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Collectomania
Episode 4 of 6
Caring for the curious collections at two of the National Trust’s most unusual houses, from a boy’s suit of samurai armour to stuffed birds and a living collection of rare sheep.
From Charles Paget Wade's collection of samurai armour in Snowshill Manor to the Harpur-Crewe family's immense natural history collection at Calke Abbey, this episode explores the remarkable world of collectors – and the dedicated National Trust teams working to protect their extraordinary legacies of curious collectibles, rare wildlife and living heritage.
On TV
Today18:30
BBC Two HD & England only
Clips
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Up close and personal with ancient Samurai warriors
Duration: 01:51
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Do ewe have the X factor?
Duration: 04:33
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More than one way to skin a... bird?
Duration: 01:52
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A "bonkers but beautiful" collection
Duration: 00:57
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Toby Jones |
| Producer | Gemma Duncan |
| Production Manager | Regie Gardener |
| Series Editor | Alex Raw |
| Executive Producer | Sarah Spencer |
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