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Antiques Roadshow 1979

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What is Antiques Roadshow?

Antiques Roadshow is a long-running British television series that features the appraisal of antiques and collectables. Since its launch on February 18, 1979, the program has been broadcast on BBC One.

Type
TV series
Year
1979
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
936
Runtime
58 minutes
First aired
Feb 18, 1979
Last aired
Jun 7, 2026
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
BBC One
Genres
Documentary, Family
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Antiques Roadshow is a long-running British television series that features the appraisal of antiques and collectables. Since its launch on February 18, 1979, the program has been broadcast on BBC One. The show follows a team of experts from auction houses as they travel to various regions throughout the United Kingdom. During these visits, local people bring in their personal items for the professionals to examine and value. The series has reached its forty-eighth season, with more than 850 episodes produced to date. While the show primarily focuses on locations within the United Kingdom, such as the initial episode at Samares Manor in Jersey, it has also inspired various international versions. The program occasionally incorporates unique elements, such as performing a forensic test live on camera to determine the value of a gold bangle. The series continues to provide a platform for experts to assess treasures brought in by members of the public, maintaining its format of touring different towns to uncover the history and worth of diverse objects from around the world.

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“Experts travel across the United Kingdom to evaluate items brought in by local residents.”

Reasons to watch
  • expert appraisals
  • historical insights
  • diverse items
Keep in mind
  • slow pacing
  • repetitive structure

Watch it if you enjoy learning the history and value of everyday objects.

The program is suitable for general audiences.

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What is the show about?

Antiques Roadshow features experts who appraise items brought in by members of the public.

When did the show start?

The series began airing in 1979.

Where does the show take place?

Appraisers travel to various regions throughout the United Kingdom.

Are there other versions of the show?

Yes, there are international versions of the programme.

Who appears on the show?

The program features antiques appraisers and local people who bring in their items.

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