The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) announced that its original documentary, Chatsworth Through Time, is scheduled to air on public television stations across the United States in August 2026. The film explores the history, architecture, landscape, and art collections of Chatsworth, one of Great Britain's most renowned estates, located in the Peak District National Park and home to the Devonshire family for 500 years.
Over the centuries, the Dukes and Duchesses of Devonshire have renovated and expanded the house to reflect political developments, social changes, and evolving architectural styles. The documentary, hosted by Chatsworth's senior curators, begins in the Tudor period and progresses through five centuries, culminating in an extended interview with the current Duke and Duchess of Devonshire.
Produced by the ICAA, the program features unparalleled access to the estate's collection of historically significant architecture, fine craftsmanship, and rare artworks accumulated over seventeen generations. "It was an honor at the ICAA to work with the Chatsworth House Trust, providing a unique opportunity to thoroughly explore the story of a house rich in architectural and artistic history," said ICAA president Peter Lyden. "By opening the house's archives and hearing directly from the Duke of Devonshire, Chatsworth Through Time provides unprecedented insight into the legendary estate."
Chatsworth comprises a Grade I listed house and stables, a 105-acre garden, a 1,822-acre park, a farmyard and adventure playground, and one of Europe's most significant private art collections. As a registered charity, the Chatsworth House Trust is dedicated to preserving the house, collections, garden, and parkland for the public. Visitor income funds conservation and an ambitious program of exhibitions, events, learning, and community outreach.
The documentary will be distributed by American Public Television (APT), the leading syndicator of high-quality programming to public television stations. APT distributes 250 new program titles per year and nearly half of the top 100 highest-rated public television titles in the U.S. Chatsworth Through Time joins APT's diverse catalog of documentaries, performances, and dramas.
Connecticut Public Television (CPTV), which is part of Connecticut Public, will be among the stations airing the documentary. Connecticut Public serves more than 1.2 million people each week through its television and radio platforms. The broadcast of Chatsworth Through Time underscores the ICAA's mission to advance the appreciation of classical architecture and its allied arts, offering viewers a deep dive into a living piece of history.
