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Secrets of the Museum

Season 2

2021 · 6 episodes

  1. 1. Jacob Jordaens: Renaissance Watercolours

    2021-07-20 · 59m

    Behind the scenes at the V&A, a suit from glam rockers Slade needs some TLC, a Michelangelo gives up its secrets and a rare Renaissance watercolour requires urgent attention.

  2. 2. Epic Iran

    2021-07-27 · 59m

    Some of the largest paintings ever seen at the V&A are unveiled, Manuel’s costume from Fawlty Towers goes on show, and the museum’s oldest teddy bear has a special visitor.

  3. 3. Episode 3

    2021-08-03 · 59m

    At the V&A, a rare set of Lucian Freud prints creates a stir, a fragile 600-year-old tapestry is on the move, and a new exhibition attempts to bring Alice in Wonderland to life.

  4. 4. Episode 4

    2021-08-10 · 59m

    At the V&A, Shirley Bassey’s favourite outfit must look its best for its debut, a Victorian vase gets a chance to shine, and a rare Chinese paintingbrings huge challenges.

  5. 5. Episode 5

    2021-08-17 · 59m

    Behind the scenes at the V&A, Winston Churchill’s despatch box needs attention, it’s removal day for a 350-year-old doll’s house, and a famouspainting by Constable is on the move.

  6. 6. Episode 6

    2021-08-24 · 59m

    At the V&A, a Buddhist painting is a mystery, children’s art goes on show, and Josiah Wedgwood’s masterpiece - the Portland Vase - is brought into the 21st century.

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