The Golden Toilet Heist
An investigation into one of the UK’s most high-profile art heists: the theft of a £5m golden toilet from Blenheim Palace. How was the crime carried out and where is the gold?
The dramatic theft of a £5m gold toilet from an exhibition at Blenheim Palace in 2019 became instantly one of the country’s most high-profile art heists.
Now, this BBC investigation reveals how the crime was carried out and explores what’s likely to have happened to the conspicuous golden toilet once it entered the criminal supply chain. Will police recover the gold or any of the ill-gotten gains?
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A story of art, mystery and a solid gold toilet stolen from a British palace.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Researcher | Mary O'Reilly |
| Director of photography | Jonathan Eden |
| Reporter | Clodagh Stenson |
| Producer | William McLennan |
| Director | William McLennan |
| Editor | Colin Campbell |
| Series Editor | Gail Champion |
Broadcasts
Fri 28 Mar 202519:30BBC One South, South HD, Oxfordshire & Oxfordshire HD only- Mon 14 Apr 202520:00BBC One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
- Mon 14 Apr 202520:30BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
- Sat 26 Apr 202502:30
- Sun 27 Apr 202515:30BBC News except UK & UK HD
- Sun 27 Apr 202522:30BBC News except UK & UK HD
- Fri 2 May 202500:30BBC News except UK & UK HD
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