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Secrets of the Museum

Season 2 · 6 episodes · Jul 20, 2021

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    Episode 1

    Jacob Jordaens: Renaissance Watercolours

    Jul 20, 2021

    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.

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    Episode 2

    Epic Iran

    Jul 27, 2021

    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.

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    Episode 3

    Episode 3

    Aug 3, 2021

    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.

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    Episode 4

    Episode 4

    Aug 10, 2021

    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.

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    Episode 5

    Episode 5

    Aug 17, 2021

    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.

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    Episode 6

    Episode 6

    Aug 24, 2021

    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.