Bute: The Scot Who Spent a Welsh Fortune (2017)
John Patrick Crichton Stuart, the 3rd Marquess of Bute, was one of the richest men in the British Empire in the late 19th century. With an annual income in excess of £150,000 - around £15 million in contemporary currency - he pursued his passion for architecture with a vengeance. The programme delves into the extraordinary world of Lord Bute and reveals what connects the small Scottish island of Bute to modern Cardiff, and the start of a lifetime's collaboration with artists and architects which would pour Bute's original mind into fabulous buildings in an astonishing variety of styles.
Director: Les Wilson
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: July 8, 2017
Cast
- Suzanne Packer - Narrator
- James Bryce - 3rd Marquess of Bute (Voice)
Production: Caledonia TV Productions, BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Les Wilson
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bute: The Scot Who Spent a Welsh Fortune about?
- John Patrick Crichton Stuart, the 3rd Marquess of Bute, was one of the richest men in the British Empire in the late 19th century. With an annual income in excess of £150,000 - around £15 million in contemporary currency - he pursued his passion for architecture with a vengeance. The programme delves into the extraordinary world of Lord Bute and reveals what connects the small Scottish island of Bute to modern Cardiff, and the start of a lifetime's collaboration with artists and architects which would pour Bute's original mind into fabulous buildings in an astonishing variety of styles.
- Who directed Bute: The Scot Who Spent a Welsh Fortune?
- Bute: The Scot Who Spent a Welsh Fortune was directed by Les Wilson.
- Who stars in Bute: The Scot Who Spent a Welsh Fortune?
- Bute: The Scot Who Spent a Welsh Fortune stars Suzanne Packer, James Bryce.
- How long is Bute: The Scot Who Spent a Welsh Fortune?
- Bute: The Scot Who Spent a Welsh Fortune has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Bute: The Scot Who Spent a Welsh Fortune?
- Bute: The Scot Who Spent a Welsh Fortune is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Bute: The Scot Who Spent a Welsh Fortune produced?
- Bute: The Scot Who Spent a Welsh Fortune was produced in United Kingdom.