Secrets Of Britain's Historic Houses

Secrets Of Britain's Historic Houses is a TV show on SBS ONE. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 8 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in January 2026.
Last broadcast:17/01/2026 at 08:32
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The revealing statue of a Georgian high society mistress has her beauty restored at Knole House in Kent and Townend, a traditional Lake District farmhouse, undergoes a makeover.
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59:01Beatrix Potter's Dolls' House undergoes major renovation at Hilltop and in Clouds Hill a mysterious painting belonging to Lawrence of Arabia reveals its secrets.
Season 2
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In the final episode, secrets are revealed at Chirk Castle, where a rare 18th-century portrait of servant John Wilton is uncovered through conservation. At Oxburgh Hall, discoveries like a rat’s nest and a hidden portrait shed light on the Bedingfeld family. At Penrhyn Castle, the Trust works to uncover the untold stories ...
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In episode five, we visit two homes tied to ambitious owners. Saltram House in South Devon was transformed by Theresa Robinson, who commissioned renowned artists. The house's original Robert Adam-designed carpet is being conserved, along with a portrait of Theresa. At Hughenden Manor, Benjamin Disraeli's early political st...
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In this episode, we visit Anglesey Abbey, home to 15,000 treasures, including a Pagoda Clock needing conservation. At Mr. Straw's House, a 1920s time capsule, the team preserves the collection and repairs water damage. At Killerton House, the fashion team prepares for the annual exhibition, uncovering a surprising story.
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A missing masterpiece returns to its stately home after two centuries, plus the search for a buried castle, and the scrapbooks revealing one man's mission to save English country houses.
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In this episode, we explore two historic mansions near London. Cliveden House in Berkshire, once owned by Nancy Astor, is famed for grand parties and political history. The National Trust restores its portrait of Astor and preserves statues in the gardens. At Polesden Lacey, Margaret Greville’s lavish home is undergoing co...
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In this episode, we explore two unique houses built by unconventional individuals. A La Ronde, a 16-sided house on the Devon coast, was built in the 18th century. It features a Shell Gallery needing restoration. Sixty miles away, Kingston Lacy, once home to art collector William Bankes, holds a 2,000-year-old Egyptian obel...