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 .
Genre: Documentary
Cast:Dorothy Atkinson , Chris Duffy , Sandy Powell , Nick Broomfield , Jimmy Tarbuck , Harris Reed , Laura Howell , Kenneth Grange , Bob Crowley , Bárbara Hulanicki , James Barnor , Yinka Ilori , Stella Miller
S1.E1 ∙ 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.
S1.E2 ∙ Episode #1.2
Secrets of priceless Raphael paintings are discovered while Queen Victoria's coronet and Beyonce's ring are meticulously examined.
S1.E3 ∙ 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.
S1.E4 ∙ Episode #1.4
A headpiece for an original Star Wars costume is needed. A rare David Bowie photo is added to the collection.
S1.E5 ∙ 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.
S1.E6 ∙ 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.
