Hidden Treasures of the National Trust opens the door to some unusual lives this Friday, 13 June, at 9:00 PM on BBC Two. The episode sets its sights on three pivotal British figures whose homes reflect their very different legacies. First up: architect Erno Goldfinger, whose name might ring a bell for James Bond fans. The program takes a close look at his work—particularly his post-war high-density housing projects—and how his ideas shaped cityscapes.
Next stop: Upton House, the Warwickshire country estate once owned by the art-obsessed Lord Bearsted. The focus this week is on a Tintoretto masterpiece in dire need of repair, illustrating the ongoing challenge of preserving delicate works within the National Trust’s vast collection.
Finally, a pit stop at the London home of Thomas and Jane Carlyle—the Victorian writer and his wife, whose newly discovered letters provide fresh insights into their everyday lives.
Hidden Treasures continues to be catnip for history buffs and Anglophiles alike. This week’s hour looks like a win-win—mixing grand estates with behind-the-scenes glimpses at how the National Trust keeps these places from crumbling into dust.
Hidden Treasures of the National Trust airs Friday at 9:00 PM on BBC Two.
