David Macaulay: Cathedral 38 years old

Author David Macaulay hosts CATHEDRAL, based on his award-winning book. Using a combination of spectacular location sequences and cinema-quality animation, the program surveys France's most famous churches. Travel back to 1214 to explore the design of Notre Dame de Beaulieu, a representative Gothic cathedral. The program tells period tales revealing fascinating stories of life and death, faith and despair, prosperity, and intrigue.

Credits

David Macaulay: Cathedral Cast

Name Character
Brian Blessed He was 49, now 88 years old as Master Guillaume (voice)
Derek Jacobi He was 47, now 86 years old as Pierre (voice)
Peter Pacey He was 38, now 76 years old as Friar Roland / Robert of Cormont (voice)
Sean Barrett He was 45, now 84 years old as Bishop Gervais / Chapter Member (voice)
Paul Bacon He was 78, 92 years old when he died as Merchant Thibaut (voice)

David Macaulay: Cathedral Crew

Name Department
Ian Llande as Music. Sound
Mark Olshaker as Producer. He was 35 (now 73) years old Production
Mark Olshaker as Writer. He was 35 (now 73) years old Writing
David Macaulay: Cathedral poster
David Macaulay: Cathedral (38 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, April 30, 1986
  • Runtime: 60 minutes