Crime Next Door - Introducing... The Golden Toilet Heist
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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
Published on Tuesday, 18th March 2025.
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