| Prologue | |
| The medieval cathedral - a unique expression of English Culture, 400 years in development | |
| Introduction | Program outline |
| The purposes served by a Cathedral | |
| Cathedrals & England | Why English cathedrals developed differently from the rest of Europe |
| The cathedral as a 'Performance Space' | |
| Church & State | Slow, hesitant start |
| The impact of the Norman Conquest | |
| Feudal realities | |
| Early cathedrals more about domination than salvation | |
| Architectural Styles | Origins in ancient Rome & Normandy |
| Basic terminology | |
| The evolution of 'English' cathedral architecture | |
| Multiple Modifications | Most cathedrals a 'layer cake' of multiple styles |
| Changes shaped by episcopal ambition & political turmoil | |
| Rough economics of cathedral construction | |
| The Cathedral & Theatre | Drama as a component of liturgical practice |
| Role of cathedrals | |
| A distillation of 'English' Features | Compared to contemporary, continental cathedrals |
| Comparisons with Continental Cathedrals | Major points of difference |