# Where to watch Britain's Most Fragile Treasure (2011) in the UK

> Britain's Most Fragile Treasure (2011) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2011  
**Runtime:** 60 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary, History  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T05:27:54.376Z)  

## Synopsis

Historian Dr Janina Ramirez unlocks the secrets of a centuries-old masterpiece in glass. At 78 feet in height, the famous East Window at York Minster is the largest medieval stained-glass window in the country and it was the creative vision of a single artist - a mysterious master craftsman called John Thornton, one of the earliest named English artists.  The East Window of York Minster is far more than a work of artistic genius, it is a window onto the medieval world and the medieval mind - telling us who were once were and who we still are, all preserved in the most fragile medium of all.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=Britain's%20Most%20Fragile%20Treasure)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Britain's Most Fragile Treasure for free in the UK?**

Britain's Most Fragile Treasure (2011) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.

**Is Britain's Most Fragile Treasure on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Britain's Most Fragile Treasure is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/291171/britain-s-most-fragile-treasure-2011
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