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Season 1, 21 episodes

Episode 1: The Kimbolton Cabinet
- Now playing
- 30m
- Mar 5, 2013
Granted privileged access to the Victoria and Albert Museum after hours, John Bly seeks out the Kimbolton Cabinet, an exquisite piece of 18th-century English furniture that promises to reveal much about not only our nation's craft heritage but also his very own childhood.
Episode 2: The Art of the Vikings
- 29m
- Mar 5, 2013
Through interpretations of some of the archaeological treasures of the Swedish National Museum, now on display in Edinburgh, Dr Janina Ramirez of Oxford University explores the fascinating wealth of Viking culture and its long-lasting influence on the British Isles.
Episode 3: Bolsover Castle
- 29m
- Mar 27, 2013
Lucy Worsley tells the story of Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire. Built in the early 17th century, it became the pleasure palace of playboy Cavalier and ambitious courtier William Cavendish. Guiding us on a tour of the castle and its remarkable collection of artworks, Lucy brings to life the spectacular masque held by Cavendish to win the favour of King Charles I. And from within the walls of this eccentric architectural gem emerges a colourful tale, capturing the tensions of early 17th-century England that would eventually lead the nation to civil war.
Episode 4: Walter Scott’s Castle
- 30m
- Jun 1, 2013
Stuart Kelly gets behind-the-scenes access as over 13,000 treasures are moved back into Sir Walter Scott’s Abbotsford House.
Episode 5: Stradivarius and Me
- 30m
- Jul 15, 2013
Clemency Burton-Hill indulges in her lifelong passion for the violin as she explores the mysterious life and lasting influence of legendary violin maker Antonio Stradivari.
Episode 7: The Art of Witchcraft
- 30m
- Aug 29, 2013
Artist Lachlan Goudie presents a personal documentary, inspired by his father, in which he investigates why witches have cast such a powerful spell over generations of artists.
Episode 8: The Hidden Jewels of the Cheapside Hoard
- 30m
- Oct 15, 2013
Jewellery designer Shaun Leane uncovers some of the secrets of the hoard of nearly 500 Elizabethan and Jacobean jewels discovered by workmen in London's Cheapside district in 1912.
Episode 9: Tracey Emin on Louise Bourgeois - Women Without Secrets
- 39m
- Nov 25, 2013
Tracey Emin offers an insight into the life and work of the French-American artist Louise Bourgeois, famed for her sculptures and installations embodying her personal emotions.
Episode 10: Castiglione - Rogue Genius of the Baroque
- 30m
- Nov 26, 2013
Helen Rosslyn makes the case for troubled, turbulent 17th century printmaker and draftsman Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione to be seen as one of the great artists of the Baroque.
Episode 11: Hogarth - One Man and His Pug
- 29m
- Mar 26, 2014
Lars Tharp appeals to the nation to help him recover a rare piece of long-lost William Hogarth memorabilia - a precious terracotta sculpture of the artist's beloved pet pug.
Episode 12: The Russian Revolutionary: Zaha Hadid on Kazimir Malevich
- 29m
- Sep 9, 2014
Architect Zaha Hadid considers the influence of Russian abstract artist Kazimir Malevich's avant-garde art on her own avant-garde architecture.
Episode 13: The Living Mountain: A Cairngorms Journey
- 29m
- Dec 2, 2014
Travel-writer Robert MacFarlane presents a documentary telling the story of Scottish poet and novelist Nan Shepherd and her book, The Living Mountain.
Episode 14: In Search of Rory McEwen
- 29m
- Feb 13, 2015
Jools Holland tells the story of his father-in-law Rory McEwen - aristocrat, artist, folk singer and pioneering TV presenter, and the man who brought the blues to Britain.
Episode 15: Wondrous Obsessions: The Cabinet of Curiosities
- 30m
- Feb 25, 2015
Professor Nandini Das reveals the story behind the Cabinet of Curiosities - the original collecting craze that began in Renaissance Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Episode 16: The Private Life of a Dolls’ House
- 29m
- Mar 3, 2015
Lauren Child explores the history of dolls’ houses, speaks to craftspeople who create perfect miniatures and meets collectors willing to pay big money for tiny objects of desire.
Episode 17: The Body Beautiful - Ancient Greeks, Good Looks and Glamour
- 30m
- Apr 8, 2015
Natalie Haynes takes a journey into ancient beauty and modern glamour, examining how our obsession with the body beautiful goes back to an era of stunning artistic achievement.
Episode 18: Nina Simone and Me with Laura Mvula
- 30m
- May 29, 2015
In a personal tribute, British soul singer Laura Mvula travels to New York to celebrate the Nina Simone songs that mean most to her and explore their musical roots.
Episode 19: Thomas Chatterton: The Myth of the Doomed Poet
- 30m
- Jun 15, 2015
Michael Symmons Roberts explores the mythic afterlife of the 18th-century poet Thomas Chatterton, whose early death was immortalised by poets, painters and photographers.
Episode 20: The Art of the Impossible: MC Escher and Me
- 30m
- Sep 20, 2015
Sir Roger Penrose takes a personal journey through artist MC Escher's work, marvelling at his intuitive brilliance and the light it still sheds on complex mathematical concepts.
Episode 21: Jacobi on Garrick: Godfather of the British Stage
- 29m
- Nov 1, 2015
Derek Jacobi goes in search of David Garrick, 18th-century superstar and the man who reinvented acting for the modern era.
Episode 23: A Very British Pornographer: The Jack Kahane Story
- 30m
- Oct 31, 2016
Neil Pearson looks at the life of Jack Kahane, who combined a career selling low-grade smut with publishing some of the most significant works of avant-garde literature.

Secret Knowledge

2013 to present
1 season
30m per episode
Documentary

7.0TMDB(2)

Overview

In a series of authored films, some of our most engaging experts reveal their favourite hidden objects, forgotten places and artistic passions.

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1 season and 21 episodes so far
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Status: Returning Series
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 21
First aired: March 5, 2013
Last aired: October 31, 2016
Original language: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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Episodes

Season 1, 21 episodes

Episode 1: The Kimbolton Cabinet
- Now playing
- 30m
- Mar 5, 2013
Granted privileged access to the Victoria and Albert Museum after hours, John Bly seeks out the Kimbolton Cabinet, an exquisite piece of 18th-century English furniture that promises to reveal much about not only our nation's craft heritage but also his very own childhood.
Episode 2: The Art of the Vikings
- 29m
- Mar 5, 2013
Through interpretations of some of the archaeological treasures of the Swedish National Museum, now on display in Edinburgh, Dr Janina Ramirez of Oxford University explores the fascinating wealth of Viking culture and its long-lasting influence on the British Isles.
Episode 3: Bolsover Castle
- 29m
- Mar 27, 2013
Lucy Worsley tells the story of Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire. Built in the early 17th century, it became the pleasure palace of playboy Cavalier and ambitious courtier William Cavendish. Guiding us on a tour of the castle and its remarkable collection of artworks, Lucy brings to life the spectacular masque held by Cavendish to win the favour of King Charles I. And from within the walls of this eccentric architectural gem emerges a colourful tale, capturing the tensions of early 17th-century England that would eventually lead the nation to civil war.
Episode 4: Walter Scott’s Castle
- 30m
- Jun 1, 2013
Stuart Kelly gets behind-the-scenes access as over 13,000 treasures are moved back into Sir Walter Scott’s Abbotsford House.
Episode 5: Stradivarius and Me
- 30m
- Jul 15, 2013
Clemency Burton-Hill indulges in her lifelong passion for the violin as she explores the mysterious life and lasting influence of legendary violin maker Antonio Stradivari.
Episode 7: The Art of Witchcraft
- 30m
- Aug 29, 2013
Artist Lachlan Goudie presents a personal documentary, inspired by his father, in which he investigates why witches have cast such a powerful spell over generations of artists.
Episode 8: The Hidden Jewels of the Cheapside Hoard
- 30m
- Oct 15, 2013
Jewellery designer Shaun Leane uncovers some of the secrets of the hoard of nearly 500 Elizabethan and Jacobean jewels discovered by workmen in London's Cheapside district in 1912.
Episode 9: Tracey Emin on Louise Bourgeois - Women Without Secrets
- 39m
- Nov 25, 2013
Tracey Emin offers an insight into the life and work of the French-American artist Louise Bourgeois, famed for her sculptures and installations embodying her personal emotions.
Episode 10: Castiglione - Rogue Genius of the Baroque
- 30m
- Nov 26, 2013
Helen Rosslyn makes the case for troubled, turbulent 17th century printmaker and draftsman Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione to be seen as one of the great artists of the Baroque.
Episode 11: Hogarth - One Man and His Pug
- 29m
- Mar 26, 2014
Lars Tharp appeals to the nation to help him recover a rare piece of long-lost William Hogarth memorabilia - a precious terracotta sculpture of the artist's beloved pet pug.
Episode 12: The Russian Revolutionary: Zaha Hadid on Kazimir Malevich
- 29m
- Sep 9, 2014
Architect Zaha Hadid considers the influence of Russian abstract artist Kazimir Malevich's avant-garde art on her own avant-garde architecture.
Episode 13: The Living Mountain: A Cairngorms Journey
- 29m
- Dec 2, 2014
Travel-writer Robert MacFarlane presents a documentary telling the story of Scottish poet and novelist Nan Shepherd and her book, The Living Mountain.
Episode 14: In Search of Rory McEwen
- 29m
- Feb 13, 2015
Jools Holland tells the story of his father-in-law Rory McEwen - aristocrat, artist, folk singer and pioneering TV presenter, and the man who brought the blues to Britain.
Episode 15: Wondrous Obsessions: The Cabinet of Curiosities
- 30m
- Feb 25, 2015
Professor Nandini Das reveals the story behind the Cabinet of Curiosities - the original collecting craze that began in Renaissance Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Episode 16: The Private Life of a Dolls’ House
- 29m
- Mar 3, 2015
Lauren Child explores the history of dolls’ houses, speaks to craftspeople who create perfect miniatures and meets collectors willing to pay big money for tiny objects of desire.
Episode 17: The Body Beautiful - Ancient Greeks, Good Looks and Glamour
- 30m
- Apr 8, 2015
Natalie Haynes takes a journey into ancient beauty and modern glamour, examining how our obsession with the body beautiful goes back to an era of stunning artistic achievement.
Episode 18: Nina Simone and Me with Laura Mvula
- 30m
- May 29, 2015
In a personal tribute, British soul singer Laura Mvula travels to New York to celebrate the Nina Simone songs that mean most to her and explore their musical roots.
Episode 19: Thomas Chatterton: The Myth of the Doomed Poet
- 30m
- Jun 15, 2015
Michael Symmons Roberts explores the mythic afterlife of the 18th-century poet Thomas Chatterton, whose early death was immortalised by poets, painters and photographers.
Episode 20: The Art of the Impossible: MC Escher and Me
- 30m
- Sep 20, 2015
Sir Roger Penrose takes a personal journey through artist MC Escher's work, marvelling at his intuitive brilliance and the light it still sheds on complex mathematical concepts.
Episode 21: Jacobi on Garrick: Godfather of the British Stage
- 29m
- Nov 1, 2015
Derek Jacobi goes in search of David Garrick, 18th-century superstar and the man who reinvented acting for the modern era.
Episode 23: A Very British Pornographer: The Jack Kahane Story
- 30m
- Oct 31, 2016
Neil Pearson looks at the life of Jack Kahane, who combined a career selling low-grade smut with publishing some of the most significant works of avant-garde literature.

Episodes

E1 Episode 1: The Kimbolton Cabinet

E2 Episode 2: The Art of the Vikings

E3 Episode 3: Bolsover Castle

E4 Episode 4: Walter Scott’s Castle

E5 Episode 5: Stradivarius and Me

E7 Episode 7: The Art of Witchcraft

E8 Episode 8: The Hidden Jewels of the Cheapside Hoard

E9 Episode 9: Tracey Emin on Louise Bourgeois - Women Without Secrets

E10 Episode 10: Castiglione - Rogue Genius of the Baroque

E11 Episode 11: Hogarth - One Man and His Pug

E12 Episode 12: The Russian Revolutionary: Zaha Hadid on Kazimir Malevich

E13 Episode 13: The Living Mountain: A Cairngorms Journey

E14 Episode 14: In Search of Rory McEwen

E15 Episode 15: Wondrous Obsessions: The Cabinet of Curiosities

E16 Episode 16: The Private Life of a Dolls’ House

E17 Episode 17: The Body Beautiful - Ancient Greeks, Good Looks and Glamour

E18 Episode 18: Nina Simone and Me with Laura Mvula

E19 Episode 19: Thomas Chatterton: The Myth of the Doomed Poet

E20 Episode 20: The Art of the Impossible: MC Escher and Me

E21 Episode 21: Jacobi on Garrick: Godfather of the British Stage

E23 Episode 23: A Very British Pornographer: The Jack Kahane Story

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Episodes

E1 Episode 1: The Kimbolton Cabinet

E2 Episode 2: The Art of the Vikings

E3 Episode 3: Bolsover Castle

E4 Episode 4: Walter Scott’s Castle

E5 Episode 5: Stradivarius and Me

E7 Episode 7: The Art of Witchcraft

E8 Episode 8: The Hidden Jewels of the Cheapside Hoard

E9 Episode 9: Tracey Emin on Louise Bourgeois - Women Without Secrets

E10 Episode 10: Castiglione - Rogue Genius of the Baroque

E11 Episode 11: Hogarth - One Man and His Pug

E12 Episode 12: The Russian Revolutionary: Zaha Hadid on Kazimir Malevich

E13 Episode 13: The Living Mountain: A Cairngorms Journey

E14 Episode 14: In Search of Rory McEwen

E15 Episode 15: Wondrous Obsessions: The Cabinet of Curiosities

E16 Episode 16: The Private Life of a Dolls’ House

E17 Episode 17: The Body Beautiful - Ancient Greeks, Good Looks and Glamour

E18 Episode 18: Nina Simone and Me with Laura Mvula

E19 Episode 19: Thomas Chatterton: The Myth of the Doomed Poet

E20 Episode 20: The Art of the Impossible: MC Escher and Me

E21 Episode 21: Jacobi on Garrick: Godfather of the British Stage

E23 Episode 23: A Very British Pornographer: The Jack Kahane Story

Episode 1: The Kimbolton Cabinet

Episode 2: The Art of the Vikings

Episode 3: Bolsover Castle

Episode 4: Walter Scott’s Castle

Episode 5: Stradivarius and Me

Episode 7: The Art of Witchcraft

Episode 8: The Hidden Jewels of the Cheapside Hoard

Episode 9: Tracey Emin on Louise Bourgeois - Women Without Secrets

Episode 10: Castiglione - Rogue Genius of the Baroque

Episode 11: Hogarth - One Man and His Pug

Episode 12: The Russian Revolutionary: Zaha Hadid on Kazimir Malevich

Episode 13: The Living Mountain: A Cairngorms Journey

Episode 14: In Search of Rory McEwen

Episode 15: Wondrous Obsessions: The Cabinet of Curiosities

Episode 16: The Private Life of a Dolls’ House

Episode 17: The Body Beautiful - Ancient Greeks, Good Looks and Glamour

Episode 18: Nina Simone and Me with Laura Mvula

Episode 19: Thomas Chatterton: The Myth of the Doomed Poet

Episode 20: The Art of the Impossible: MC Escher and Me

Episode 21: Jacobi on Garrick: Godfather of the British Stage

Episode 23: A Very British Pornographer: The Jack Kahane Story

Episode 1: The Kimbolton Cabinet

Episode 2: The Art of the Vikings

Episode 3: Bolsover Castle

Episode 4: Walter Scott’s Castle

Episode 5: Stradivarius and Me

Episode 7: The Art of Witchcraft

Episode 8: The Hidden Jewels of the Cheapside Hoard

Episode 9: Tracey Emin on Louise Bourgeois - Women Without Secrets

Episode 10: Castiglione - Rogue Genius of the Baroque

Episode 11: Hogarth - One Man and His Pug

Episode 12: The Russian Revolutionary: Zaha Hadid on Kazimir Malevich

Episode 13: The Living Mountain: A Cairngorms Journey

Episode 14: In Search of Rory McEwen

Episode 15: Wondrous Obsessions: The Cabinet of Curiosities

Episode 16: The Private Life of a Dolls’ House

Episode 17: The Body Beautiful - Ancient Greeks, Good Looks and Glamour

Episode 18: Nina Simone and Me with Laura Mvula

Episode 19: Thomas Chatterton: The Myth of the Doomed Poet

Episode 20: The Art of the Impossible: MC Escher and Me

Episode 21: Jacobi on Garrick: Godfather of the British Stage

Episode 23: A Very British Pornographer: The Jack Kahane Story