Super Channel | Go Button | 2023

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Around the globe, imposing fortresses stand tall against the test of time, but what if these walls could speak?

 

Castle Secrets uncovers the most mysterious and chilling stories hidden behind the ramparts of the world's greatest castles. From blood-soaked rituals and royal betrayals to occult secrets and haunted legends, this eight-part series unlocks the extraordinary histories of iconic strongholds across Europe and beyond.

 

Broadcast internationally on networks including Channel 4 (UK), A+E, Sky, CBS, Super Channel, and others, the series is produced by Go Button Media and distributed by BossaNova Media.

 

Episode Guide

 

Episode 1 - Inside the ruins of a Nazi stronghold, Hitler’s obsession with the occult is brought to light. Meanwhile, a Scottish clifftop castle reveals a brutal legacy of crime and punishment.

 

Episode 2 - At Houska Castle in the Czech Republic, a Gothic chapel is built to seal a mythical gateway to Hell. Meanwhile, a grand Renaissance château becomes the battleground of a vicious rivalry between noblewomen.

 

Episode 3 - Journey to Transylvania, where the bloody legend of Vlad the Impaler still haunts the halls. Plus: is a ruined peninsula castle the true birthplace of King Arthur?

 

Episode 4 - A dynastic fortress unveils medieval torture techniques. In another palace, royal marriages fall apart — with deadly consequences.

 

Episode 5 - A Scottish mansion is cursed by the “weeping stones,” and a haunting French abbey becomes a place where hope vanishes for its prisoners.

 

Episode 6 - Explore the ruins where a reclusive scientist’s dark experiments inspired a literary horror icon. On a remote island, rituals for the dead unfold in a shadowy crypt.

 

Episode 7 - One of Europe’s bloodiest witch trials is traced back to a sinister fortress. Meanwhile, a sacred site once gave Joan of Arc the courage to change France’s destiny.

 

Episode 8 - Within a German fortress, WWII prisoners of war engineer a daring escape. In India, a majestic fort preserves a legend of love, courage, and sacrifice.

 

How to Watch

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UK viewers can watch Castle Secrets for free on Channel 4 / My4. 

International Viewers - Castle Secrets has aired on networks including Super Channel, Sky, CBS, UKTV, and A+E.
Check local listings or your regional streaming platforms for availability.

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