The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) announced today that its original documentary Chatsworth Through Time will be released on public television stations across the United States in August 2026. The film explores the history, architecture, landscape and artworks of Chatsworth, one of the most well-known estates in Great Britain, 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 new political developments, social realities, and changing styles. The documentary, hosted by Chatsworth's senior curators, begins in the Tudor Period, progresses through five hundred years of history to the 21st century, and culminates in an extended interview with the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Produced by the ICAA, the program features unparalleled access to an extraordinary 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.”
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 one-half of the top 100 highest-rated public television titles in the U.S. The film will air on Connecticut Public Television (CPTV) and other stations nationwide. Connecticut Public, home to CPTV and Connecticut Public Radio, serves more than 1.2 million people each week through its various platforms.
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. The Chatsworth House Trust, a registered charity, is dedicated to looking after the house, collections, garden, and parkland for everyone. Visitor income funds essential conservation and an ambitious programme of exhibitions, events, learning and community outreach. For more information about Chatsworth, visit www.chatsworth.org.
The ICAA is a nonprofit membership organization with a mission to advance the appreciation and practice of the principles of traditional architecture and its allied arts. It offers a wide array of programs, including classes, travel, lectures, awards, and conferences, and publishes an academic journal called the Classicist and an acclaimed book series. The ICAA’s biweekly content series, World of Classicism, offers articles, short films, online courses and lectures, an original podcast series, and more. For more information, visit www.classicist.org.
American Public Television (APT) was founded in 1961 and distributes a diverse catalog including prominent documentaries, performance, dramas, how-to programs, classic movies, children’s series and news and current affairs programs. To find out more, visit APToneline.org.
