Every year millions of us flock to the homes and gardens of the National Trust. But out of sight of visitors lies a hidden world. Behind closed doors, dedicated teams are battling to keep priceless heritage alive.
Where to Watch Hidden Treasures of the National Trust • Series 3
6 Episodes
The Doll's House
E1
The Doll's HouseBeatrix Potter's dolls' house undergoes major renovation at Hill Top, and in Clouds Hill, a mysterious painting belonging to Lawrence of Arabia reveals its secrets.
The Nude in the Attic
E2
The Nude in the AtticThe revealing statue of a Georgian high-society mistress has her beauty restored at Knole House in Kent, and Townend, a traditional Lake District farmhouse, undergoes a makeover.
Peacocks and Elephants
E3
Peacocks and ElephantsKedleston Hall's Peacock Dress, a symbol of the British Raj in India, gets a makeover, and a rare but damaged painting from Dyrham Park reveals a controversial colonial past.
Women on the Frontline
E4
Women on the FrontlineThe battle to save the homes and treasures left by two Royalist women who refused to submit during the English Civil War - Ham House and Corfe Castle.
Goldfinger
E5
GoldfingerA moving work of art from the modernist home of architect Erno Goldfinger undergoes conservation work, and hidden messages from an old master are discovered at Upton House.
Raising the Roof!
E6
Raising the Roof!At Lanhydrock in Cornwall, a huge, 35-metre-long decorated ceiling needs saving, while in Warwickshire, the Tudor mansion Coughton Court gets an entire new roof.
