National Treasures of Wales

National Treasures of Wales

2014 · 1 season · 4 eps · Documentary

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Griff Rhys Jones finds out how the National Trust copes with the complexities and conflicts involved in looking after some of the nation's most-loved treasures.

Directed by Suzanne Phillips

Network: BBC Two Wales

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