As the Tower of London returns for a new season, the staff are not just preparing for tourists but for a moment of national importance. The season premiere finds them in June 2024, tasked with marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. The responsibility for organizing a major remembrance service falls to deputy governor Debbie Whittingham, who must ensure the event is both dignified and memorable.
The pressure is immense, as every detail is scrutinized. From arranging a lone bagpiper to perform a haunting lament to coordinating the entire ceremony on Chapel Green, the staff must transform the historic landmark into a place of poignant reflection. The episode captures the immense effort required to honor a pivotal moment in history. Can they create a tribute worthy of the occasion?
Inside the Tower of London airs Thursday October 30, at 8/7c on 5.
