Behind the scenes at the Victoria and Albert Museum, priceless Raphael paintings give up their secrets. Keeper James gets hands-on with Beyonce’s ring and Queen Victoria’s coronet. Show more

Behind the scenes at the V&A, a Mary Quant minidress needs a deep clean. Queen Victoria’s writing case goes on show, and curators acquire the banners of Extinction Rebellion. Show more

Behind the scenes at the V&A, an original Star Wars costume is missing its head. A rare photo of David Bowie and an original road sign are added to the collection. Show more

At the V&A, Frankenstein’s monster must be brought back to life. Curators discover photographs of the real Alice in Wonderland, and Shakespeare’s First Folio is repaired. Show more

Behind the scenes at the V&A, transporting a unique car is a struggle, a rare medieval jewel undergoes a deep clean and a work of mosaic art has experimental surgery. Show more

Behind the scenes at the V&A, a suit from glam rockers Slade needs some TLC, a Michelangelo gives up its secrets and a rare Renaissance watercolour requires urgent attention. Show more

At the V&A, a rare set of Lucian Freud prints creates a stir, a fragile 600-year-old tapestry is on the move, and a new exhibition attempts to bring Alice in Wonderland to life. Show more

Some of the largest paintings ever seen at the V&A are unveiled, Manuel’s costume from Fawlty Towers goes on show, and the museum’s oldest
teddy bear has a special visitor. Show more

At the V&A, Shirley Bassey’s favourite outfit must look its best for its debut, a Victorian vase gets a chance to shine, and a rare Chinese painting brings huge challenges. Show more

Behind the scenes at the V&A, Winston Churchill’s despatch box needs attention, it’s removal day for a 350-year-old doll’s house, and a famous painting by Constable is on the move.

At the V&A, a Buddhist painting is a mystery, children’s art goes on show, and Josiah Wedgwood’s masterpiece - the Portland Vase - is brought into the 21st century.

Behind the scenes at the Victoria and Albert Museum, a toy elephant needs urgent TLC, Christian Dior gowns get a new lease of life, and Kylie's dressing room gives up its secrets. Show more

Behind the scenes at the V&A, a Beatrix Potter drawing leads to a new discovery, Tommy Cooper’s magic tricks are revealed, and a giant portrait by artist Kehinde Wiley arrives. Show more

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. Show more

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. Show more

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. Show more

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. Show more

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. Show more