Secrets of the National Trust with Alan Titchmarsh - Season 3 - Eps 5: Kingston Lacy
In Dorset, Alan unearths the story of William John Bankes, an Egyptologist who filled his family mansion with treasures while exiled abroad, but never got to see the home he lovingly created. At Corfe Castle, Oz Clarke learns about William’s great, great, great grandmother Dame Mary Bankes, who resisted a three-year siege during the Civil War. Meanwhile, Joan Bakewell travels to Cambridge where the secrets of one of Kingston Lacy’s paintings are uncovered using new technology.
About Secrets of the National Trust with Alan Titchmarsh
Title: Secrets of the National Trust with Alan Titchmarsh
First Air Date: 2017-02-07
Last Air Date: 2020-12-15
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 0/10 (from 0 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 5
Total Episodes: 26
Network: 5
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
Alan Titchmarsh and a host of familiar faces have a privileged insider’s view into some of Britain’s most intriguing historical homes and gardens. Alan visits a number of fascinating buildings including Hardwick Hall, Kingston Lacy and he even sets foot inside a notorious Workhouse. Throughout the series, Alan will be joined by the likes of Dan Jones, Angellica Bell, Suzannah Lipscomb and more famous faces.
Cast
Alan Titchmarsh
Self - Presenter
