The Savoy

5 x 60 mins

A hotel filled with glamour, elegance, history and character and truly the first luxury hotel in Britain, The Savoy has sat alongside the River Thames for over 130 years. It has hosted rock stars and royalty, Oscar winners and prime ministers and now it is opening its doors to TV viewers, so step across its famous Strand forecourt and through the gilded revolving doors of The Savoy. Filmed over the most dramatic period of the hotel’s history – from the incredibly busy winter season to its devastating coronavirus shutdown – this five-part series offers a fascinating glimpse into the experiences of being a guest at this iconic hotel, and share the real-life characters behind the scenes. As a global crisis looms, follow the staff continuing to make the magic happen with their hard work and exquisite attention to detail before the hotel was forced to shut its doors for the first time ever in its history.