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The Golden Toilet Heist

An investigation into one of the UK’s most high-profile art heists: the theft of a £5m golden toilet from Blenheim Palace. How was the crime carried out and where is the gold?

The dramatic theft of a £5m gold toilet from an exhibition at Blenheim Palace in 2019 became instantly one of the country’s most high-profile art heists.

Now, this BBC investigation reveals how the crime was carried out and explores what’s 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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29 minutes

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Friday 00:30
BBC News except UK & UK HD

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    A story of art, mystery and a solid gold toilet stolen from a British palace.

Credits

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
    BBC One South, South HD, Oxfordshire & Oxfordshire HD only
  • Mon 14 Apr 2025 20:00
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Mon 14 Apr 2025 20:30
    BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Saturday 02:30
    BBC News
  • Sunday 15:30
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Sunday 22:30
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Friday 00:30
    BBC News except UK & UK HD

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