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Crime Next Door

Introducing... The Golden Toilet Heist

Mar 18, 2025
02:25

A story of art, mystery and a solid gold, fully plumbed in toilet stolen from a British palace.

With behind-the-scenes access at Blenheim Palace, we explore the inside story of the heist and its fallout.

Installed as part of an art exhibition, the £5 million toilet was notorious prior to its theft. Those behind the burglary remained a mystery for years. In 2025, with reporting restrictions lifted, we finally reveal their identities and the criminal past that led them to the toilet.

It's a tale of art and wealth but also security failures, ruthless criminals and missing millions.

Presenter: Clodagh Stenson. Producer: Jonathan Eden, with assistance from William McLennan. Sound Designer: Meic Parry. Story Consultants: Graham Russell and Jack Kibble-White. Executive Producers: Peter Cooke and Peter Cook. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Commissioner: Al Miskin.

Image: Getty

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