The Museum

2021 6.1

Trace the self-destructive fall of Della Howells, Museum Director in her 40s who begins a dangerous relationship with a young man, and descends from a respectable middle-class woman into the criminal underworld of the art world.

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Episode 1
2021-05-30
An attractive young man, Caleb, visits the Museum and meets its Director General, Della Howells. She succumbs completely to him, and they embark on a passionate affair.
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Bodies of Knowledge
2021-06-06
As Della starts her new job as the Museum's General Manager, her relationship with her son's friend, Caleb, intensifies. But what are Caleb's intentions? Why is he pursuing a relationship with both mother and son?
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The BM Goes East
2021-06-13
Della's relationship with Caleb is intensifying and a morning visit to Caleb's house has developed into a habit. But how long will the lovers be able to keep their affair a secret?
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Bursting at the Seams
2021-06-20
A look at ongoing restorations, repairs and upgrades being made to the 250-year-old British Museum.
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Episode 5
2021-06-27
In the penultimate episode of the series, Della's life takes a major turn for the worse. Having quarrelled with Sadie, her best friend seeks out Elfryn, who confides to her that he's made a major discovery regarding the authenticity of one of the Museum's most valuable paintings.
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Episode 6
2021-07-04
In the final thrilling episode of the series, Della's life is in tatters. Having betrayed her husband and son, she decides to leave the marital home - but not before making a startling discovery.