Treasures Of The British Library

Season 2

A host of famous faces pick out what they believe are the most important items in the British Library.

Where to Watch Treasures Of The British Library • Season 2

5 Episodes

  • Fiona Bruce
    E1
    Fiona BruceAt the British Library Fiona Bruce revisits girlhood favourite Jane Eyre, uncovers a 400-year-old recipe and charts the impact of the Great Fire of London.
  • Hanif Kureishi
    E2
    Hanif KureishiPlaywright Hanif Kureishi heads to the British Library to look at the work of PG Wodehouse and ER Braithwaite, before exploring its vast music collection.
  • Andrew Scott
    E3
    Andrew ScottActor Andrew Scott heads to the British Library where he uncovers sketches by Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci and a letter written by Oscar Wilde.
  • Nicola Benedetti
    E4
    Nicola BenedettiViolinist Nicola Benedetti uncovers works from Elgar and Beethoven as she picks six treasures from within the British Library that have special meaning to her.
  • Jim Carter
    E5
    Jim CarterDownton Abbey actor Jim Carter visits the British Library to pick out six meaningful items, leading him to reflect on his early days at circus school.

 

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