Stuff the British Stole
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television production |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Founder | Marc Fennell (presenter) |
Area served | Australia, Canada |
Key people | Marc Fennell (presenter) |
| Products | Documentary television series |
Stuff the British Stole is a documentary television series that first aired in 2022. This production is a collaborative effort between the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, with Australian journalist Marc Fennell serving as the presenter. The program explores disputes related to culturally and historically important artifacts that were removed by the United Kingdom during its colonial period, emphasizing calls for their return to their countries of origin.
Among the highlighted items are the Koh-i-Noor, the Parthenon Marbles, the Benin Bronzes, the Gweagal shield, Tipu's Tiger, and the Mokomokai.
The series premiered on ABC on 1 November 2022 and later on CBC on 6 January 2023. Plans for a second season have been confirmed, with a scheduled release in 2024.
At the 12th Canadian Screen Awards in 2024, the show earned a nomination for Best History Documentary Program or Series.