Hidden Treasures of the National Trust
2023 · Documentary · 4 Seasons · 24 Episodes ·
A look behind the velvet rope at the UK's most beautiful and historic homes with the people saving Britain's priceless heritage.
Episodes
1. Episode 1A painting's hidden story is revealed, a beautiful Chinese bridge is painstakingly rebuilt, and a 450-year-old table must be saved from collapse and made ready to go on tour.
2. Episode 2A collapsed ceiling means restoring writer Vita Sackville-West's study from scratch, while Rudyard Kipling's family history is revealed in a precious possession.
3. Episode 3Paul McCartney's childhood home is lovingly restored, a unique collection of photos is discovered in Liverpool, and an intriguing modern art installation is saved from collapse.
4. Episode 4A unique Victorian clock is brought back to life, a portrait damaged by Georgian partying is restored, and an unusual handmade puppet reveals a hidden World War II story.
5. Episode 5Winston Churchill's D-Day memento needs reinforcements, antique Chinese wallpaper comes under insect attack, and a Victorian A-lister's stage costume is saved for one last act.
6. Episode 6The battle to save unique dodo and dinosaur statues in a Northern Irish garden, the hidden story behind a portrait and a Victorian garden seat's restoration to its former glory.
