Hidden Treasures of the National Trust

20233 seriesEntertainment / Music/Arts
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BBC Two

Every year millions of us flock to the homes and gardens of the National Trust. But out of sight of visitors lies a hidden world. Behind closed doors, dedicated teams are battling to keep priceless heritage alive.

The Doll's House: Episode Image
Episode 1The Doll's House

...Trust. The Doll's House. Beatrix Potter’s dolls’ house and a portrait that could be of Lawrence of Arabia.

The Nude in the Attic: Episode Image
Episode 2The Nude in the Attic

...Trust. The Nude in the Attic. The revealing statue of a high-society mistress and a Cumbrian farmhouse are transformed.

Peacocks and Elephants: Episode Image
Episode 3Peacocks and Elephants

...Trust. Peacocks and Elephants. Kedleston Hall’s Peacock Dress, a symbol of the British Raj in India, gets a makeover.

Women on the Frontline: Episode Image
Episode 4Women on the Frontline

...Trust. Women on the Frontline. The homes of two formidable women who refused to bow down to the enemies at their gates.

Goldfinger: Episode Image
Episode 5Goldfinger

...Trust. Goldfinger. The 20th-century treasures of architect Erno Goldfinger.

Raising the Roof!: Episode Image
Episode 6Raising the Roof!

...Trust. Raising the Roof! A spectacular Cornish ceiling is resurrected, and a Tudor mansion gets a new roof.

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