About this season
Unique arts series venturing behind the scenes at the world famous museum of art, design and performance, the V&A.
Episodes (6)
1. Jacob Jordaens: Renaissance Watercolours
Aired 20 July 2021 • 59 min
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.
2. Epic Iran
Aired 27 July 2021 • 59 min
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.
3. Episode 3
Aired 3 August 2021 • 59 min
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.
4. Episode 4
Aired 10 August 2021 • 59 min
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 paintingbrings huge challenges.
5. Episode 5
Aired 17 August 2021 • 59 min
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 famouspainting by Constable is on the move.
6. Episode 6
Aired 24 August 2021 • 59 min
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.