

Secrets of the National Trust
2017 · 5 · 60 min · 5 seasons
S05E05 · Tyntesfield
Wed, 16 Dec, 8:00 am
About
The National Trust is opening its doors to Channel 5 for the first time.
Secrets of the National Trust explores stunning estates, historic houses and miles of breath-taking landscapes and coastlines. The six-part series highlights the conservation work of the National Trust and showcase their spectacular buildings and gardens from across the UK.
Viewers will gain a rare perspective of some of Britain's most valuable heritage sites and discover hidden treasures that are often unseen by the public.
Episodes
- E01
Kingston Lacey
Wed, 18 Nov· 60 minIn Dorset, Alan unearths the story of William John Bankes, an Egyptologist who filled his family mansion with treasures while exiled abroad, but never got to see the home he lovingly created. At Corfe Castle, Oz Clarke learns about William's great, great, great grandmother Dame Mary Bankes, who resisted a three-year siege during the Civil War. Meanwhile, Joan Bakewell travels to Cambridge where the secrets of one of Kingston Lacy's paintings are uncovered using new technology.
- E02
Kedleston Hall
Wed, 25 Nov· 60 min - E03
Ham House
Wed, 2 Dec· 60 min - E04
Penrhyn Castle
Wed, 9 Dec· 60 min - E05
Tyntesfield
Wed, 16 Dec· 60 min
Cast

Alan Titchmarsh
Presenter