The Golden Toilet Heist
An investigation into one of the UK鈥檚 most high-profile art heists: the theft of a 拢5m golden toilet from Blenheim Palace. How was the crime carried out and where is the gold?
The dramatic theft of a 拢5m gold toilet from an exhibition at Blenheim Palace in 2019 became instantly one of the country鈥檚 most high-profile art heists.
Now, this 麻豆社 investigation reveals how the crime was carried out and explores what鈥檚 likely to have happened to the conspicuous golden toilet once it entered the criminal supply chain. Will police recover the gold or any of the ill-gotten gains?
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A story of art, mystery and a solid gold toilet stolen from a British palace.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Researcher | Mary O'Reilly |
| Director of photography | Jonathan Eden |
| Reporter | Clodagh Stenson |
| Producer | William McLennan |
| Director | William McLennan |
| Editor | Colin Campbell |
| Series Editor | Gail Champion |
Broadcasts
Fri 28 Mar 2025 19:30麻豆社 One South, South HD, Oxfordshire & Oxfordshire HD only- Mon 14 Apr 2025 20:00麻豆社 One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
- Mon 14 Apr 2025 20:30麻豆社 One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
- Sat 26 Apr 2025 02:30
- Sun 27 Apr 2025 15:30麻豆社 News except UK & UK HD
- Sun 27 Apr 2025 22:30麻豆社 News except UK & UK HD
- Fri 2 May 2025 00:30麻豆社 News except UK & UK HD
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