Cameras roll on Stuff the British Stole S2

Filming has commenced on a second season of Stuff The British Stole hosted by Marc Fennell (Mastermind, The School That Tried To End Racism, The Feed) for ABC.

The eight-part Australia-Canada co-production will offer an in-depth exploration of eight new remarkable treasures acquired through the years of the British Empire. Expect a spectacular range of colonial bounty, priceless jewels, breathtaking antiquities and swashbuckling tales.

The series is co-produced by Wooden Horse, WildBear Entertainment and Cream Productions (Canada) for the ABC and CBC to screen in 2024.

Kalita Corrigan, Commissioning Editor, ABC Factual and Culture, said: “The first season was wholeheartedly embraced by audiences and critics, so we’re thrilled that Marc and the team are back to shed light on the cultural, historical and societal significance of eight new mysterious artefacts amassed by the British Empire.”

Jennifer Dettman, Executive Director, Unscripted Content, CBC, said: Audiences were captivated by this series which found a new and engaging way to tell the complex and multifaceted history of the British Empire and its impact across the globe. We are excited to partner with ABC on a second season.

Screen Australia’s Head of Documentary, Alex West said, “Stuff The British Stole embarks on another enthralling global odyssey, uncovering the hidden stories of precious objects, and how colonialised societies were plundered under imperial rule. I am thrilled that we can once again support the exceptional Australian team led by the acclaimed journalist Marc Fennell. This engaging and timely exploration delves deeper into the cultural and historical journeys of eight new artefacts, challenging perceptions and illuminating the complex and contested tapestry of the past in Australia and across the world. Prepare to embark on an emotional and intellectually riveting journey into these untold stories.”

“Audiences came to season one in huge numbers, and we are proud to be working once again with two great broadcasters in the ABC and CBC in Canada. Marc’s deft handling of these remarkable stories is not only grippingly entertaining but shows us that history is complicated,” said the Executive Producers from Wooden Horse, Wild Bear Entertainment and Cream Productions.

Major production investment from Screen Australia. Financed with support from the Canada Media Fund, Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit, Ontario Creates. Produced in association with VicScreen. FremantleMedia will distribute the series world-wide.

The third season of the award-winning Stuff The British Stole podcast has launched with a new episode dropping on Wednesdays. The Girl Called Pocahontas will be released tomorrow, with The Unfinished Prince, The Head in the Library, Bottles in the Basement, Zero Marks the Spot, and The Fever Tree Hunt now available to listen to on the ABC listen app, CBC Listen or wherever audiences get their podcasts.

Production credit: An Australia-Canada co-production, Stuff the British Stole is co-produced by Wooden Horse, WildBear Entertainment and Cream Productions (Canada) for the ABC and CBC. Major production investment from Screen Australia. Financed with support from the Canada Media Fund, Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit, Ontario Creates. Produced in association with VicScreen. FremantleMedia will distribute the series world-wide.

Executive producers: Richard Finlayson and Jude Troy (Wooden Horse); Alan Erson and Michael Tear (WildBear Entertainment); and David Brady and Kate Harrison (Cream Productions). Executive Producer, Creator, Writer and Host: Marc Fennell. ABC Commissioning Editor and Executive Producer: Kalita Corrigan. ABC Head of Factual: Susie Jones. ABC Head of Screen Content: Jennifer Collins. CBC General Manager, Entertainment, Factual, & Sports: Sally Catto. CBC Executive Director of Unscripted Content: Jennifer Dettman. CBC Senior Director, Documentary: Sandra Kleinfeld. CBC Executive in Charge of Production, Unscripted Content: Nic Meloney.