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S42 E20 The Battle of Britain and the Blitz

Reality

PG

58m

Sep 12, 2020

Fiona Bruce presents a special episode of Antiques Roadshow commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and the Blitz.Featuring: Fiona Bruce

Season 42, 20 Episodes

Antiques Roadshow - Morden Hall Park 1

Morden Hall Park 1,

Antiques Roadshow comes from the colourful surrounds of Morden Hall Park in south London, where big value finds include a rare Cartier driver's watch, a tiny painting by a German impressionist and a plate designed by Pablo Picasso.

Antiques Roadshow - Second World War Special

Second World War Special,

This special edition of Antiques Roadshow, marking 80 years since the start of World War II, brings fresh insights to the conflict through personal stories and family mementos.

Antiques Roadshow - Salisbury Cathedral 1

Salisbury Cathedral 1,

Antiques Roadshow comes from the grounds of Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire, where surprises include a mysterious object linked to the Titanic, a watch with connections to early moon exploration, and an undiscovered letter written by Churchill.

Antiques Roadshow - V & A Dundee 1

V & A Dundee 1,

The Roadshow comes from the V&A Dundee, on the east coast of Scotland. Fiona Bruce uncovers the fascinating story behind the design of this landmark museum and the treasures it houses.

Antiques Roadshow - Lytham Hall 1

At Lytham Hall in Lancashire finds include a rare automaton, a sketch by Lowry, a world-class watch and the medals won by Britain's first black Olympian.

Antiques Roadshow - Compton Verney 1

Compton Verney 1,

This week's Antiques Roadshow comes from the stately setting of Compton Verney in Warwickshire, where surprising finds include a charming sketch by one of the nation's favourite illustrators.

Antiques Roadshow - Morden Hall Park 3

Morden Hall Park 3,

The Antiques Roadshow returns to Morden Hall Park in London, where the experts unearth a Faberge vanity case, a ring by one of the most innovative goldsmiths of the 20th century and a magnifying glass linked to Pablo Picasso.

Antiques Roadshow - Battle Abbey 2

Battle Abbey 2,

Antiques Roadshow is at Battle Abbey in East Sussex, where treasures brought along include a diamond ring that was bought for a pound, a 17th-century violin, the most valuable ever brought to the Roadshow, and a unique telegram from Hitler.

Antiques Roadshow - Castle Ward 1

The Roadshow comes from Castle Ward on the shores of Strangford Lough in Northern Ireland, where Fiona Bruce discovers that the architecture of this unusual house has something of a split personality.

Antiques Roadshow - What Happened Next

What Happened Next,

Fiona Bruce discovers what was really inside a 200 year old bottle of wine that Andy McConnell foolishly tasted in 2016 and traces the history of a chocolate treat in the shape of the nurse that dates back to the First World War.

Antiques Roadshow - Battle Abbey 1

Battle Abbey 1,

Antiques Roadshow is at Battle Abbey, where treasures brought along include an incredibly rare Beatles guitar with an enviable history, which turns out to be one of the most valuable items ever seen on the show.

Antiques Roadshow - Salisbury Cathedral 2

Salisbury Cathedral 2,

Antiques Roadshow is in the grounds of Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire, where experts discover an eclectic mix of treasures including Napoleon's razor, letters from Enid Blyton and a piece of Queen Victoria's underwear.

Antiques Roadshow - V & A Dundee 2

V & A Dundee 2,

The roadshow comes from the foreshore beside the V&A Dundee design museum in Scotland. Fiona Bruce goes aboard the Discovery to uncover the epic story of the ship and Antarctic explorer Robert Falcon Scott.

Antiques Roadshow - National Botanic Garden of Wales 1

National Botanic Garden of Wales 1,

The roadshow comes from the lush surroundings of the National Botanic Garden of Wales in Carmarthenshire. Fiona Bruce explores the Victorian mania for collecting exotic plants and examines rare species grown inside the gigantic bio-dome.

Antiques Roadshow - Morden Hall Park 2

Morden Hall Park 2,

Antiques Roadshow returns to the vibrant setting of Morden Hall Park in south London. We discover personal letters written by Mother Teresa and an exquisite bronze by the father of South African sculpture, Anton Van Wouw.

Antiques Roadshow - Lytham Hall 2

At Lytham Hall in Lancashire, finds include a chair that is believed to be from Nelson's flagship, a gruesome insight into Victorian dentistry and a fantastic series of watercolours rescued from a skip and worth thousands.

Antiques Roadshow - Compton Verney 2

Compton Verney 2,

Antiques Roadshow returns to the magnificent setting of Compton Verney in Warwickshire. Treasures brought in include illustrations from the 1930s, bronze statues from Benin in West Africa and a rare Chinese incense burner worth a small fortune.

Antiques Roadshow - Castle Ward 2

Antiques Roadshow returns to Castle Ward in Northern Ireland, an unusual 18th-century mansion and backdrop to hit TV series Game of Thrones.

Antiques Roadshow - National Botanic Garden of Wales 2

National Botanic Garden of Wales 2,

Antiques Roadshow comes from the lush surroundings of the National Botanic Garden of Wales in Carmarthenshire, where Fiona Bruce discovers how plant-based remedies were mixed and bottled by Victorian pharmacists.

Antiques Roadshow - The Battle of Britain and the Blitz

The Battle of Britain and the Blitz,

Fiona Bruce presents a special episode of Antiques Roadshow commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and the Blitz.

Details

Antiques Roadshow

Reality

PG

22 Seasons

44m

Experts invite members of the public to bring along their antiques for examination.

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