Author David Macaulay hosts CATHEDRAL, based on his award-winning book. Using a combination of spectacular location sequences and cinema-quality animation, the program surveys France's most famous churches. Travel back to 1214 to explore the design of Notre Dame de Beaulieu, a representative Gothic cathedral. The program tells period tales revealing fascinating stories of life and death, faith and despair, prosperity, and intrigue.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 David MacaulaySelf / Host / Narrator | Self / Host / Narrator |
 Caroline BergSelf | Self |
 Derek JacobiPierre (voice) | Pierre (voice) |
| GGeoffrey MatthewsBishop Philippe / Dean of the Chapter (voice) | Bishop Philippe / Dean of the Chapter (voice) |
 Brian BlessedMaster Guillaume (voice) | Master Guillaume (voice) |
| PPaul BaconMerchant Thibaut (voice) | Merchant Thibaut (voice) |
 Sean BarrettBishop Gervais / Chapter Member (voice) | Bishop Gervais / Chapter Member (voice) |
 Peter PaceyFriar Roland / Robert of Cormont (voice) | Friar Roland / Robert of Cormont (voice) |
 Ellis JonesAnsel (voice) | Ansel (voice) |