Stuff the British Stole
Overview
Marc Fennell embarks on a heartfelt journey across the globe, delving into the intricate stories surrounding six iconic treasures pilfered by the British Empire. As he investigates the complex histories and cultural significance of these priceless artifacts, Fennell encounters individuals and communities seeking their rightful return. This captivating exploration highlights the impact of colonialism and raises poignant questions about ownership and heritage, all while revealing the human emotions intertwined with these lost treasures. Prepare for an engaging blend of history and personal narratives that challenge perceptions of the past.
Episodes
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Jewel
Title: Jewel Plot: Marc Fennell delves into the captivating backstory of the Koh I Noor diamond, a centerpiece of the Crown Jewels. However, beneat...
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Stoned
Title: Stoned Plot: As King Charles III prepares for his Coronation, will he claim a powerful and revered artifact of Scotland? Marc Fennell delves i...
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3
Chipped Away
Title: Fragments of the Past Plot: Marc Fennell embarks on a quest to discover fragments of an enigmatic, ancient Palestinian mosaic. As he collects ...
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4
Shadow Boxer
In a gripping mystery intertwining China, the UK, and Australia, British colonial troops seized a golden warrior statue after a dramatic uprising led ...
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5
The Crow Flies
Title: The Crow Soars Plot: Crowfoot, the leader of the Blackfoot Nation, engaged in one of the most contentious treaties in Canadian history, result...
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6
The Return
For more than a hundred years, the remains of Yagan, an Indigenous Noongar warrior from Western Australia, were lost in the UK. The quest to locate Ya...
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Parthenon Sculptures
Stephen Fry teams up with Marc Fennell for an exhilarating journey, exploring the heights of the Acropolis, visiting a hidden robotics workshop nestle...
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2
Australia's Egyptian Mystery
Marc Fennell journeys to the Pyramids of Giza, explores the Nile, and delves into the core of the British Empire to investigate the mystery behind how...
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3
World's Biggest Diamond
Marc Fennell explores South Africa's inaugural diamond mine and the lavish surroundings of London to reveal the captivating story of how the biggest g...
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4
Girl And Her Doll
Title: The Doll's Tale Plot: In 2022, a worn black doll arrives from Britain to the First Nations community of lutruwita/Tasmania, bringing with it a...
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5
Irish Giant
Picture yourself on your deathbed, fully aware that doctors are eager to examine your remains. This was the reality for Ireland's tallest man, who fac...
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Operation Legacy
Title: Mission Heritage Plot: In the vibrant heart of Nairobi, Marc Fennell embarks on a quest for classified documents that uncover a dark legacy of...
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7
Great Rubber Heist
Take a moment to observe your surroundings. Rubber is ubiquitous today, but that hasn’t always been the case. Join Marc Fennell as he ventures into ...
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8
Mystery Sphinx
For many years, guests at the British Museum have been intrigued by an exhibit featuring a sphinx that strikingly resembles those found in Egypt. Marc...
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4
Noël Coward’s Present Laughter
In Noël Coward’s Present Laughter, we delve into the chaotic life of a narcissistic actor grappling with a mid-life crisis. This beloved star of th...
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5
In The Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams
In The Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams delves into the journeys of composer and lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda along with the cast as they prepare for ...
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25
Great Performances at the Met: Luisa Miller
Immerse yourself in the emotional depths of Verdi's poignant opera featuring Plácido Domingo as the devoted Miller. Sonya Yoncheva takes on the lead ...
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5
Harold Prince: The Director’s Life
Dive into the extraordinary journey of the iconic Broadway director and producer, Harold Prince, who has garnered an impressive 21 Tony Awards. This ...
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19
Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration
The melodies of iconic singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell represent some of the most exquisite expressions of human emotion ever crafted. Her distinctive...
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20
Birgit Nilsson: A League of Her Own
Explore the remarkable journey of Swedish soprano Birgit Nilsson, a defining figure in opera during the late 1950s through the 1970s. This engaging d...
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10
Kinky Boots
Celebrate the Tony Award-winning musical sensation featuring the vibrant music of pop legend Cyndi Lauper and a captivating book by Broadway icon Harv...
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15
Movies for Grownups Awards 2020 with AARP The Magazine
Join us for a glamorous awards ceremony that recognizes the remarkable contributions of actors and filmmakers who craft films that connect with older...
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21
LA Phil 100
Join us in honoring the 100th anniversary of this iconic orchestra, featuring Ravel's "La Valse" and Stravinsky's "Firebird," among other masterpiece...
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22
Leonard Bernstein's Mass
Experience the captivating presentation of Leonard Bernstein's musical at the Ravinia Festival, featuring the remarkable talents of Tony Award-winnin...
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3
Now Hear This “The Schubert Generation”
In this episode of "Now Hear This," titled "The Schubert Generation," host Scott Yoo honors the legacy of Franz Schubert. He collaborates with a group...
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4
Now Hear This “Becoming Mozart”
In the second season of Now Hear This, acclaimed violinist and conductor Scott Yoo takes viewers on an enlightening journey, exploring the hidden nar...
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5
GRAMMY Salute to Music Legends® 2020
Great Performances teams up with the Recording Academy® to present the fifth annual GRAMMY Salute to Music Legends®, an all-star concert celebratin...
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7
Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles
"Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles" is the pioneering documentary that delves into the remarkable journey of the iconic Broadway hit "Fiddler on the Roo...
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1
Black Lucy and The Bard
Delve into the romantic entanglements of Shakespeare as seen through the eyes of the enigmatic "Dark Lady." This Nashville Ballet production draws in...
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2
Intimate Apparel
A seamstress named Esther starts exchanging letters with an enigmatic man working on the Panama Canal. Set to music by Ricky Ian Gordon with a librett...
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4
Great Performances at the Met: Hamlet
In Neil Armfield’s bold staging of Brett Dean’s modern opera, Shakespeare’s tragedy is reimagined through a contemporary lens. Allan Clayton tak...
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6
Josh Groban's Great Big Radio City Show
Get a first look at the Radio City concert, with highlights from performances of "The Impossible Dream" and "The Fullest." TV-G
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8
Movies for Grownups® Awards 2023 with AARP The Magazine
Alan Cumming, the celebrated stage and screen star, takes the helm as host for this year’s ceremony, where two-time Golden Globe winner and Emmy nom...
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9
The Magic of Spirituals
Step behind the scenes of the legendary 1990 Carnegie Hall concert starring opera icons Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman. This special blends never-b...
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10
Remember This
David Strathairn, an Academy Award nominee, brings to life the true story of Jan Karski—a reluctant World War II hero who became a witness to the Ho...
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13
Now Hear This “Piazzolla’s History with Tango”
In Buenos Aires, host Scott Yoo and flutist Alice Dade trace the musical journey of Astor Piazzolla, uncovering how his compositions reshaped the tang...
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14
Now Hear This “Schumann - Genius and Madness”
Host Scott Yoo travels across Scotland, Germany, and France to explore the link between Robert Schumann’s bipolar disorder and his creative brillian...
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15
Now Hear This “Andy Akiho Found (his) Sound”
Composer Andy Akiho sits down with host Scott Yoo to reflect on how the energy and chaos of New York City influenced his creative process. He breaks d...
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16
Now Hear This “Albéniz - Portraits of Spain”
Join host Scott Yoo and Scottish GRAMMY-winning guitarist David Russell as they explore the influences that Spain imparted to composer Isaac Albéniz....
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Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best
Two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster hosts a dazzling celebration of Broadway hits spanning 1973 to 2023, filmed live at Lincoln Center’s David H. Koc...
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Richard III
In this captivating production of Shakespeare's "Richard III," Danai Gurira, known for her roles in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" and "The Walking ...
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Leonard Bernstein's Kaddish Symphony
Great Performances showcases Leonard Bernstein's Kaddish Symphony, recorded live at Highland Park’s Ravinia Festival. This remarkable presentation...
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24
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2023
In a cherished summer event, Great Performances showcases the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra's concert held in the enchanting gardens of Schönbrunn P...
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3
New York City Ballet in Madrid
In a stunning showcase at the Teatro Real in Madrid, the New York City Ballet takes center stage, delivering a breathtaking performance of two iconic...
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4
Message In A Bottle
Dive into the captivating dance and theater production by five-time Olivier Award nominee Kate Prince, featuring the music of 17-time Grammy winner St...
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5
Great Performances at the Met: Champion
In "Great Performances at the Met: Champion," acclaimed composer Terence Blanchard presents an opera inspired by the true story of Emile Griffith, a b...
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6
Making Shakespeare: The First Folio
Marking the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio, which preserved 18 of his plays from obscurity, this film explores the journey of the Firs...
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Great Performances at the Met: Die Zauberflöte
Witness the debut of director Simon McBurney at the Met with his fresh interpretation of Mozart's beloved opera. Under the baton of Nathalie Stutzman...
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From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2024
Ring in the New Year with enchanting waltzes by Strauss and other delightful pieces, all performed live from the prestigious Musikverein in Vienna. T...
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The LA Phil Celebrates Frank Gehry
Join the LA Phil in marking two decades of the Walt Disney Concert Hall with a special tribute to its visionary architect. Under the baton of Gustavo ...
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11
George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum
Great Performances – George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum is a heartfelt tribute to one of country music’s most legendary figures. The special fea...
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Now Hear This
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Now Hear This
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Now Hear This
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Land of Gold
Delve into Peter Sellars' San Francisco Opera rendition of John Adams' "Girls of the Golden West," which unfolds during the Gold Rush era. Join cast m...
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3
Patsy Cline: Walkin' After Midnight
Join a dazzling tribute concert celebrating the legendary music of Patsy Cline, featuring performances by Wynonna and other remarkable artists.
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4
Henry Mancini 100 at the Hollywood Bowl
Join Michael Bublé, Cynthia Erivo, saxophonist Dave Koz, and Monica Mancini, along with host Jeff Goldblum, as they honor the 100th birthday of compo...
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Andrea Bocelli 30th – The Celebration
Celebrate the 30th anniversary concert of the legendary Italian tenor, set against the stunning backdrop of Tuscany. This special event showcases an a...
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10
The Magic of Nureyev
Immerse yourself in Rudolf Nureyev's groundbreaking 1964 rendition of "Swan Lake," featuring the legendary ballerina Margot Fonteyn. The episode showc...
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12
Now Hear This "Boccherini: Night Music"
Scott Yoo invites musicians for an evening exploration of Madrid, delving into Boccherini’s profound affection for the city. Together, they discover...
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15
Next to Normal
Join us for this acclaimed Broadway musical, which has won both the Tony and Pulitzer Prizes, directed by Michael Longhurst and presented by London's...
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The Magic of Grace Bumbry
Explore the remarkable journey of Grace Bumbry as she ascends to international opera stardom. Highlighting her groundbreaking performances, the film d...
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3
Tiler Peck: Suspending Time
Join celebrated ballerina Tiler Peck as she battles through an injury to reclaim her spot on stage and premieres her own choreography with the New Yor...
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Twelfth Night
In this comedic tale filled with misunderstandings, twins Sebastian and Viola navigate a series of romantic entanglements following their shipwreck su...
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Nutcracker from English National Ballet
Enjoy a fresh take on the holiday classic, showcasing more than 100 talented dancers and musicians at the London Coliseum.
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Great Performances at the Met: La Sonnambula
Nadine Sierra takes on the role of Amina in Bellini's poignant story of love rediscovered. Directed by Rolando Villazón, the renowned tenor now stepp...
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13
Now Hear This – “Everyone Loves Joplin”
Scott Joplin reigned as the king of ragtime, a fresh musical genre emerging at the dawn of the 20th century. With the help of Rick Benjamin’s Parago...
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15
Now Hear This – “The Call of Istanbul”
In Istanbul, where East meets West, Scott Yoo and his wife, flutist Alice Dade, dive into a city alive with a fusion of cultures, languages, and ideas...
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Now Hear This – “The Iceland Sound”
Despite having a smaller population than Wichita, Kansas, Iceland punches far above its weight in world-class musicians. To uncover the secret behind ...
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Suffs
In this musical from Broadway, created by Tony winner Shaina Taub, the fight for women's voting rights takes center stage. It explores the personal bo...
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Irving Berlin’s Top Hat
Inspired by the classic 1935 film musical starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, this celebrated Chichester Festival Theatre revival—captured live...
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Irving Berlin’s Top Hat
This acclaimed revival of the classic 1935 musical film starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers was recorded live from the West End in January 2026. D...
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Great Performances at the Met: Arabella
The romance of Strauss transports audiences to glittering 19th-century Vienna in Otto Schenk's legendary Met production. Soprano Rachel Willis-Sørens...
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An Evening with Nicole Scherzinger
Filmed in October 2025, Nicole Scherzinger takes the stage at London’s Royal Albert Hall for the first time—marking her first major UK solo perfor...
