Antiques Roadshow 1979
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
- Updated
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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.
Should you watch it?
“Experts travel across the United Kingdom to evaluate items brought in by local residents.”
- expert appraisals
- historical insights
- diverse items
- 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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Series 1, Newbury Feb 18, 1979
- E2 Series 1, Bedworth Feb 25, 1979
- E3 Series 1, Yeovil Mar 4, 1979
- E4 Series 1, Northallerton Mar 11, 1979
- E5 Series 1, Mold Mar 18, 1979
- E6 Series 1, Buxton Mar 25, 1979
- E7 Series 1, Perth Apr 1, 1979
- E8 Series 1, Hereford Apr 8, 1979
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 Series 2, Ely Mar 9, 1980
- E2 Series 2, Llandrindod Wells Mar 16, 1980
- E3 Series 2, Trowbridge Mar 23, 1980
- E4 Series 2, Oldham Mar 30, 1980
- E5 Series 2, Maidstone Apr 6, 1980
- E6 Series 2, Camberley Apr 13, 1980
- E7 Series 2, Stoke Apr 20, 1980
- E8 Series 2, Guernsey Apr 27, 1980
Season 3 · 8 episodes
- E1 Series 3, Cheltenham Mar 15, 1981
- E2 Series 3, Troon Mar 22, 1981
- E3 Series 3, Aberystwyth Mar 29, 1981
- E4 Series 3, Aylesbury Apr 5, 1981
- E5 Series 3, Sailsbury Apr 12, 1981
- E6 Series 3, Monmouth Apr 19, 1981
- E7 Series 3, Derby Apr 26, 1981
- E8 Series 3, Bognor Regis May 3, 1981
Season 4 · 8 episodes
- E1 Series 4, Winchester Apr 4, 1982
- E2 Lancaster May 11, 1982
- E3 Series 4, St Austell Apr 18, 1982
- E4 Series 4, Leamington Spa Apr 25, 1982
- E5 Series 4, Bolton May 2, 1982
- E6 Series 4, Exeter May 9, 1982
- E7 Series 4, Scarborough May 16, 1982
- E8 Series 4, Malvern May 23, 1982
Season 5 · 8 episodes
- E1 Series 5, Harrogate Apr 3, 1983
- E2 Series 5, Gloucester Apr 10, 1983
- E3 Series 5, Dundee Apr 17, 1983
- E4 Series 5, Leicester Apr 24, 1983
- E5 Series 5, Torquay May 1, 1983
- E6 Series 5, Norwich May 8, 1983
- E7 Series 5, Southport May 15, 1983
- E8 Series 5, Folkstone May 22, 1983
Frequently asked questions
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.