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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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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?

11 months left to watch

29 minutes

On TV

Sat 26 Apr 2025 02:30

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

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