Antiques Roadshow
7.1
1979
Documentary
, Family
Antiques Roadshow is a British television show in which antiques appraisers travel to various regions of the United Kingdom to appraise antiques brought in by local people. It has been running since 1979. There are also international versions of the programme.
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Episode 26 : Series Highlights
April. 12,2009
Fiona Bruce and the team choose their favourite moments of the series and give updates on some of the star items valued. Includes the moment when a one-pound bootsale buy became the best investment in Roadshow history, with footage from the exciting auction.
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Episode 23 : Dulwich 2
February. 15,2009
Fiona Bruce and the team return to Dulwich Picture Gallery in South London to uncover more intriguing heirlooms, including an early illustration by madcap artist Heath Robinson.
There is also a mysterious set of rare and valuable miniatures found on a bus, and a book returned after a 50-year loan turns out to be worth a small fortune.
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Episode 21 : Dundee
February. 01,2009
Fiona Bruce and the team of experts are in Dundee.
Among the treasures unearthed are a valuable miniature clock smuggled out of Germany in the Second World War, and the world's first copying machine, invented by a Scot in 1780.
Plus, an extraordinary letter sent to a conscientious objector comes to light.
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Episode 19 : Wells
January. 18,2009
Fiona Bruce and the team travel to the Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset.
Among the objects under scrutiny are one of the earliest objects ever seen on the Roadshow, a painting by Rolf Harris's grandfather, and a plate reputedly found in Captain Scott's tent on the ill-fated Antarctic expedition.
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Episode 18 : Belfast 2
January. 11,2009
Fiona Bruce and the team return for another busy day at the Titanic Drawing Offices in Belfast.
Objects uncovered include a medicine chest from early Victorian times, complete with many intact medicines; an historic document marking the end of World War II; and a pair of rare Irish plate buckets worth the price of a new car.
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Episode 14 : Oxford
December. 07,2008
Fiona Bruce returns to visit Hertford College in Oxford, where she studied as a student.
Objects brought before the experts in the quadrangle include a unique record of a Beatles recording session, a Maori carving with a macabre past life, and a Russian painting, which provides a shock valuation for its owner.
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Episode 13 : Compilation
November. 30,2008
Fiona Bruce introduces previously unscreened finds from two recent venues: Lanhydrock in Cornwall and Bodnant Garden in North Wales.
Objects uncovered by the experts include a collection of jewellery made for suffragettes, a rare painting rescued from a skip at Sissinghurst, and a fascinating group of photographs recording the Queen's first Christmas broadcast.
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Episode 12 : Bodnant
November. 23,2008
Fiona Bruce and the team assemble on the lawns of Bodnant Garden in North Wales.
Items exciting the experts include an elaborate tea service made for a maharajah and designs for the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, while a rare bronze depicting the defeat of Native Americans receives a surprising valuation.
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Episode 10 : Leeds Castle 2
November. 09,2008
Fiona Bruce and the team of experts return to Leeds Castle in Kent.
Amongst the treasures uncovered are a cannonball shot at the Battle of Trafalgar and a collection of cigarette cards worth a small fortune. Plus, there's a treat in store for Blue Peter fans.
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Episode 4 : Chester 2
September. 28,2008
A busy day inside Chester Cathedral finds Fiona Bruce and the team of specialists hard at work.
Objects examined include a valuable painting which finally sees the light of day after decades spent under a bed, dozens of pairs of intricately carved miniature shoes and a collection of books worth the price of a house.
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Episode 2 : Althorp
September. 14,2008
Fiona Bruce and the team visit Althorp in Northamptonshire, once the home of Princess Diana.
Among the items under scrutiny are a valuable writing desk found in a coal shed, a sword that fought in the English Civil War, and an important painting that was found on a tip.
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Seasons
Season 30
After 200 shows, this series marked Michael Aspel's last one as the show's presenter, having hosted the show since 2000.
Season 22
After 18 years as the show's host and still the longest-serving host of Antiques Roadshow, Hugh Scully stepped down at the end of this series.
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