoes the most extraordinary and extensive conservation and refurbishment in its 157-year history.
Three prime-time documentaries, broadcast over the three-year conservation period, capture in intricate detail the £29m project and reveal how a dedicated team of architects, builders and craftsmen from around the UK have the job of conserving this grand monument and symbol of our democratic heritage. The story of one of the most extraordinary conservation projects in our history will be told through the people who are conserving Big Ben for future generations.
The first programme will introduce audiences to the history of Big Ben, the people who work there and the current state of the world famous landmark – as well as the dedicated architects, engineers, clock makers, stonemasons and scaffolders who will lovingly repair it. Each of the 3×60 shows will be broadcast as a landmark stage of each section of the conservation is completed.
Using innovative filming techniques the documentaries will bring to life the sheer scale of the project and the unprecedented expertise employed to protect it – combining skills from the past with cutting edge modern techniques.
Platform: Channel 4
Producer: ITN Production
TX: 2017
Source: Channel 4 press release
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