Bob Vila takes viewers on an informative tour of 18th century Palladian homes throughout England and Ireland. This video showcases some of the most beautiful mansions ever built, introduces the people who built them, and tells the extraordinary stories behind them. The program features the extravagant Cheswick House and the Marble Hill House, which was built on the banks of the Thames for King George III's mistress. It also features the vast estate of Stourhead, several masterpieces in Bath, and the luxurious Casion at Marino near Dublin. ~ Karla Baker, All Movie Guide