Hidden Treasures of the National Trust
A look behind the velvet rope at the UK's most beautiful and historic homes with the people saving Britain's priceless heritage.
Genre: Documentary
Country: United Kingdom
Type: tv
Season: 1
Episode: 1
Duration: N/A
Release:
Rating: 0.0
Season 1 - Hidden Treasures of the National Trust
2023-05-12
"A painting\u2019s 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."
2023-05-19
"A collapsed ceiling means restoring writer Vita Sackville-West\u2019s study from scratch, while Rudyard Kipling\u2019s family history is revealed in a precious possession."
2023-05-26
"Paul McCartney\u2019s childhood home is lovingly restored; uncovering a unique collection of photos in Liverpool; and an intriguing modern art installation is saved from collapse."
2023-06-02
"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."
2023-06-09
"At Chartwell in Kent, a model of the floating harbours from D-Day in 1944 is being conserved to make it stable for the future. The Beetle Wing dress and velvet cloak from Smallhythe's collection in Kent, worn by Victorian actress Dame Ellen Terry in 1888 as Lady Macbeth, require over 450 hours of needlework. At Ightham Mote, Kent, some hand-painted Chinese wallpaper needs saving from an infestation of silverfish, and an investigation into the history of a curious advertising sign is underway."
2023-06-16
"In the final episode, expert conservators at Mount Stewart, County Down, help to fix some unusual concrete sculptures which have been damaged by falling debris in a storm. A blacksmith works to restore a Victorian cast iron bench at The Argory in County Armagh and a painting conservator studies a portrait from Castle Ward in County Down to uncover more about the relationships of its subject."
Season 2 - Hidden Treasures of the National Trust
2024-05-10
"An exquisite gallery made of seashells needs shoring up, a priceless Rubens is saved from falling down and an ancient Egyptian obelisk is cracking up."
2024-05-17
"The portraits of two high-society grandes dames give up their secrets, an Edwardian clock tower is running out of time, and a Renaissance balustrade needs an intervention."
2024-05-24
"A missing masterpiece returns to its stately home after two centuries; plus the search for a buried castle and the scrapbooks revealing one man\u2019s mission to save English country houses."
2024-05-31
"A showstopping clock needs restarting, a unique 1920s house frozen in time is under threat, and a child\u2019s fancy dress costume reveals the life of its original Victorian owner."
2024-06-07
"Benjamin Disraeli\u2019s grand estate gates are given a golden upgrade, the most important carpet in the National Trust gets a re-weave, and a Reynolds masterpiece is revamped."
2024-06-14
"A mysterious portrait of a servant reveals its secrets, and two rare hidden treasures are brought back into the light."
Season 3 - Hidden Treasures of the National Trust
2025-05-16
"Beatrix Potter\u2019s dolls\u2019 house undergoes major renovation at Hill Top, and in Clouds Hill, a mysterious painting belonging to Lawrence of Arabia reveals its secrets."