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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Iconic Dorset site to feature on BBC series airing tonight
Clouds Hill will be in episode one, in the third series of the BBC's Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, airing at 9pm tonight. The hugely popular series shines a light on the experts and volunteers who look after the properties and collections in the National Trust's care. Returning to BBC Two and iPlayer, the series will feature other National Trust places in the south west – Dyrham Park, Corfe Castle and Lanhydrock. Scheduled for 9pm, the programme will explore the work going on behind the scenes to look after the incredible objects and properties in the charity's care. The series introduces viewers to the passionate staff and volunteers who care for some of the 500 places in the Trust's care, all narrated by actor and national treasure himself, Toby Jones. Clouds Hill, the small cottage used as a retreat by T.E. Lawrence or 'Lawrence of Arabia', has been cared for by the National Trust since 1937, following his tragic death 90 years ago this year. The episode explores whether a beautiful youth depicted in one of the paintings on display is in fact Lawrence. The painting by Henry Scott Tuke, an artist that Lawrence very much admired, hangs above the fireplace in Lawrence's tiny four-room cottage. Following the painting as it is cleaned and conserved, the episode also captures the detailed research undertaken by Senior National Curator for paintings, John Chu, as he tries to discover once and for all whether the man in the painting is indeed Lawrence. Visitor Operations & Experience Manager, Rachael White, says 'it is a beautiful painting and our team of volunteers have often wondered whether the painting had been altered to look like Lawrence, or whether it was actually based on him. It is great we now know – but you need to watch the episode to find out.' We would also like to thank the National Trust South Dorset Association supporter group and the T.E. Lawrence Society for supporting us with funding towards the conservation of the Tuke painting' Amanda Goodman, Commissioning Executive BBC Arts, says: 'It's a joy to bring another series of Hidden Treasures of the National Trust to life, showcasing all the intricate and specialist work going on behind the scenes. And to hear from the passionate staff and volunteers who help care for these incredible objects and buildings for us all to enjoy.' Tarnya Cooper, Conservation and Curation Director of The National Trust, says: 'Each of these programmes provides access inside our incredible historic interiors, gardens and parks for everyone to enjoy and offers truly inspiring moments of curiosity, wonder and joy. 'Our conservators and external specialists spend thousands of hours every year looking after the places and collections in our care. Hidden Treasures of the National Trust is a brilliant way of showcasing their expertise, patience and passion. 'This series has particularly highlighted the research that goes into understanding the meanings of our collections, their places in our lives and their national significance.' Clouds Hill is open to visitors on Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun until 30 October 2025 for visits by guided tour. Booking is recommended to join a guided tour. Tickets can be booked via the National Trust website or by phoning the booking line 0344 249 1895.
BBC News
07-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Headlines: Knitted tributes and tulip displays
Headlines: Knitted tributes and tulip displays 8 minutes ago Share Save Share Save Dyrham Park/ Helen R The annual 'Tulip Mania' event takes place at a historic country estate Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media. Our pick of local website stories Bristol Rovers have confirmed the return of Darrell Clarke as their new manager until 2028, six-and-a-half years on from his departure, reported Bristol Live. Wiltshire 999s told the story of how a Calne man kept an 'incredibly malnourished' dog in his faeces-ridden home. He was found to have failed to provide Rusty with food, water or veterinary care. A community is mourning the loss of two beloved geese, George and Mildred, who were killed in a car accident, reported Gloucestershire Live. More than £3,000 has been raised to cover the cost of their cremation and a memorial. Our top three from yesterday What to watch on social media A knitted post-box topper made by the local Women's Institute has appeared in Bradford-on-Avon in celebration of VE Day and the women involved in the war effort. A community share box in Frome has been set alight, scorching the inside of the wooden box. Members of the public offered to make repairs but it was deemed "too far gone" to save. An old phone box in Coleford, which has been transformed into a seed exchange hub for plants, fruits and vegetables, is almost ready for operation. More than 60 staff and volunteers put on a magnificent display of tulips at Dyrham Park. The extensive project began in November, when 20,000 bulbs were planted.
