Tonight | Stuff the British Stole on ABC TV and ABC iview explores the contested legacy of the Rosetta Stone — Tonight, Stuff the British Stole returns to ABC TV and ABC iview with an intriguing exploration of one of the world’s most famous and disputed artefacts, the Rosetta Stone.
In Episode 3, host Marc Fennell traces the extraordinary journey of the ancient stone from Egypt to France and ultimately to Britain, unpacking how it became one of the British Museum’s most contested treasures.
The Rosetta Stone is far more than a museum piece. Its inscriptions unlocked the code of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, transforming humanity’s understanding of one of history’s greatest civilisations and cementing its place as one of the most significant archaeological discoveries ever made.
But its journey has been shaped by conflict, conquest and controversy. From its capture by French forces on Egyptian soil to its eventual arrival in London, questions remain over who really took it, where it truly belongs and whether it should be returned.
As debates over repatriation continue around the world, Marc Fennell delves into the stone’s disputed history and examines why calls for its return continue to be fiercely resisted.
Blending history, politics and cultural identity, Stuff the British Stole once again asks who gets to own the world’s treasures and who gets to tell their stories.
Don’t miss Stuff the British Stole, tonight at 8.00pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
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Tonight | Stuff the British Stole on ABC TV and ABC iview explores the contested legacy of the Rosetta Stone
About the Show
The ABC is thrilled to announce season three of award-winning documentary series Stuff The British Stole, which will premiere Tuesday 9 June at 8pm on ABC TV, with all episodes available on ABC iview.
Hosted by Walkley Award-winning journalist Marc Fennell, Stuff The British Stole continues its gripping exploration of the British Empire’s most controversial acquisitions.
Across six episodes, season 3 takes audiences on a globe-trotting investigation spanning the Caribbean, Asia and Egypt, following the trail of remarkable objects and the communities still fighting for their return. Each story reveals a tangled web of empire, power and identity, brought to life through Fennell’s signature mix of curiosity, wit and emotional depth.
Host Marc Fennell said,
“Two years in the making and shot across eight countries and all over Australia, this is easily the most epic show I’ve ever made for the ABC. We go from Hawaii to Hong Kong to the Himalayas…and even some places that don’t start with H. It’s a proper global adventure, and honestly some of my favourite mysteries we’ve ever chased. Every part of the show has been pushed further – ambitious visual effects, moving stories, breathtaking locations, and some genuinely hilarious characters.”
Based on the chart-topping podcast of the same name, Stuff The British Stole has become a standout factual series for the ABC, averaging nearly one million viewers an episode in season two*, earning critical acclaim and multiple industry awards.
Stream seasons one and two of Stuff The British Stole on ABC iview, or listen to the podcast on ABC listen app.
*Source: OzTAM Combined Metro + Regional panel, OzTAM VPM Minutes.
Production credit:
Commissioned by ABC. Stuff The British Stole, season three, is a Wooden Horse, WildBear Entertainment and Artemis Media production for the ABC. Major production investment from the ABC and Screen Australia. Financed in association with Screenwest, Lotterywest, Screen Canberra, and VicScreen. Local distribution and international sales by Fremantle.
Executive Producers: Richard Finlayson and Jude Troy (Wooden Horse); Alan Erson and Michael Tear (WildBear Entertainment); and Celia Tait (Artemis Media). Executive Producer, Director, Creator and Host: Marc Fennell. ABC Commissioning Editor: Kalita Corrigan. ABC Head of Documentary and Specialist: Susie Jones.
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