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The Genius of Carl Faberge

Season 1
They were the world’s first Easter eggs - made for the Russian Tsars as Easter gifts. But they’re more expensive than any you’re received. Cultural commentator Stephen Smith goes on a hunt - from the British Royal family’s exquisite collection to the Russian billionaire who has spent $100 million on them - and uncovers the extraordinary life of the virtuoso jeweller who designed them.
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  1. S1 E1 - The Genius of Carl Faberge
    June 24, 2013
    50min
    TV-G
    They were the world’s first Easter eggs - made for the Russian Tsars as Easter gifts. But they’re more expensive than any you’re received. Cultural commentator Stephen Smith goes on a hunt - from the British Royal family’s exquisite collection to the Russian billionaire who has spent $100 million on them - and uncovers the extraordinary life of the virtuoso jeweller who designed them.
    Free trial of BBC Select

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Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Directors
Spike Geilinger
Producers
Franny Moyle
Cast
Stephen Smith
Studio
BBC
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