The Genius of Carl Faberge

The Genius of Carl Faberge

Available on Prime Video, BBC Select
S1 E1: 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.