Crime Next Door, The Golden Toilet Heist, Introducing... The Golden Toilet Heist

Crime Next Door

The Golden Toilet Heist

Introducing... The Golden Toilet Heist

March 18, 2025

2 minutes

Available for over a year

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