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  • BBC Two

Secrets of the Museum

  • 2020 – 2022
  • Returning Series
  • Documentary
  • ~59m / ep
  • 3 seasons
  • 9.0/10

Unique arts series venturing behind the scenes at the world famous museum of art, design and performance, the V&A.

Latest: Season 3 · 2022

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  1. E1. Episode 1

    Apr 7, 2022 · 59m

    Curator Annemarie prepares a major new exhibition on Beatrix Potter. The V&A holds the world's largest collection of the author's sketches, illustrations and writings, and now Annemarie is hoping the exhibition will highlight Potter's special relationship with the natural world.

  2. E2. Episode 2

    Apr 13, 2022 · 59m

    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.

  3. E3. Episode 3

    Apr 14, 2022 · 59m

    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.

  4. E4. Episode 4

    Apr 20, 2022 · 59m

    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.

  5. E5. Episode 5

    Apr 21, 2022 · 59m

    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.

  6. E6. Episode 6

    Apr 27, 2022 · 59m

    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.