# Where to watch Dan Cruickshank and the Family That Built Gothic Britain (2014) in the UK

> Dan Cruickshank and the Family That Built Gothic Britain (2014) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2014  
**Runtime:** 60 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 8.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T10:10:14.571Z)  

## Synopsis

As good as any Dickens novel, this is the triumphant and tragic story of the greatest architectural dynasty of the 19th century. Dan Cruickshank charts the rise of Sir George Gilbert Scott to the very heights of success, the fall of his son George Junior and the rise again of his grandson Giles. It is a story of architects bent on a mission to rebuild Britain. From the Romantic heights of the Midland Hotel at St Pancras station to the modern image of Bankside power station (now Tate Modern), this is the story of a family that shaped the Victorian age and left a giant legacy.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=Dan%20Cruickshank%20and%20the%20Family%20That%20Built%20Gothic%20Britain)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Dan Cruickshank and the Family That Built Gothic Britain for free in the UK?**

Dan Cruickshank and the Family That Built Gothic Britain (2014) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.

**Is Dan Cruickshank and the Family That Built Gothic Britain on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Dan Cruickshank and the Family That Built Gothic Britain is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

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## Sources

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