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.
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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
58 minutes
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Britain's most celebrated sculptor Antony Gormley is setting out on a journey to see for himself the very beginnings of art. Show more
59 minutes
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
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Our Planet Now - Scotland Climate Change Special
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Scotland
A look at how Scotland’s people, innovators and experts are making an impact in tackling the world’s climate emergency. Show more