Secrets of the Museum
With access to some of the world's best restorers and the beguiling collection of the V&A, this series takes the audience behind the scenes of the museum .
- 2020-2022
- 3 seasons
- Documentary
With access to some of the world's best restorers and the beguiling collection of the V&A, this series takes the audience behind the scenes of the museum .
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
A behind the scenes look at the Victoria and Albert Museum. A toy elephant gets some TLC. A selection of Christian Dior gowns are showcased and given a new lease of life and the secrets of Kylie Minogue's dressing room are revealed.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
Secrets of priceless Raphael paintings are discovered while Queen Victoria's coronet and Beyonce's ring are meticulously examined.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
Queen Victoria's writing case goes on display while a mini dress by Mary Quant undergoes a deep clean and the acquisition of banners of Extinction Rebellion by the Museum.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
A headpiece for an original Star Wars costume is needed. A rare David Bowie photo is added to the collection.
Episode 5
Episode #1.5
Curator Kate is interested in photographs taken by Lewis Carroll, for a new exhibition about Alice in Wonderland. The Alice of the book was based on a real person, and now Kate has invited in her great granddaughter, Vanessa Tait, to help.
Episode 6
Episode #1.6
We join Catherine Sargent as she prepares a new exhibition devoted to cars. She must ensure these large objects are displayed at their best, but it's imperative that each one is moved into the museum without a scratch.
