Fake or Fortune? - Series 13
1 - The Mystery of Churchill’s Garden
Air Date: July 21, 2025
A mysterious inscription, a famous name and a colossal price tag. The team embark on a high-stakes quest to authenticate a 'lost' Churchill. Is it genuine or a clever fake?
2 - A Tale of Two Renoirs
Air Date: July 28, 2025
The team investigate an early portrait and a charming little landscape, both believed to be by one of the biggest names in art. Could two new Renoir works have surfaced in the UK?
3 - A Modern Masterpiece for £35?
Air Date: August 4, 2025
When a keen art blogger picked up a £35 bargain at auction, he started to suspect he’d found a missing work by Frances Hodgkins. Can the team prove his hunch was right?
4 - Portrait of a Lady - in Pittsburgh?
Air Date: August 11, 2025
An American couple think their $200 portrait could be a long-lost work by artist Angelica Kauffman. The evidence is promising, but its condition raises alarming questions.
5 - What Happened Next? A Double Whodunnit
Air Date: August 18, 2025
The team return to two portraits of Black British women from the 18th and 19th centuries. How have recent changes in society transformed the fortunes of these important artworks?
6 - What Happened Next? Helen McNicoll
Air Date: August 25, 2025
The team return to the story of a painting by Canadian impressionist Helen McNicoll. Did owner David take a big money offer from a rich collector or try his luck at auction?