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 3 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2022
Episode 1
Episode #3.1
Curator Annemarie prepares a major new exhibition on Beatrix Potter and, with The V&A's extensive collection of the author's work, she is hoping the exhibition will highlight Potter's special relationship with the natural world.
Episode 2
Episode #3.2
At the V&A, John Constable's landscape prints are revealed, Minnie the Minx takes charge and the memento of a royal love affair goes on show.
Episode 3
Episode #3.3
At the V&A, curators must display the museum's biggest-ever object, a bionic hand arrives and secrets of artist Eric Ravilious's work for the Wedgwood company are uncovered.
Episode 4
Episode #3.4
At the V&A, Rodin's sculptures are on the move, curators turn the page on a giant pop-up book, and photographer James Barnor reveals the tricks of his trade.
Episode 5
Episode #3.5
At the V&A, the founder of Biba flies in to see a new donation saved from a skip. Josiah Wedgwood's experiments go on show, and a beautiful fabric unseen for 170 years is revealed.
Episode 6
Episode #3.6
At the V&A, a sculpture from Donatello's workshop gives up its secrets, artist Yinka Ilori amazes the team, and designer of the Intercity 125 train Sir Kenneth Grange is celebrated.
