Treasures of the British Library - Season 1

Season 1
Episodes

Robert Winston
Professor Robert Winston picks out his favourite items in the British Library, from a colleague's pioneering lab notes to Beethoven's notebook.

Meera Syal
On a special tour of the British Library, Meera Syal discovers everything from Jane Austen's personal letters to Sir John Gielgud's scrapbooks.

Jamie Cullum
Musician Jamie Cullum explores the British Library and picks out six intriguing items that have special personal meaning to him.

Julia Donaldson
Author and Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson explores the archives of the British Library, selecting a host of profound books that have inspired her.

Benjamin Zephaniah
Poet Benjamin Zephaniah explores the British Library, picking out a host of fascinating items, including one of the first bank notes ever printed.

Alison Balsom
Musician Alison Balsom takes a personal tour of the British Library, unearthing charts made for Tudor royalty and the actual ink of Leonardo da Vinci.
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