Antiques Roadshow (1979– )

A team of experts from auction houses tours towns throughout the UK to value treasures brought in by members of the public.

Stars:

Michael Aspel, Hugh Scully, Fiona Bruce

3 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Michael Aspel	...	Himself - Presenter (174 episodes, 2000-2008)
Hugh Scully	...	Himself - Presenter (124 episodes, 1982-2007)

Storyline

A team of experts from auction houses tours towns throughout the UK to value treasures brought in by members of the public.

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Plot Keywords:

antiques roadshow | antique | two word title | non fiction

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Engelska antikrundan

Filming Locations:

Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

45 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Version of Antikrundan (1989)

User Reviews

An American's view of this lovely show....

I am one of the few Americans who used to watch this British version of "Antiques Roadshow"--long before the American version came to Public Television here in the States. Because the Brits made the first, they are to be commended on taking such a simple idea and making it work. And, work it did, as the show has been on for over 30 years!! There are a few things I really like about the British version--mostly the nice outdoor settings as well as the sorts of items you see on the show (things most Americans would rarely, if ever, see). However, I don't give the show a higher score for one uniquely British reason. The reactions of many of the guests are AMAZINGLY muted. So, for example, when lady learns that her Rembrandt she picked up at a rummage sale is an original and is worth 139023941034092321 quid, I am gobsmacked (a good British word) that the reaction is so little! And, when the public does react, I noticed that they are frequently Americans living in the UK! This is NOT an anti-British statement--I am just saying that for viewers it's less fun to watch because the folks rarely seem very happy when they learn their trinkets are, in fact, worth a fortune. Still, it's a brilliantly simple idea that has stood the test of time and we Americans owe the BBC folks our thanks.