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Stuff the British Stole

  • 1 Series
  • 6 Episodes
  • Category: History
  • High Definition available
  • Subtitles available

Join Marc Fennell on a globe-trotting, emotional quest for the truth as he unravels the mysteries behind iconic and priceless objects taken by the British Empire and meets those who want them back.

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All episodes for series 1 of Stuff the British Stole

  • S1 E1 · Jewel of Denial

    The true history of the Koh-i-Noor diamond, which sits at the heart of the Crown Jewels.

  • S1 E2 · Stoned

    Discover a wild heist to steal back an object - quite literally - from the British throne.

  • S1 E3 · Chipped Away

    Embark on a hunt for pieces of an ancient Palestinian mosaic scattered across Australia.

  • S1 E4 · Shadow Boxer

    British forces stole a Ming Dynasty sculpture - but why is it in an Australian gallery?

  • S1 E5 · The Crow Flies

    After Chief Crowfoot signed a treaty, his personal regalia ended up in a British museum.

  • S1 E6 · The Return

    The search for the remains of Indigenous Noongar warrior Yagan is a wild detective story.

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