Series 13 Plot
Journalist Fiona Bruce and art expert Philip Mould investigate mysteries behind paintings.
Fake or Fortune? Series 13 aired on July 21st, 2025.
Series 13 Episodes
1. The Mystery of Churchill’s Garden
A mysterious inscription, a famous name and a colossal price tag. The team embark on a high-stakes quest to authenticate a 'lost' Churchill. Is it genuine or a clever fake?
2. A Tale of Two Renoirs
The team investigate an early portrait and a charming little landscape, both believed to be by one of the biggest names in art. Could two new Renoir works have surfaced in the UK?
3. A Modern Masterpiece for £35?
When a keen art blogger picked up a £35 bargain at auction, he started to suspect he’d found a missing work by Frances Hodgkins. Can the team prove his hunch was right?
4. Portrait of a Lady - in Pittsburgh?
An American couple think their $200 portrait could be a long-lost work by artist Angelica Kauffman. The evidence is promising, but its condition raises alarming questions.
5. What Happened Next? A Double Whodunnit
The team return to two portraits of Black British women from the 18th and 19th centuries. How have recent changes in society transformed the fortunes of these important artworks?
6. What Happened Next? Helen McNicoll
The team return to the story of a painting by Canadian impressionist Helen McNicoll. Did owner David take a big money offer from a rich collector or try his luck at auction?
