Hidden Treasures of the National Trust

Series 1

2023 · 6 episodes · 5h 57m in all

Behind the velvet rope at Britain's most beautiful and historic homes.

Episodes

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   1. Episode 1

   12 May 2023 · 60 min

   A 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.

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   2. Episode 2

   19 May 2023 · 59 min

   A collapsed ceiling means restoring writer Vita Sackville-West's study from scratch, while Rudyard Kipling's family history is revealed in a precious possession.

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   3. Episode 3

   26 May 2023 · 60 min

   Paul 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.

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   4. Episode 4

   2 Jun 2023 · 59 min

   A 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.

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   5. Episode 5

   9 Jun 2023 · 59 min

   Winston 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.

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   6. Episode 6

   16 Jun 2023 · 60 min

   The 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.