With access to some of the world's best restorers and the beguiling collection of the V&A, this series takes the audience behind the scenes of the museum .
Where to Watch Secrets of the Museum • Season 2
6 Episodes
Jacob Jordaens: Renaissance Watercolours
E1
Jacob Jordaens: Renaissance WatercoloursBehind 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.
Epic Iran
E2
Epic IranSome 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.
Alice in Wonderland
E3
Alice in WonderlandAt 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.
Bacchus Vase / Minton
E4
Bacchus Vase / MintonAt 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 paintingbrings huge challenges.
Bags Inside Out/Churchill Despatch Box
E5
Bags Inside Out/Churchill Despatch BoxBehind 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 famouspainting by Constable is on the move.
Painting: The Great Renunciation of the Buddha
E6
Painting: The Great Renunciation of the BuddhaAt 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.
