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Episode 2
Episode 2 of 6
The portraits of two high-society grandes dames give up their secrets, an Edwardian clock tower is running out of time, and a Renaissance balustrade needs an intervention.
A look at the teams who care for two luxurious mansions on the edge of London that have long played a pivotal role in society through the lavish parties and country house weekends they hosted: Cliveden House, the former home of Nancy Astor, and Polesden Lacey, the weekend retreat of the heir to the McEwan's brewing empire, Margaret Greville.
Meanwhile, an Edwardian clock tower is running out of time, and a Renaissance balustrade needs an intervention.
Last on
Sat 11 Jan 202517:35
BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
Clips
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Cliveden's crack statue cleaning team
Duration: 01:52
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The mystery behind a modern masterpiece
Duration: 03:02
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Sam Roubicek |
| Director | Olly Rose |
| Executive Producer | Sarah Spencer |
| Executive Producer | Sacha Baveystock |
| Series Editor | Alex Raw |
| Producer | Lauren Pollock |
| Assistant Producer | Gemma Duncan |
| Assistant Producer | Melissa Nti |
| Line Producer | Laura Miller |
| Production Manager | Gabriel Kizilbash |
| Production Company | Blast! Films |
Broadcasts
- Fri 17 May 202421:00BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD
- Fri 17 May 202421:30BBC Two Wales HD & Wales only
- Mon 20 May 202423:15BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
- Wed 22 May 202401:50
- Sat 11 Jan 202517:05BBC Two Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
- Sat 11 Jan 202517:35BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
