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Stuff the British Stole

2022–2026 · 3 seasons

A curious, globe-trotting history lesson that turns dusty museum objects into emotionally charged stories of loss and belonging.

Genres
Documentary
Starring
Marc Fennell, Stephen Fry
Overview
Follow Marc Fennell on a globe-trotting, emotional quest for the truth as he unravels the twisted mysteries behind six iconic and priceless objects taken by the British Empire and meets those who want them back.

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Genres
Documentary
Starring
Marc Fennell, Stephen Fry
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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • colonialism
  • art
  • power
  • justice
  • identity
Places
  • big city
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror1
Humour3
Realism9
Romance1
Tension3
Darkness5
Complexity6
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
documentary
Starring
Marc Fennell, Stephen Fry
Length
3 seasons, 20 episodes, 29 min each
Network
ABC TV
Languages
English

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