Architect Basil Spence explains the concepts of his design for the new Coventry Cathedral, to replace the one that was destroyed during World War II. After a tour of the ruins, the provost of Coventry explains why Spence's design was chosen. Spence then explains how he fused traditional and modern concepts, illustrated by comparison with similar cathedrals: Durham, Gloucester, the Chapel of King's College, Cambridge and some Italian examples: the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna; Albi Cathedral, Siena Cathedral and Pisa's Piazza del Duomo. These cathedrals are compared with Spence's model as he illustrates how he is making use of their inspiration.