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= Secrets of the Castle with Ruth, Peter and Tom = Secrets of the Castle with Ruth, Peter and Tom is a British factual television series that first broadcast on BBC Two in November 2014. The series stars archaeologist Peter Ginn and Tom Pinfold and historian Ruth Goodman. The team reveals the skills that where needed to build a 13th-century medieval castle by taking part in the archaeological experiment of Guédelon Castle. The team turn the clock back as they learn how to build a medieval castle using the same tools, techniques and materials available in the 13th century.

Precursory historical programmes of the BBC
The programme is a new step in a line of programmes that started in 2005 with Tales from the Green Valley, which was followed by Victorian Farm (2009), Edwardian Farm (2010-2011), Wartime Farm (2012) and Tudor Monastery Farm (2013). Up to Wartime Farm Dr. Alex Langlands was one of the three presenters of the shows. In Tudor Monastery Farm Tom Pinfold starred instead.

Episode 1, construction
Peter and Tom learn the skills of medieval stonemasons, constructing a spiral staircase amongst others. It becomes clear that almost everything that was needed to build the castle was sourced from the surrounding landscape. Ruth explores what is needed to equip the wattle and daub hovel in which they live.

Episode 2, combat and defence
The team look at the ingenious features medieval castle builders came up with to withstand attack from an even more formidable array of seige engines.