Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors

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Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors (2022)

Westminster Abbey is opening its doors with privileged access to reveal the inner workings of one of the UK's most renowned and historical buildings.

Series, 2022, Documentary, History


Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors - TV Showtimes

Wednesday, December 17

4:15pm

Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors ‘Series 1, Episode 2’

SBS

Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors

'Series 1, Episode 2'

SBS, 4:15pm, Wed, 17 Dec 2025, 50 minutes

REPEAT

With the Abbey hosting memorials of national importance, it's crucial that its ancient structure is in tip top shape. Clerk of the works Ian Bartlett puts the finishing touches to a serious problem on the roof. Pulling the short straw, his deputy Iain McDonald carries out a survey of the Abbey's iconic Hawksmoor towers, meaning abseiling 69 metres above the Abbey's main exit! The British weather poses a greater challenge.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 2


Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors ‘Series 1, Episode 2’

SBS HD

Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors

'Series 1, Episode 2'

SBS HD, 4:15pm, Wed, 17 Dec 2025, 50 minutes

REPEAT

With the Abbey hosting memorials of national importance, it's crucial that its ancient structure is in tip top shape. Clerk of the works Ian Bartlett puts the finishing touches to a serious problem on the roof. Pulling the short straw, his deputy Iain McDonald carries out a survey of the Abbey's iconic Hawksmoor towers, meaning abseiling 69 metres above the Abbey's main exit! The British weather poses a greater challenge.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 2


Thursday, December 18

4:15pm

Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors ‘Series 1, Episode 3’

SBS

Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors

'Series 1, Episode 3'

SBS, 4:15pm, Thu, 18 Dec 2025, 50 minutes

REPEAT

It's Holy week at Westminster Abbey and prep has begun for the most important week in the Christian calendar. Kicking off Easter week is the Abbey's very own choir school, who over history have sung in Easter services for at least 450 years. It's down to music director James O'Donnell to get the choir into perfect tune.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 3


Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors ‘Series 1, Episode 3’

SBS HD

Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors

'Series 1, Episode 3'

SBS HD, 4:15pm, Thu, 18 Dec 2025, 50 minutes

REPEAT

It's Holy week at Westminster Abbey and prep has begun for the most important week in the Christian calendar. Kicking off Easter week is the Abbey's very own choir school, who over history have sung in Easter services for at least 450 years. It's down to music director James O'Donnell to get the choir into perfect tune.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 3


Friday, December 19

4:15pm

Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors ‘Series 1, Episode 4’

SBS

Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors

'Series 1, Episode 4'

SBS, 4:15pm, Fri, 19 Dec 2025, 50 minutes

REPEAT

An abbey for all! Upstairs the Abbey bell ringers are poised to ring for the Queen's birthday, nerves are brewing, an intrigued crowd is gathering outside to listen. Part of Heritage Cleaner Vittoria's job is to care for the tomb of a single unidentified soldier, killed on the Western Front during the first world war. The Unknown Warrior's black marble stone we see in the Abbey today is not the one laid in 1920. After accidentally discovering half of the original, Clerk of the Works Ian Bartlett goes on a mission to find the complete piece.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 4


Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors ‘Series 1, Episode 4’

SBS HD

Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors

'Series 1, Episode 4'

SBS HD, 4:15pm, Fri, 19 Dec 2025, 50 minutes

REPEAT

An abbey for all! Upstairs the Abbey bell ringers are poised to ring for the Queen's birthday, nerves are brewing, an intrigued crowd is gathering outside to listen. Part of Heritage Cleaner Vittoria's job is to care for the tomb of a single unidentified soldier, killed on the Western Front during the first world war. The Unknown Warrior's black marble stone we see in the Abbey today is not the one laid in 1920. After accidentally discovering half of the original, Clerk of the Works Ian Bartlett goes on a mission to find the complete piece.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 4


Monday, December 22

4:15pm

Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors ‘Series 1, Episode 5’

SBS

Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors

'Series 1, Episode 5'

SBS, 4:15pm, Mon, 22 Dec 2025, 50 minutes

REPEAT

In an ever-changing modern world, the Abbey remains the one constant. With the recent changes in the monarchy and parliament, how does the Abbey remain an evolving but reliable presence for the masses?

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 5


Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors ‘Series 1, Episode 5’

SBS HD

Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors

'Series 1, Episode 5'

SBS HD, 4:15pm, Mon, 22 Dec 2025, 50 minutes

REPEAT

In an ever-changing modern world, the Abbey remains the one constant. With the recent changes in the monarchy and parliament, how does the Abbey remain an evolving but reliable presence for the masses?

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 5


Tuesday, December 23

4:10pm

Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors ‘Series 1, Episode 6’

SBS

Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors

'Series 1, Episode 6'

SBS, 4:10pm, Tue, 23 Dec 2025, 55 minutes

REPEAT

Christmas is the Abbey's most intense time of year, and the season kicks off with Advent. Relative newbie, Minor Canon Bob oversees this dramatic service, which involves multiple candles held aloft that represent the light of Christ coming into the world. Music is a vital part of the DNA of the Abbey. Under the close eye of Choir Master James O'Donnell, the choristers rehearse for Christmas carol concerts to come. It's a special time for James, as it's his last Christmas at the Abbey, after being there for over 20 years.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 6


Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors ‘Series 1, Episode 6’

SBS HD

Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors

'Series 1, Episode 6'

SBS HD, 4:10pm, Tue, 23 Dec 2025, 55 minutes

REPEAT

Christmas is the Abbey's most intense time of year, and the season kicks off with Advent. Relative newbie, Minor Canon Bob oversees this dramatic service, which involves multiple candles held aloft that represent the light of Christ coming into the world. Music is a vital part of the DNA of the Abbey. Under the close eye of Choir Master James O'Donnell, the choristers rehearse for Christmas carol concerts to come. It's a special time for James, as it's his last Christmas at the Abbey, after being there for over 20 years.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 6


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