Synopsis

A look behind the velvet rope at the UK's most beautiful and historic homes with the people saving Britain's priceless heritage.

First Air Date: 2023-05-12

Last Air Date: 2026-06-19

Number of Seasons: 4

Number of Episodes: 24

Networks: BBC Two

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Behind the velvet rope at Britain's most beautiful and historic homes.

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2023-05-12)

A painting's hidden story is revealed, a beautiful Chinese bridge is painstakingly rebuilt, and a 450-year-old table must be saved from collapse and made ready to go on tour.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2023-05-19)

A collapsed ceiling means restoring writer Vita Sackville-West's study from scratch, while Rudyard Kipling's family history is revealed in a precious possession.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2023-05-26)

Paul McCartney's childhood home is lovingly restored, a unique collection of photos is discovered in Liverpool, and an intriguing modern art installation is saved from collapse.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2023-06-02)

A unique Victorian clock is brought back to life, a portrait damaged by Georgian partying is restored, and an unusual handmade puppet reveals a hidden World War II story.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2023-06-09)

Winston Churchill's D-Day memento needs reinforcements, antique Chinese wallpaper comes under insect attack, and a Victorian A-lister's stage costume is saved for one last act.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2023-06-16)

The battle to save unique dodo and dinosaur statues in a Northern Irish garden, the hidden story behind a portrait and a Victorian garden seat's restoration to its former glory.