this 5 part documentary series that first aired on sky1 in 2017  gives  unique and unprecedented access to one of the world's oldest social networking societies the freemasons.   those within this famous but extremely exclusive group operate  with great discretion  leading to many conspiracies about who they are and what they do including rumours of ancient rituals and other closely guarded practices.  with roots stretching back to the medieval stonemasons and a well earned reputation for secrecy, freemasonry is an ancient fraternity shrouded in mystery.   this documentary  discovers what it means to be a freemason through the stories from the members themselves, from the regalia and the grand ceremonies, to charity and the unbreakable bonds of brotherhood. In the lead up to their 300th anniversary, this documentary delves right into the secret lives of a freemason, seeking to answer the questions that have intrigued many of us for years.   cert e running time   3 hrs 40 release date   4 dec 2017