Secrets of the National Trust

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Secrets of the National Trust is a television programme, anchored by Alan Titchmarsh, which first aired on Tuesday 7 February 2017 on Channel 5{{cite web|url=https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/secrets-of-the-national-trust-revealed-in-new-channel-5-tv-series|title=Secrets of the National Trust revealed in new Channel 5 TV series - The National Trust|accessdate=12 May 2017}} and then on 5Select until 15 December 2020.

History

The show was based on Alan Titchmarsh and other well known celebrities and experts visiting National Trust properties and showing viewers stories, restoration work and other interesting facts about National Trust property and lands.{{cite web|url=https://www.charitytoday.co.uk/national-trust-secrets-unveiled-new-channel-5-series/|title=National Trust 'secrets' unveiled in new Channel 5 series - Charity Today p.30 Jan 2017|accessdate=12 May 2017}}

The programme came under scrutiny when, in Series 1 Episode 1, viewers were told that they were visiting Croome Court in Shropshire, when in fact the stately home is located in Worcestershire.{{cite web|url=http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/15080866.Doh__Bemusement_after_new_Channel_5_TV_series_tells_viewers_Croome_Court_is_in_Shropshire/|title=Doh! Bemusement after new Channel 5 TV series tells viewers Croome Court is in Shropshire - Worcester News p.9 Feb 2017|date=9 February 2017 |accessdate=12 May 2017}}

List of episodes

Each week Alan Titchmarsh was based at an anchor location. Each episode usually featured two or three cutaways to other locations with a relevant link, presented by a guest celebrity. The Kingston Lacy and Tyntesfield episodes were finally broadcast on 5Select as part of series 5 on 17 November and 15 December 2020 respectively. They were originally expected to be shown in August 2018.

Series 1:

  • Episode 1 - Tuesday 7 February 2017 - anchor location Knole House, Kent{{cite web|url=http://www.kentlive.news/knole-to-star-in-a-new-tv-show-called-secrets-of-the-national-trust/story-30107813-detail/story.html|title=Knole is to take a starring role on a Channel 5 show - Kent Live p.2 Feb 2017|accessdate=12 May 2017}} - viewed by 1.14m {{cite web|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/viewing-data/weekly-top-30/|title=BARB Weekly top 30 programmes|accessdate=12 May 2017}}
  • Episode 2 - Tuesday 14 February 2017 - anchor location Hill Top, Cumbria - viewed by 1.07m
  • Episode 3 - Tuesday 21 February 2017 - anchor location Attingham Park, Shropshire - viewed by 1.32m
  • Episode 4 - Tuesday 1 March 2017 - anchor location Quarry Bank Mill, Cheshire - viewed by 1.19m
  • Episode 5 - Tuesday 8 March 2017 - anchor location Lyme Park, Cheshire - viewed by 1.13m
  • Episode 6 - Tuesday 15 March 2017 - anchor location Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire - viewed by 1.3m

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List of co-hosts

References