Introducing... The Golden Toilet Heist
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
Crime Next Door
Gripping True Crime stories from neighbourhoods across the UK.
Series 5. The Golden Toilet HeistA 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.
Previously on Crime Next Door:
Series 1. An Assassin Comes to Town Gunshots kickstart an extraordinary tale of state terrorism.
Series 2. Servants and SaintsExploring the story and allegations of a global religious group.
Series 3. Death on the FarmAfter fifty years the community of Llangolman seek justice.
Series 4. The Salisbury PoisoningsFollow the public inquiry into the death of Dawn Sturgess.
- No. of episodes: 48
- Latest episode: 2025-04-28
- True Crime
Where can you listen?
