Season 31 Episode 15:Dumfries House
Fiona Bruce presents a special edition from Dumfries House in Ayrshire, where she talks to Prince Charles about his involvement in the campaign to prevent the country house's unique collection of furniture being sold at auction. Treasures coming under scrutiny include an early toy train in remarkable condition, a piece of Chippendale furniture, and a glass vase purchased from a car-boot sale
Season 28 Episode 9:Manderston(2006)
The team set out their stalls in Manderston, near Berwick-on-Tweed. Items presented for their interest include objects from Queen Victoria's household, a vicious-looking mantrap and Lord Palmer's collection of rare biscuit tins worth several thousand pounds
Season 28 Episode 8:Beamish(2006)
Michael Aspel presents as the experts set out their stalls at the Beamish Open Air Museum in Co Durham. Among the items presented for their scrutiny are a music box valued at £20,000 and a rare rapier - believed to have been smuggled out of Russia in the props box of the Bolshoi Ballet. Plus, a collector of battlefield objects discusses his hobby
Season 28 Episode 7:Ipswich(2006)
Michael Aspel and the team visit Ipswich, where the treasures unearthed include a collection of spearheads dating from the prehistoric era, an early American flag, a valuable silver tankard and a pair of spectacles once owned by Napoleon Bonaparte. The quest to find Britain's most avid collector also continues, with a man who has amassed 5,000 Dinky toys
Season 28 Episode 5:Tavistock
The team values more rarities owned by the public in the Pannier Market at Tavistock in Devon. Items under scrutiny include an early inmate's uniform and cat o'nine tails from Dartmoor prison, a plate worth £1,000 and a vintage hunting horn used to sound the advance during the D-Day landings of 1944
Season 28 Episode 4:Normanby Hall
Michael Aspel and the team visit Normanby Hall near Scunthorpe, where objects brought in by the public include a pair of candlesticks won in a newspaper competition and a marble bust valued at £15,000. The presenter also meets a man with a passion for vintage lawnmower racing
Season Special :25th Anniversary Special(2004)
Twenty-five years since the programme was first aired, the roving team, many of whom have been involved since the beginning, join a selection of dedicated viewers to recall their favourite highlights. Also featured is a visit to a recent recording on a wet day, showing how resilient the British public is, and one of the experts receives an invitation to attend the American version of the show
Season Special :Eastnor Castle Special
The experts make a return visit to Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire, where they value a 17th-century wine bottle and a collection of letters, photographs and medals belonging to three suffragettes from Glasgow. Among the other treasures are a Victorian dressing case which, despite having travelled from England to Brazil and Guernsey, remains in pristine condition. Presented by Michael Aspel
Season Special :Farewell Michael
Veteran presenter Michael Aspel bids farewell to BBC's flagship antiques show with a special programme dedicated to highlights from the 200 episodes he hosted. Items highlighted include a watch that once belonged to Lawrence of Arabia - found on Michael's first roadshow. With contributions from fellow antiques enthusiasts Eric Knowles and Hilary Kay. Last in series
Season Special :Glamis Castle Special
The roving team values more decorative objects and rarities belonging to the public on a visit to Glamis Castle
Season Special :Mellerstain Special
Michael Aspel introduces a second special programme from Mellerstain House and talks to expert Deborah Lambert about the influence of Robert Adam on the decoration. He also examines unseen finds from previous shows, including a Minton figure, a Japanese dagger and a painting with a smokey past
Season Special :Royal Hospital Chelsea
Remembrance Sunday special from the Royal Hospital in London, home of the Chelsea Pensioners. Michael Aspel and the team offer their opinions on a roulette table built to foil cheats, a collection of buttons worn by Charles Dickens and a gilded bee from a royal throne thought to have magical powers
Season Special :Special/Compilation
An opportunity to view some unseen treasures unearthed by the team on their recent travels. A car boot sale purchase proves much more valuable than the money paid for it. Plus, the story of a watercolour painting bought for two cigarettes in a World War Two POW camp, told by the man who smuggled it into Britain
Season Special :Sport Relief Special
Michael Aspel meets Graham Gooch and Tessa Sanderson at Lord's Cricket Ground for a special programme dedicated to Sport Relief. Items discovered include one of the stopwatches used to time Roger Bannister's legendary four-minute mile and a medal thrown into a crowd of spectators by Jose Mourinho
Aberdeen Music Hall
Michael Aspel and the team head to Aberdeen Music Hall, where they cast their eyes over a rare Scottish broadsword bought with money saved from a youngster's paper round. Other items under scrutiny are a valuable pair of bronzes and a piece of church silver made by a leading arts and crafts designer
Abergavenny(2003)
Michael Aspel and the team of experts visit Abergavenny in Wales to offer their professional opinion on treasured items, including an intricately carved whalebone originally designed to be worn inside a corset. They also value a grisly pottery model of an infamous Victorian murder scene, and two collectors of Beatles memorabilia are united through an uncanny coincidence
Alnwick Castle
Michael Aspel and the team visit the Wills Memorial Building in Bristol, where they value a primitive painting of the city's harbour linked to an amazing story of survival, cider mugs, and a disliked, but valuable, wall clock
Althorp
The team travel to Althorp, Northamptonshire, childhood home and burial place of Diana, Princess of Wales, and residence of the Spencer family for more than 500 years. Fiona Bruce talks to Charles Spencer about living among reminders of the estate's history, and he seizes on the opportunity to ask for advice about one of his treasures. Other pieces valued include a walnut desk and a collection of paintings
Altrincham
Hugh Scully and the team visit Altrincham
ARS East Kirkby
Michael Aspel and the team pay a second visit to East Kirkby Airfield in Lincolnshire, where a squadron of classic Morris Minors join them on the runway. There's also a shock in store for the experts when a ring which was found in the roots of a tree is brought in for valuation
Arundel Castle 1(1993)
Michael Aspel and the team take the roadshow to Arundel Castle, West Sussex. Items brought into the splendid Barons Hall for inspection include a Roman artefact and a set of first edition James Bond stories signed by Ian Fleming. Plus, the most expensive valuation ever seen on the show
Arundel Castle 2
Michael Aspel and the team take the roadshow to Arundel Castle, West Sussex. Items brought into the splendid Barons Hall for inspection include a medieval pot washed up on a beach, an unusual clock that plays God Save The King, a haunted portrait and a piece of the original culture from which penicillin was first made by Alexander Fleming
Ascot
In the Pavilion at Ascot Racecourse, a small coin dug up by a young visitor yields a surprise valuation, and a model of a champion racehorse brings the house down. The first document copying machine, dating back more than 200 years, is also brought in for inspection by the experts. Fiona Bruce presents
Athelhampton House(2000)
The team visit Athelhampton House in Dorset, where discoveries include a rare Scottish drinking cup and a valuable painting
Australia 2
Unscreened gems from the team's visit to Australia last year, where finds in Sydney and Melbourne included a squatter's tool chest used by early migrants and bizarre mementos from the Beatles' only visit Down Under. There's also a staggering valuation for a rare portrait of a participant in the Boston Tea Party
Australia Compilation
The roving team value more decorative objects and rarities belonging to the public
Australia Special(2008)
Another chance to see the team's trip to Melbourne and Sydney, shown as Michael Aspel prepares to depart from the series. Items discovered included part of the keel of Captain Cook's ship Endeavour, and a collection of opera star Maria Callas's belongings
Bala(2005)
Michael Aspel and his team of experts visit Lake Bala in North Wales where they find an unusual collection of tiepins, a portrait by Charles Spencelayh, a highly valuable piece of Welsh pottery, and a two-volume set books that were personally inscribed to a local resident by Queen Victoria. Plus, expert David Battie reveals why a single item may have four different valuations, with each one being correct
Banqueting House, London - Part Two
On their second visit to London's Banqueting House, Michael Aspel and the team value a set of old pots that prove to be a substantial inheritance, and they hear the grisly tale behind an axe that arrives from the Tower of London
Barnstaple
The team discovers rarities in Barnstaple, north Devon, including a World War One pilot's watch worn by TE Lawrence, an enamel miniature by Henry Bone and a walking stick which once belonged to the Duke of Windsor. Presented by Michael Aspel
Belfast
The team values items in the first of two programmes from the former drawing offices of Harland and Wolff in Belfast, where the Titanic was first conceived, to commemorate 100 years since construction on the ill-fated ship began. Rarities under scrutiny include a nude dancer with a high price tag and a dressing table originally made for the Titanic. Fiona Bruce presents
Belfast 2
Fiona Bruce presents the second of two programmes from the former drawing offices of Harland and Wolff in Belfast as the team examines items brought in by the public. Finds include an early Victorian medicine chest, a historic document marking the end of World War Two, and a rare pair of Irish plate buckets, which turn out to be worth the price of a new car
Bickling Hall
Hugh Scully and the team visit Bickling Hall in Norfolk
Biddulph(2003)
The experts travel to Biddulph, where they value a rare 18th-century Wedgwood egg scrambler, a genuine sketch by Constable, a remarkable collection of shipping documents detailing the auctioning of slaves, and a handkerchief that Queen Victoria gave to the lady who strung her pearls. Presented by Michael Aspel
Birmingham
The roving team value more antiques and rarities
Birmingham Symphony Hall(2008)
Michael Aspel and the team visit Birmingham's Symphony Hall, where objects under scrutiny include a skull-handled walking cane, cricketing memorabilia and an Edwardian dressing case. The specialists also value a collection of signed portraits featuring Hollywood stars of the 1950s and 1960s
Bishop Auckland(2007)
Michael Aspel and the team visit Bishop Auckland in Co. Durham, where they cast their eyes over a set of skeleton keys used for a daring PoW escape during World War Two and a simple jug found on a rubbish tip. They also meet a hoarder of cat collectibles who lives with more than 10,000 feline-related objects
Bishop Auckland 2
Michael Aspel and the team pay a second visit to the home of the Bishop of Durham at Auckland Castle, where they inspect rare documents plotting a German invasion of Britain in World War Two. They also cast their eyes over a flask used for smuggling whisky and a collection of some of the first glass eyes
Blackburn
Seeking antiques in Blackburn, Scotland.
Blackpool
Michael Aspel takes the programme to Blackpool, where seaside treasures await him. Discovering the predecessor of This is Your Life's big red book, he also comes across a signed programme from the 1936 cup tie between Bolton and Blackpool, an unusual medal awarded for selling vacuum cleaners in the 1930s, and a rose-patterned Staffordshire mug which provides a clue to its famous former owner
Bodnant Garden
Fiona Bruce and the team visit Bodnant Garden in North Wales, where the treasures coming under scrutiny include an elaborate tea service made for a maharaja, and designs for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Plus, a rare bronze depicting the defeat of Native Americans receives a surprising valuation
Bolton Abbey
Fiona Bruce steps away from the news desk to take on presenting duties in a new series of the heirloom-hunting programme. In this first edition, she heads for Bolton Abbey near Skipton in North Yorkshire, where finds include a farmer's lambing chair, a small Faberge trinket, and a spent World War One bullet transformed into a key-ring
Boston, Lincolnshire(2003)
Michael Aspel and team visit Boston, Lincolnshire, to unearth more treasures from the region's attics, including a dining table valued at £25,000, a Chinese fertility figure rescued from a shipwreck, and a 1936 Olympics baseball
Bournemouth
Seeking antiques in Bournesmouth, England.
Bowes Museum(2000)Next on: Tomorrow at 8:00pm PDT - KOCE (PBS) Hugh Scully and the team visit Bowes Museum in Co Durham and discover an array of interesting artefacts including a manuscript commemorating the life of Lord Kitchener, a collection of celebrity photographs and a gold badge from an old Irish order of chivalry, which was found at a car boot sale
Brecon
Hugh Scully and the team visit Brecon to value more antiques
Bridgend(2001)
Michael Aspel and the team of experts offer their professional opinion on treasured items at Bridgend in Wales, including a Victorian hat and some locally made plates. Plus, a whale's tooth, a bow-fronted barometer and a bargain-priced pot with a surprising history
Bridlington(2002)
Fiona Bruce and the team visit the Spa Royal Hall in Bridlington, where items of interest include a valuable ceramic bathing beauty which once lived in a fairground caravan and a rare Nativity painting. Plus, the experts nominate their ideal age of elegance, and meet a woman with a passion for collecting vintage prams
Bridlington 2
Fiona Bruce presents the second programme of the series from the Spa Royal Hall in Bridlington, East Yorkshire. Items of interest include a set of rare buttons commemorating the Battle of Quebec in 1759 and artefacts excavated from the wreck of HMS Falcon. Plus, a there is first-hand account of life as a Japanese prisoner of war
Bristol(2000)Next on: Tuesday 14th July 8:30pm PDT - KOCE (PBS) Michael Aspel presents from The Wills Memorial Building in Bristol. The team are shown a pair of cider mugs from a local garden shed and a primitive painting of the city's harbour that has an amazing story of its own. Meanwhile, the owner of a hall clock is in for a surprise as the experts reveal it's worth
Bristol University(2002)
Hugh Scully and the team celebrate their 21st series in the city where it all began : Bristol
Britannia Compilation
The experts visit Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth. Presented by Michael Aspel
Burton upon Trent(2005)
Michael Aspel and his team of experts travel to Burton upon Trent where they unearth more treasures, including a Victorian suit of armour used for jousting, a valuable jewelled elephant, a patch box made in memory of Lord Nelson, an inlaid table from Goa, and a Crimea medal awarded to a man who took part in the Charge of the Light Brigade
Buxton(2001)
Michael Aspel presents from Buxton in Derbyshire, where unearthed treasures include a portrait of a girl which seems to have all the men mesmerised, a pair of pistols, a Steiff teddy bear and a valuable yellow diamond
Caernarfon(2003)
Michael Aspel and the team have a few surprises in store for the residents of Caernarfon in North Wales. Geoffrey Munn values an attractive Chinese-style art deco jade necklace and Alan Middleton discovers a stunning lantern clock. Meanwhile, the owner of a 200-year-old bleeding bowl bought for 25p from a junk shop is dumbfounded to learn its true value
Cardiff(2006)
Michael Aspel and the team travel to Cardiff to value curios and antiques belonging to members of the public. Among the items they unearth are a valuable painting purchased at a car boot sale, a clock which had been banished to the attic to gather dust, and a rare Prince of Wales tea caddy
Cardiff Castle - 2(2006)
A special edition in which Michael Aspel takes the team to Cardiff Castle, where they value antiques and curios including a ceremonial stick belonging to an African witch doctor, a historic exercise book, and an extremely rare Scandinavian drinking vessel
Carlisle
Michael Aspel leads the roving team of experts to Carlisle, where they uncover 19th-century tobacco pipes, including one in the shape of a monkey. Plus, a mysterious stoneware mug, an unloved vase and a painting bought for less than £1 that turns out to be worth significantly more
Carnoustie(2000)
The team travel to Carnoustie where they inspect a valuable coastal painting, a massive bronze of Robert the Bruce, and first editions of the Beano and Dandy
Carters Steam Fair(2008)
Michael Aspel and the team travel to Carters Steam Fair, north London. Items under scrutiny include a car-boot sale buy with a surprising valuation, an original comedy script written by Ronnie Barker, and a highly valued painting donated to a charity
Castle Ashby
Hugh Scully and the team visit Castle Ashby where they find a letter written by Captain Hardy from HMS Victory, and a Doulton ewer bought from a car boot sale for £1
Castle Ashby - Two(2000)
Hugh Scully returns to Castle Ashby to look at some of the treasures to be found in the house, including a valuable diamond star brooch and a rare marble table
Castle Howard(2000)
An alabaster carving of Mary and Jesus is discovered on a visit to Castle Howard in North Yorkshire
Castle Howard 2
The experts visit Castle Howard, in North Yorkshire, where they value a garden statue, an enamelled box and a rare 'dummy board'
Castle of Mey(2009)
Michael Aspel and the team brave the Scottish weather in a visit to the Queen Mother's former residence, the Castle of Mey. They value a host of local curiosities including a buoy made using dog skin from the Orkney Islands and a collection of regency clothing fit for a Jane Austen period drama
Chartwell(2003)
Michael Aspel and the team visit the gardens of Chartwell, Winston Churchill's former home in Kent, where treasures include a Gainsborough portrait and the signatures of Battle of Britain pilots. Plus, a Graham Sutherland painting found behind a water tank and a Russian sub-machine gun are valued
Chester 1
Fiona Bruce and the team visit Chester Cathedral, where they meet 2,000 eager visitors in the nave. Among the treasures coming under scrutiny are some of the smallest pieces of furniture ever seen on the show, an Elvis 'hound dog' which almost got the King in hot water with the police, and jewels smuggled out of pre-revolution Russia sewn into the hem of a dress
Chester 2
A second visit to Chester Cathedral sees Fiona Bruce and the team meeting the owner of a valuable painting that has spent the past few decades gathering dust under a bed. Also featured are dozens of pairs of miniature carved shoes, and a collection of rare books worth the price of a house
Chichester Cathedral(2002)
Michael Aspel presents from Chichester Cathedral, where book specialist Clive Farahar examines an impressive autograph album and silver expert Alastair Dickenson finds a fine cow creamer and a rare freedom box. A pair of inlaid pistols also cause a stir of excitement, but an Oriental chest proves to be a disappointment
Chichester Cathedral 2
Michael Aspel presents a second visit to Chichester Cathedral, where the items brought in include a 17th-century puzzle book, a rare mustard spoon, a silver picnic set and an original manuscript by 19th-century author RM Ballantyne
Clacton-on-Sea(2000)
From Clacton-on-Sea, where discoveries include an oil painting uncovered behind layers of wallpaper, and a watering can full of holes
Clitheroe(2003)
Michael Aspel presides as the team visits Clitheroe in Lancashire, where they value treasures including an early vacuum cleaner, a collection of porcelain pugs and a 17th-century gate-leg table. Plus, a painted plant pot that turns out to be worth thousands of pounds
Cliveden(2003)
Part one of two. The team visits Cliveden in Buckinghamshire, where they value a collection of jewellery found on a rubbish tip, a Stanley Spencer sketch and a brooch presented by the Prince of Wales to his tiger-hunting host. Michael Aspel also gets a surprise concerning a champion's boxing belt
Cliveden - Part Two(2002)
The concluding part from Cliveden in Buckinghamshire, where the team discover a delicate satinwood bureau brought in by a descendant of artist Joshua Reynolds, a silver cruet set, and a collection of illustrated letters from India described as the pop art of the 1850s. Presented by Michael Aspel
Clydebank(2000)
Hugh Scully and the team of experts visit Clydebank, Glasgow, where the finds include a pen-and-ink drawing by an acclaimed Scottish artist, a marine painting that caused a family row and a marble bust that narrowly escaped being thrown in a skip
Coleraine(2000)
Hugh Scully and the team visit Coleraine in Northern Ireland, where they turn up a valuable Walter Osborne portrait of an Archbishop's daughter belonging to the local cathedral, a sundial found in a hedge and some unusual 18th-century calligraphy by a man born without hands or feet
Colwyn Bay(2000)
The team value antiques and rarities at Colwyn Bay, including a 90-year-old doll's house and a collection of brochures depicting transatlantic liners
Compilation 1
Unscreened finds from recent visits to Althorp and Ascot. Items include rare documents related to the rescue of the Russian royal family by a British battleship during the revolution, modern paintings found in a skip, and an early English tapestry of unexpected value. Presented by Fiona Bruce
Compilation 1
Michael Aspel introduces previously unscreened finds from recent visits to Kedleston Hall, Derby, and Swansea's Brangwyn Hall, including a life-size model of King Kong used to promote the original film in the 1930s. Other items of interest include a pair of third-century Indian carvings and a handful of valuable jewels
Compilation 2
Fiona Bruce introduces previously unscreened finds from two recently visited locations - Lanhydrock in Cornwall and Bodnant Garden in North Wales. The treasures coming under scrutiny include a collection of jewellery made for the suffragettes, a rare painting rescued from a skip at Sissinghurst, and a group of photographs recording the Queen's first Christmas broadcast
Compilation 2
Michael Aspel presents a compilation of items presented for the experts' scrutiny around the country. Objects include an Edward VIII coronation souvenir that was hastily converted into an abdication memento, as well as Art Deco ware and one of Elton John's earliest fan letters
Compilation 3(2007)
Michael Aspel presents a compilation of previously unseen finds from recent venues. Items include a pair of figurines that escaped damage during a World War Two bombing raid, an early recipe book containing peculiar potions and a painting by one of Queen Victoria's children
Coughton Court(2007)
Michael Aspel and the team look at more rarities, this time from Coughton Court in Warwickshire. Among the finds are a Japanese depiction of dancing skeletons, a design from a leading British graphic artist and a lost masterpiece valued at £60,000
Coughton Court(2007)
Michael Aspel and the team pay a return visit to Coughton Court in Warwickshire. Among the finds brought in by the public are a letter from Agatha Christie, a medal awarded to those who came to the aid of the Titanic survivors and a rare china figure of the Queen on horseback
County Claire
Hugh Scully and the team value more antiques
Coventry(2008)
Michael Aspel visits Coventry Cathedral, where items brought along by members of the public for valuation by the experts include three precious pots, some surprising World War Two relics and a sketch of a famous artist
Crawley(1994)
Stirrup cup; snuff boxes; thistle cup from Glasgow.
Cressing Temple Barns(2005)
Michael Aspel and the team visit Cressing Temple Barns in Essex, where they view and value items including a collection of ventriloquist's dummies, an Italian chair by Bugatti, a watercolour by Russell Flint and a table by Chippendale. They also discover an ancient book of genealogy, which includes former US president Bill Clinton's ancestors
Dartington Hall 1(2006)
Michael Aspel presents the first of two editions from Dartington Hall in Devon, where the treasures on display include a set of royal cufflinks and a letter from Lord Nelson. Plus, the story of a valuable collection of silver, which astonished parishioners when it was discovered at the back of a safe in a village church
Dartington Hall - 2(2006)
Michael Aspel and the team pay a second visit to Dartington Hall in Devon. Finds under scrutiny include a French cabinet with a royal heritage, a collection of personal letters and artwork by Quentin Crisp and a rare, extremely valuable, toy rabbit
De La Warr(2009)
The roving team visit iconic modernist building the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea, to value modern decorative objects and rarities belonging to the public
De La Warr Pavilion
The team pay a visit to the modernist building The De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea, where they cast their eye over a host of colourful modern collectibles, and reveal the value of a variety of cherished items
De Montfort Hall
Michael Aspel and the team visit De Montfort Hall in Leicester for a theatrical themed edition of the popular vintage collector's series. Items featured include a collection of memorabilia from a production staged by PoWs, a set of timeworn television recordings, and a poster that is revealed to be a painting worth thousands of pounds
Douglas, Isle of Man(2000)
Hugh Scully and the team travel across to Douglas on the Isle of Man and discover a rare bowl used as an ashtray, a biscuit tin shaped like an aeroplane and a battered motorcycle which won the Isle of Man TT in 1923
Dulwich 1
Fiona Bruce and the team set up their stalls at Dulwich Art Gallery for the first of two programmes from south London. Items brought for valuation include one of the most valuable paintings to be appraised on the programme in recent years, a little-known photograph of Winston Churchill and a costume dating from the earliest days of pantomime
Dulwich 2
Fiona Bruce presents the second of two programmes from Dulwich Art Gallery. Items brought for appraisal by the experts include an early illustration by Heath Robinson, a rare and mysterious set of miniatures found on a bus, and a book which has been on loan for half a century, which turns out to be worth a small fortune
Dumfries(2005)
Michael Aspel and the team visits Dumfries, where they cast their expert eyes over items including a set of musical drinking glasses, Harry Lauder's piano and rare local silver. They also discover a valuable doll and a collection of drawings by Beatrix Potter which are revealed to be worth a small fortune
Dundee
Fiona Bruce takes the team to Dundee, where items brought in for valuation include a precious miniature clock smuggled out of Germany during World War Two and a copying machine thought to be the world's first, invented by a Scot in 1780. The experts also view an extraordinary letter sent to a conscientious objector
Dunfermline
Seeking antiques in Dunfermline, Scotland.
Dunrobin Castle 1(2003)
Michael Aspel and the experts visit the grounds of Dunrobin Castle in the Scottish Highlands in search of more antique treasures. Among the items that come under scrutiny are a grandfather clock, a French automaton doll and an unusual violin
Dunrobin Castle 2(2003)
Michael Aspel and Lars Tharp return to Dunrobin Castle in the Scottish Highlands, where they view a selection of unseen treasures from previous Roadshows, including jewellery, silver, porcelain and a collection of Star Wars memorabilia
Dunrobin Compilation
The roving team value more decorative objects and rarities belonging to the public
Dyrham Park(2003)
Michael Aspel and the team visit Dyrham Park near Bath to view and value items including a huge blunderbuss fit for a giant and a striking mustard pot. They also discover Russian jewellery given by the crowned heads of Europe to Queen Victoria's chef, while Tim Wonnacott suggests how viewers can commission heirlooms for their descendants
Dyrham Park Special(2006)
In the second programme from Dyrham Park in Wiltshire, Michael Aspel joins Lars Tharp on a tour of the house to examine its contents. There's also a chance to view some of the unseen items from previous editions, including a set of Georgian candlesticks found in a loft, a valuable Lowestoft bowl and a lipstick that once travelled the world in the possession of Lady Cunard
East Kirkby(2009)
The team visit East Kirkby Airfield, Lincolnshire where they examine more decorative objects and rarities. Plus, they share wartime memories with the visiting public in the shadow of a World War Two Lancaster bomber. Michael Aspel presents
Eastnor Castle(2001)
The experts visit Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire, where they value a wooden bicycle, an embroidered egg and the first All Blacks rugby shirt. Also among the treasures are a large pocket knife with 96 implements and a World War One pack with a bullet still lodged in it. Presented by Michael Aspel
Edinburgh(2006)
Michael Aspel and the team set up shop in Edinburgh to examine more objects brought in by the public for valuing. Items offered up for consideration include an early Mickey Mouse mascot, a rare Art Deco figurine and documents that were once the property of Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson's bodyguard - now worth £15,000
Enniskillen
Seeking antiques in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland.
Eston(2001)
Michael Aspel presents the show from Eston in Cleveland. Among the treasures unearthed are a cubist elephant by Eduardo Paolozzi, used to promote floor covering, a Victorian painting bought for five shillings and the first commercially produced toy robot, made in the 1930s
Exmouth(2009)
Michael Aspel and the team visit Exmouth on the Devon coast and uncover some valuable finds. They hear the heart-breaking story behind a collection of native Canadian embroidery and appraise a toy that once belonged to Pride and Prejudice author Jane Austen
Favourite Clips(2004)
In the final programme of the series, Michael Aspel presents a selection of highlights from the Geffrye Museum in London, including the teapot that raised enough cash to buy a house, unused model trains shipped from Germany during World War Two, a valuable owl and a collection of silver found hidden under a bed
Floral Hall, Southport
Michael Aspel and the team visit Southport's Floral Hall, where they cast their eyes over a rare medal awarded to suffragettes and a pair of barber's chairs in which the Beatles were given their mop-top haircuts. Also under scrutiny are a number of pieces brought back by early missionaries visiting Africa
Floral Hall, Southport 2
Michael Aspel and the team pay another visit to Southport's Floral Hall, where they cast their eyes over a rare perfume bottle valued at more than £2,000 and a Victorian telephone. Also coming under the experts' scrutiny is a collection of pop stars' autographs
Forde Abbey 1(2001)
Michael Aspel presents from the grounds of Forde Abbey in the West Country, where the treasures include a second-century cameo ring, an unused dagger, and two valuable ebony busts dating back to 1650, which were kept outside for quite some time because they were considered ugly
Forde Abbey 2
Michael Aspel and the team return to Forde Abbey in Somerset, where the treasures include a Delftware tobacco jar, a painting of a herd of cows by renowned Victorian artist Thomas Sydney Cooper, and a very early American toy nearly thrown away as rubbish
Fountain's Abbey
Robert Burns figurine; music box; Chippendale cabinet; picture; wine cellar.
Gainsborough(2000)
Wartime relic of famous names; skittles; Renoir painting.
Gateshead(2000)
Fiona Bruce and the team visit The Sage, Gateshead, where the treasures coming under scrutiny include a phonograph once owned by Scottish entertainer Harry Lauder, and a table cloth that was reputedly hand-illustrated by artist Francis Bacon. Plus, it takes five men to lift an item that is awarded the highest valuation ever seen in the series
Glamis Castle(2002)
The experts return to Glamis Castle, where they value a pair of Chinese Imperial bowls, a collection of more than 800 handbag mirrors, and a necklace sporting 2,000-year-old gems. Michael Aspel introduces highlights of other recent shows and explores the Queen Mother's childhood at this historic Scottish retreat
Glamis Castle
The popular series visits Glamis Castle, childhood home of the Queen Mother and the place where Macbeth is said to have killed Duncan. The experts value a posy ring with a macabre history, a dining table originally intended for supporting a coffin, jewellery which survived not only a fire but a torpedo attack and the fascinating scrapbook of a World War One pilot. Presented by Michael Aspel
Gloucester Cathedral
Michael Aspel presents the show from Gloucester Cathedral, where experts are asked to offer their opinion on the worth of objects including an early Doctor Who script, rare examples of Lalique glass and a valuable watch
Gloucester Cathedral 2
The team return to Gloucester Cathedral, where their finds include the microphone used by Churchill to announce the end of World War Two. A church coffer from 1400 is opened for the first time in living memory, and a rare bronze from the studio of Frederick Leighton produces a stunning valuation
Grantham(2000)
C.S. Lewis letters; opal necklace; silk stockings.
Grantham
The team travel to Grantham, Lincolnshire, where they value two handwritten letters from author CS Lewis and a selection of Edwardian silk stockings
Halifax(2000)
Hugh Scully and the experts visit Halifax to value a piece of Georgian furniture salvaged from a bonfire, and a set of lithographs of the town
Haltwhistle(2006)
Michael Aspel and experts visit the town of Haltwhistle in Northumberland. Among the treasures brought to light are a letter written by JRR Tolkien in which he discusses The Lord of the Rings, original fittings from the Titanic's sister ship the Olympic, and a Roman coin found near Hadrian's Wall
Hampton Court(2004)
Michael Aspel and the team visit Hampton Court to value more of the public's antiques, and cast their eyes over a rare long-case clock, an early sketch by the abstract artist Mondrian and a bronze produced by Rodin
Hampton Court - Two
Part two of two. Michael Aspel and the team return to Hampton Court to uncover more treasures from the hoards of curios brought in by members of the public. Among the items valued are a rare coral bracelet, a dress by Vivienne Westwood, a unique doll and a well-travelled pendant shaped like a pig
Harrogate 2(2002)
Michael Aspel presents the last programme of the series from Harrogate in North Yorkshire, where the experts examine several Navy log books belonging to a captain who had connections with Napoleon. Plus, a silk bedcover and a carriage clock made for the daughter of a great Victorian philanthropist
Hartlepool(2001)
The experts gather in Hartlepool, where they evaluate a Steiff teddy bear bought for a dog to play with, and a large Chinese paper passport which helped to save lives. Other items include a piece of shrapnel from the 1914 bombardment of the town and a 17th-century jar which Oliver Cromwell could have seen
Hastings(2006)
Michael Aspel and the team visit Hastings, where treasures including a Meissen pot and a sketch by Augustus John are presented to the experts for valuation. David Battie is given the honour of opening a chest containing a wedding gift that has not seen the light of day since the 1920s
Haywards Heath(2001)
Michael Aspel presents from Hayward's Heath in West Sussex, where a ventriloquist's dummy makes an appearance after 30 years in a box, and an innocent-looking, silver-topped walking stick proves to contain two feet of deadly Toledo steel. Expert Christopher Payne also reveals a table that could have been worth more if it had been made on the right side of the Atlantic
Henley-on-Thames
Oriental jade and porcelain; Venetian old master; rare book; colored plates; French candlesticks.
Hereford(2008)
New Series. To celebrate 30 years of the programme, Michael Aspel and the team return to Hereford, the city where it all began, and find the objects brought in by the public still have the potential to surprise. Collectibles include a 16th-century chair, a broken dish worth much more than was paid for it and the most expensive painting seen in the show's history
Heritage Motor Centre(2001)
The Heritage Motor Centre in Warwickshire plays host to youngsters bringing decorative objects for inspection. With special guests Trude Mostue and Quentin Wilson
Highcliffe Castle, Dorset(2000)
The team visit Highcliffe Castle in Dorset, where they value a vast array of theatrical antiques and memorabilia including letters written by actor and playwright Noel Coward. A bust of 18th-century actress Sarah Siddons is also brought for them to assess, and Lady Penelope pays them a flying visit
HMS Victory(2005)
Michael Aspel presents a special edition from HMS Victory in Portsmouth, to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. Among the finds on display are ornately decorated ostrich eggs carved by a member of the ship's crew and a box made out of debris taken from the vessel in the aftermath of the battle
Holkham Hall - Part One
First of two programmes from Holkham Hall in Norfolk, where Michael Aspel and the team discover a three-leaf clover brooch worth as much as a small car, a pair of Buffalo Bill's gloves and a cannon used on the North West Frontier in India
Holkham Hall - Part Two
Part two of two. Michael Aspel and the team pay a return visit to Holkham Hall in north Norfolk, where they cast their eyes over relics used during the Charge of the Light Brigade, a valuable glass bottle and an art deco dressing table. Also under scrutiny is a curious collection charting a remarkable life story
Hornchurch
Seeking antiques in Hornchurch, England.
Hornsea(2005)
Michael Aspel and the team travel to Hornsea in East Yorkshire. The experts unearth items to value including a rare chastity belt, a working sewing machine made in 1875 and a huge collection of Beatles memorabilia, while Michael meets a man with a passion for Humber cars
Houghton Hall(2003)
Michael Aspel and the experts value items of interest from Houghton Hall in Norfolk, including a costume worn by actor Yul Brynner, a poacher's gun in the guise of a walking stick and a collection of Oxo memorabilia. Among the more precious artefacts are a collection of 100 silver teething rattles, a small pottery cat and a rare Anglo-Saxon ring found in a garden
Houghton Hall Special(2002)
The team revisit Houghton Hall in Norfolk, where Michael Aspel discusses the history of the estate with Christopher Payne and finds out about its first owner, Robert Walpole. There's also a look at previously unseen items from the series, including a barber's chair designed for children, a nude by an artist who used local girls instead of professional models and an extremely large wassail bowl
Hughenden Manor(2007)
Michael Aspel and the team visit Hughenden Manor in Buckinghamshire, the former home of Disraeli. Rare pictures of AA Milne's son 'Christopher Robin' of Winnie the Pooh fame and a previously unknown portrait of Nelson's daughter, and some jewels thought to be paste are amongst the items under scrutiny
Hughenden Manor 2
Michael Aspel and the team return to Hughenden Manor, High Wycombe, where they uncover the previously untold story of Bomber Command's vital role at the estate in World War Two. Among the objects brought in by the public are a set of rare Victorian fairground figures and a valuable painting of an Irish landscape
Ickworth House(2000)
The team discover unusual objects at Ickworth House, Suffolk, including a toilet bowl with an intriguing story and the sole survivor from a set of two Oriental porcelain vases
Ickworth House - Two
The team revisit Ickworth House in Suffolk, where they discover the trumpet that was used to play the programme's theme tune, and a sedan chair with a family history
Jamaica(1993)
Regimental silver is abundant in Jamaica.
Jersey
Fountain pen; jade paper knife; breast ornament; rare painting.
Kedleston Hall(2007)
Michael Aspel and the team visit Kedleston Hall in Derbyshire, where they scrutinise a rare mill clock which measured both time and the workers' efficiency. Other items include a collection of 70 toasters and a pair of dusty vases whose estimated value surprises their owners
Kelvingrove Art Gallery
Michael Aspel and the team travel to Kelvingrove Museum in Glasgow. They evaluate an early toy car with a surprisingly high value, artwork drawn in the trenches during World War One, a travelling medicine chest and a wallet made from human skin
Kelvingrove Art Gallery 2
Michael Aspel and the team return to Kelvingrove Museum in Glasgow. They evaluate one of the earliest stoneware jugs ever seen on the show, a Chippendale chair worth the price of a small house, and original artwork by Scottish art nouveau proponent and watercolourist Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Kendal(2005)
Michael Aspel and the team visit Kendal in the Lake District to view and value items including Russian silver, locally made furniture, a gilt table and a clock rescued from a skip. They also discover an inscribed first edition of Beatrix Potter's Pigling Bland
Kentwell Hall(2009)
Michael Aspel and the team head to Kentwell Hall in Suffolk, where the antiquated heirlooms discovered include a riding crop lovingly made from romantic letters, and a set of toys once owned by a girl supposedly said to have inspired illustrations featured in early editions of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland
Keswick(2000)Next on: Saturday 11th July 11:30am PDT - KOCE (PBS) Hugh Scully and the team visit Keswick in Cumbria, where they cast their eyes over a 17th-century bleeding-bowl and a set of Merrymen Delftware plates. Plus, a locally made wartime pencil containing a tiny compass and detailed map of Germany
Kettering(2001)
The team visits Kettering, Northamptonshire where the host of antique treasures include a guitar once owned by Frank Ifield, an assortment of gruesome surgical instruments, two Russian Imperial Easter eggs, paintings by native artist Alfred East and a large collection of brooches made from military collar badges
Kidderminster(2001)
Pedlar dolls; bowie knife; writing desk; coffee pot vs. coffee jug.
King's College(2006)
Michael Aspel and the team travel to King's College, Cambridge, to value more of the public's antiques. Among the featured items are a letter from Florence Nightingale, an item of clothing once worn by a famous jockey, a selection of aged wedding photographs and a diamond brooch which was discovered in wartime London
King's College 2(2006)
Michael Aspel and the team returns to King's College, Cambridge, to value more of the public's curios and antiques, including a machine gun from World War One, a portrait with an unusual history and a set of rare maps charting the settlement of America
Kings Lynn(1994)
Lady's rock crystal sweetmeat box; 18-karat-gold snuff box.
Knebworth House(2001)
Michael Aspel presents the show from the gardens of Knebworth House in Hertfordshire. Among this week's treasures are a Japanese-made satsuma pot, a marine chronometer, a diamond brooch that was almost sold for £1, and a bronze Rolls-Royce emblem which could be worth £10,000 - if it is the genuine article
Knebworth House Special
At Knebworth House in Hertfordshire, Michael Aspel introduces unseen finds from previous shows, including a pair of revealing female figures originally displayed in a French brothel, and an unusual table clock with a turtle motif. Clive Farahar also describes the former owner of the house, Victorian novelist and philanderer Edward Bulwer Lytton
Knightshayes Court(2003)
Michael Aspel and the team seek out more items of rarity, heading for the gardens of Knightshayes Court in Devon, where they find a copy of a blue-blooded play with royalty on the cast list, a collection of jewellery in a gold-tooled leather box probably worn at Napoleon's court, and a huge pair of rare Doulton vases decorated with kangaroos
Knightshayes Court Exterior
Michael Aspel and the team head for the gardens of Knightshayes Court in Devon, where they find more valuable objects and decorative items
Knightshayes Court Special(2003)
The team visit Knightshayes Court, Devon, where they value more household treasures, including a painting found in a damp attic, and a diamond brooch containing a rare green stone. Plus, a letter from one of Nelson's captains, who carried dispatches to him from Italy. The document details the great hero's meeting with Lord and Lady Hamilton, and a curious cure for a dying prince, who was placed in a sheep's carcass to preserve him
Lacock Abbey(2008)
Michael Aspel and the team visit Lacock Abbey, where items under scrutiny include a collection of objects celebrating the French Revolution and a set of chairs designed by Chippendale. They also cast their eyes over a small pottery owl, which turns plenty of heads when the experts give their valuation
Lacock Abbey 2
Michael Aspel and the team pay a return visit to Lacock Abbey in Wiltshire, where they value a cabinet crammed with six generations of treasures and a sword used at the Battle of Waterloo. They also cast their eyes over a Wedgwood teapot featured in an early photograph by Fox Talbot
Lake District
Shoes; swords; Beatrix Potter napkin; brooch.
Lampeter(2006)
Michael Aspel and the team examine more of the public's treasures brought for their scrutiny to Lampeter in central Wales. Objects valued include a bust of celebrated Welsh writer Dylan Thomas, an early book of silhouettes and a plate bought by its owner for a mere £5 that turns out to be worth £10,000
Lancaster(2007)
Michael Aspel and the team visit Lancaster to value more objects and rarities brought in by the public. Items include an expensive pair of clogs, an emotional series of letters written during the Crimean War, an anti-slavery ring and an intricately woven tapestry thought to be worth £10,000
Lanhydrock
Fiona Bruce and the team unearth treasures in Lanhydrock, near Bodmin in Cornwall, where finds include a gold bangle inlaid with precious stones discovered at the bottom of a water tank, a silver cup, and an early Valentine that tells the story of an unrequited love affair
Leeds
The roving team values decorative objects, rarities and oddities at Leeds Town Hall, including a picture by an Australian war artist, a silver claret jug and a painting with a hole through its middle
Leeds Armouries Compilation(2002)Next on: Thursday 9th July 6:00pm PDT - KRMA (PBS) Michael Aspel visits Leeds Royal Armouries with arms expert Bill Harriman, and presents unseen footage from other programmes. Among the treasures on show is a toy train made for Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert
Leeds Castle 1
Ceramics expert Henry Sandon has a memorable day when Fiona Bruce and the team visit Leeds Castle near Maidstone, Kent. Among the treasures coming under scrutiny are a rare painting illustrating the first World War One air raids over London, a casket reputedly owned by Anne Boleyn and a collection of 1,000 tiepins
Leeds Castle 2
Fiona Bruce and the team return to Leeds Castle near Maidstone, Kent, where among the treasures uncovered are a cannonball used at the Battle of Trafalgar and a collection of cigarette cards said to be worth a small fortune. There is also a treat in store for fans of Blue Peter
Leominster
Seeking antiques in Leominster, England.
Lichfield & Normanby
The roving team values more decorative objects and rarities belonging to the public
Lichfield Cathedral(2006)
Michael Aspel and the team begin their tour of the country at Lichfield Cathedral in the Midlands. Among the objects brought in for their scrutiny are a statue thought to be from Tutankhamun's burial chamber, an early set of Punch and Judy puppets and a sword pistol once the property of Lord Nelson - valued at £20,000
Liverpool
Postcards; Meissen plates; paintings; furniture; jewelry.
Liverpool 2
Michael Aspel presents the show from St George's Hall, Liverpool, where the fascinating finds brought in by members of the public include a signed copy of the Beatles' first single. A valuable picture frame, a candelabrum from Hitler's final Berlin retreat, a tiepin commemorating the death of Admiral Nelson and an exceptionally rare teapot make it an exciting day for the experts
Llangollen
Platinum and diamond brooch; Victorian credenza; painting; table.
Lochgilphead
Michael Aspel and his roving team of experts value more antiques and rarities in Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, including a pair of Staffordshire zebras, a painting by Scottish artist Hamilton McKenzie, a carved bone ship made by Napoleonic prisoners of war, and a painted asbestos tile by Kurt Schwitters produced in a World War Two internment camp
London to Brighton Special(2006)
Michael Aspel introduces a special edition to celebrate the London to Brighton veteran car race, taking viewers on a journey through the golden age of motoring. Featuring expert opinion from Eric Knowles and Hilary Kay
Londonderry(2007)
Michael Aspel and the team make the show's first trip to Londonderry, where they value more objects brought in by the public. Among items displayed for their scrutiny are a set of intricate hand-cut pictures, a cushion woven from human hair and a collection of silver worth over £100,000
Lord's
Expert opinions come thick and fast from the Indoor School at Lord's, where items include a cricket bat used to win the Ashes, a stirrup cup depicting an Irish wolfhound and a pair of bronze American Indians
Lowestoft(2000)
Hugh Scully and the team head for Lowestoft where they discover two rare porcelain bowls, a Sevres potty from Woburn Abbey and a traveller's calendar watch with seven dials telling the time around the world
Lyme Park(2000)
The grounds of Lyme Park in Cheshire provide the setting for the discovery of more treasures, including a valuable objet d'art and an early edition of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
Manchester
Seeking antiques in Manchester, England.
Manchester - Victoria Baths(2006)
Michael Aspel and the team visit Victoria Baths in Manchester, which won the first series of Restoration in 2003. Among the finds on display are an art deco cigarette case bought at a car-boot sale, a machine which was designed to cure any illness through electrical impulses, and an ornate pedestal worth a small fortune
Mansion House(2002)Next on: Thursday 16th July 6:00pm PDT - KRMA (PBS) The experts visit Mansion House in London, and value items belonging to members of the public, including a rare plate dug up on a building site 15 years ago, a small desk dating back to 1785 and locks of hair from Lord Nelson and the Duke of Wellington. Michael Aspel presents
Marlborough
Hugh Scully and the team visit Marlborough College
Melbourne(2007)
The team's first trip to Australia saw 20,000 fans apply for tickets. The lucky few bring their objects to the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne, as the experts value relics from gold strikes, a flag flown at the Battle of Trafalgar and a sad-looking bear with an astounding price tag
Melksham
Another chance to see a visit to Melksham in Wiltshire, when some of the objects on view included a dagger worn by a Cossack, a drawing by Edmund Dulac, a dog collar made in 1784, a collection of bedpans and a gold box found in the mud in Wales. Presented by Michael Aspel
Melksham, Wiltshire(2001)
A Cossack dagger; a drawing by Edmund Dulac; a dog collar made in 1784; a collection of bedpans; a gold box.
Mellerstain House(2001)
The experts visit Mellerstain House on the Scottish Borders and come across some interesting finds, including a Lowry doodle, a dressing case and a valuable majolica dish. Michael Aspel presents
Mellerstain House Special(2001)
The team visit Mellerstain House in Scotland where interesting finds include a colourful Minton figure and a Japanese dagger with an interesting history
Middleport
Michael Aspel presents from a working Victorian pottery in Middleport, Staffordshire, where the experts view a portrait of William Gladstone that was thought to have been lost, a pendant worth considerably more than its 50p purchase price, and a valuable pair of small rice bowls
Minehead(1999)
Hugh Scully and the team visit Minehead to value more antiques
Montacute(2007)
Michael Aspel and the team visit Montacute House in Somerset, where they value more objects brought in by the public. Among the items are chairs that were aboard one of Nelson's ships during the Battle of Trafalgar, and vintage underwear collected by a vicar's wife
Montacute 2
The team visit Montacute House in Somerset for a second time to value more objects brought in by the public. Among the items shown is one of the rarest pieces seen on the show, a piece of silver dug up from a garden, as well as Winnie the Pooh illustrations and a steam-powered car
Morpeth(2000)
The team find more treasures, including two paintings of Venice, an engraved crystal glass, and a love token found in an Oxfam shop
Motherwell(1994)
Seeking antiques in Motherwell, Scotland; Glasgow School paintings; carved oak sideboard.
Mount Stewart(2006)
The team travel to Mount Stewart, Co Down in Northern Ireland, where they cast their eyes over a badly damaged painting once thrown in a skip before giving it a staggering valuation. Other finds include a memento of Laurel and Hardy, while Henry Sandon is introduced to a mug bearing his spitting image
Mount Stewart 2(2006)
Michael Aspel and the roving Roadshow experts return to Northern Ireland for a second visit and again set up camp at Mount Stewart in Co Down. This time they find a rare Wedgwood cup and saucer, and a teddy bear which has been kept in a box for 40 years
National Archives(2004)
Michael Aspel presents a special edition from the National Archives at Kew, where he explores treasures including the Domesday Book and the SOS telegram sent by the Titanic. Among the items valued by the team are early documents chronicling the work of the suffragettes, a picture made entirely out of human hair and a mahogany coffer, presented as a gift by King James I
National Maritime Museum Special(2003)
The team values more decorative objects and rarities during a special visit to Falmouth's National Maritime Museum, where they enjoy a tour of the building and view treasures including a Liberty belt-buckle, a collection of autographs from the 1960s and a 16th-century jar - which was purchased for the bargain price of £1. Presented by Michael Aspel
Newmarket(2001)
A day at Newmarket racecourse brings out equine-themed valuables, including a bronze of the racehorse Ibrahim, which has retained its worth despite a wonky ear caused by a fall. An inscribed loving cup also comes under scrutiny, along with a pearlware horse which holds a few surprises for the owner
Newport(1999)
The team examines finds in Newport in Gwent, including a large teapot, a rare Hungarian vase and an enormous painting of Britannia. Plus, as a testimony to ingenuity, Michael Aspel gets a chance to try out a home-made bomb-clearing device from World War Two
Northallerton(2000)
Hugh Scully and the team find two rosewood boxes by the same maker, brought together after 150 years, a local mouse on a cheeseboard, a portrait of a family dog and a bronze pig with a missing piglet
Northampton
Seeking antiques in Northampton, England.
Norwich
Michael Aspel and the team value more decorative objects and rarities in the cloisters of Norwich Cathedral. Among the items presented for their scrutiny are a letter written by Lord Nelson, a series of portraits depicting the ancestors of Walt Disney, and correspondence from John Lennon's guardian Mary Smith
Norwich
The team return for a second stint in the cloisters of Norwich Cathedral. Items presented for their scrutiny include original illustrations to children's novel Black Beauty, fragments of porcelain that recall the tragedy in Hiroshima, and a rare saucer used for years as an ashtray - valued at £1,000
Nottingham(2004)
Michael Aspel presents from Nottingham, where the team discovers a pair of outsize boots whose owner could have weighed 52 stone. Other items include memorabilia from the Nuremberg Trials, a shirt worn by an Arsenal player in 1950 and a neo-classical ring found in the spout of a teapot
Oban(2002)
The team values more decorative objects and rarities when they visit Oban on the west of Scotland. Among the finds is written evidence of a payment for secret services made by George I, as well as furniture from Portugal and a cigarette box from Russia
Oldham(2000)
Hugh Scully and the team head for Oldham in Lancashire, where they value a huge collection of bookmarks, two Roman toga pins dating back to the first century and three original sketches by LS Lowry, including one drawn on the back of a cigarette packet
Orkney(1992)
Seeking antiques in Orkney, Scotland.
Ormskirk(2000)
Hugh Scully and the team unearth more valuables, including a terracotta bust, a Lowry painting and a collection of memorabilia from the 1950s and 1960s
Ottawa(2002)
The roving team travels to Ottawa, Canada, to examine more decorative objects brought by the public, including a bronze figure obtained in exchange for a pound of coffee, a pair of 19th-century whirligigs and a 16th-century jewelled cross
Oxburgh Hall
Fiona Bruce and the team visit Oxburgh Hall in Norfolk where they come across a 300-year-old treasure box filled with surprises, family heirlooms that honour the men of the Pathfinder squadron in World War Two and a set of discarded posters that are given a surprising valuation
Oxburgh Hall
Fiona Bruce and the team visit Oxburgh Hall in Norfolk, where they assess finds including a 300-year-old treasure box packed with surprises, and family heirlooms which honour the men of the Pathfinder Squadron who fought in World War Two. Plus, a set of discarded postcards receives a high valuation
Oxford 1
Fiona Bruce and the team visit Hertford College, Oxford, where the presenter studied French and Italian. Among the items brought in by the public are a unique recording of a Beatles studio session and a Maori carving with a macabre past. A Russian painting also receives a surprising valuation
Penshurst Place 1(2001)Next on: Saturday 11th July 1:00pm PDT - KOCE (PBS) Part one of two. Hugh Scully and the team travel to Penshurst Place in Sussex, where the experts uncover a noteworthy Scottish painting, an astonishingly valuable pair of candelabra and a 'friendship book' containing a possible portrait of Jane Austen
Penshurst Place - Part Two(2000)Next on: Tuesday 14th July 8:00pm PDT - KOCE (PBS) Part two of two. Hugh Scully and the team of experts continue their trawl through the treasures of Penshurst Place in Sussex, uncovering a well-preserved tin-plate toy boat, a rare 19th-century paper toy and a pair of unusual diamond and enamel cufflinks
Peterborough
Seeking antiques in Peterborough, England.
Pickering
'Gone With the Wind' screenplay; train set; cup; saucer.
Plymouth(2000)
The team value a painting by Frederick Lord Leighton and a cast-iron machine for peeling apples
Poole(2000)
The team take a trip to Poole in Dorset, valuing items including a gold medal relating to the Titanic and a painting rescued from a church jumble sale
Porthmadog
Hugh Scully and the team value more antiques in Porthmadog
Portmeirion(2006)
Michael Aspel and the team return for a new series, beginning in Portmeirion in North Wales, famous for being the location of Sixties series The Prisoner. Locals are out in force and among the treasures are a set of intricate mosaics, gifts made by former prisoners of war and a valuable pen-knife
Powis Castle(2009)
Michael Aspel and the team travel to Powis Castle in Wales and value a host of treasures including an original Dr Who script. Plus, the owner of a broken piece of pottery is left to rue their luck as the experts reveal it could have been worth a fortune
Prideaux Place 1(2008)
Michael Aspel and the team visit Prideaux Place in Cornwall, where they cast their eyes over original artwork for some of the earliest saucy seaside postcards. Other items include a rare Ming vase and a letter written by Lord Nelson on board HMS Victory, and there's the chance to hear the premiere of an Ivor Novello song
Prideaux Place 2(2008)
Michael Aspel and the team pay a return visit to Prideaux Place in Cornwall, where they cast their eyes over an 18th-century Japanese device for listening to music created by crickets. Other items include original illustrations by Louis Wain and a dusty family picture by a Regency portrait painter
Ramsgate(2002)
The roving team visits Ramsgate in Kent where it finds a valuable collection of cat pictures and makes some interesting discoveries, including a handbag made from an armadillo shell and two teddy bears with their own X-ray plates
Reading(2000)
Two well-preserved Elizabethan paintings, a study of a World War One nurse and a miniature butcher's shop are among the delights found by Hugh Scully and the experts when they visit Reading
Redruth(2003)
Michael Aspel and his team of experts examine an international mix of items when they visit Redruth in Cornwall, including an Italian super-light dining chair, a large Buddha clad in gold leaf, a Chinese vase brought to the roadshow on a skateboard, and a French cabinet transported from the Caribbean on a banana boat
Renishaw Hall(2003)
In a programme from Renishaw Hall in Derbyshire, Michael Aspel and the team examine a collection of bronzes, a portrait by Stanley Spencer, examples of 20th-century art pottery, a marble-top table and a bow allegedly used by Robin Hood
Renishaw Hall 1
In the first of two programmes from Renishaw Hall in Derbyshire, home of the Sitwell family, Michael Aspel and the team find a collection of swords, a pigeon-racing clock, a patchwork quilt and a valuable painting of a lion
Retrospective
Fiona Bruce and the team look back at the current series, choosing their favourite moments from the past six months. The programme features updates on items of high value, including footage from an auction in which a £1 boot-sale purchase became the best investment in Roadshow history. Last in the series
Retrospective Special
Michael Aspel looks back on the past series, tracing what became of some of the items valued over the six-month period, discovering which pieces were sold at auction and which went back in the attic. Plus, a preview of forthcoming spin-off programme 20th Century Roadshow, with Alan Titchmarsh examining collectibles from the past 100 years. Last in series
Retrospective Special(2006)
In the last of the current series, Michael Aspel focuses on what happened to objects after they were valued on the show. He reveals how a scrap of paper bearing a few jotted thoughts has since been confirmed as the genesis of a hit TV sketch, and how a grubby painting yielded its secrets in the hands of a restoration specialist. There's also a visit to the purpose-built home of collector May Savidge
RHS Wisley 2
Michael Aspel and the team evaluate decorative objects and rarities from the Royal Horticultural Society gardens at Wisley. Among the treasures are an early fortune teller's caravan and a credenza - but will either be worth a fortune?
Rochdale(1992)
Michael Aspel and the team visit Rochdale's town hall, where objects brought in for scrutiny include a gold pencil given as a gift by George IV, paintbrushes used by Salford-born artist LS Lowry and the diaries of a British hangman
Rochester
The team pay a visit to Rochester Cathedral, where they unearth some surprising finds including a rare Scottish sword found hidden behind a chimney and some well maintained delivery bicycles that are still being put to good use
Rochester Cathedral
Michael Aspel and the team pay a return visit to Rochester Cathedral, where they uncover an early piece of TV equipment and toast the festive season with Napoleon's drinking glass
Rotherham(2006)
Michael Aspel and the team visit the Magna Centre in Rotherham. Discoveries include a rare clock given as a gift by Queen Victoria, a valuable hoard of silver, some much-loved Beatles memorabilia and one of the largest pieces ever to be put in front of the panel of experts
Royal Holloway(2001)
Part two of two. The team returns to Royal Holloway College, in Surrey, where items assessed include a ring with an unusual diamond and a rare gold watch
Royal Holloway - Part One(2001)
Part one of two. The team travel to Royal Holloway College in Surrey, where they value a collection of miniature paintings depicting West Indian planters, a selection of costume designs rescued from a dustbin and a walking stick which once belonged to Enrico Caruso
Royal Navy Hospital, Gosport
The team examines collectables at the Royal Navy Hospital in Gosport, where valuables include a Steiff teddy and Edward Lear sketch
Royal Navy Hospital Haslar(2004)
The team of experts visit the Royal Navy Hospital at Haslar, Gosport, and value more heirlooms, including a satinwood secretaire known as Aunt Selina, a radiograph of Edward VIII's hand, and ceremonial silverware presented to HMS Lion by Tsar Nicholas II
Royal Yacht Britannia Special(2002)
Michael Aspel introduces a compilation of unseen footage from the series while taking a tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia. The rarities featured include a collection of lorgnettes, a monk's bench, a pair of plaques bought for a week's wages and Beatles autographs
Rugby(2001)
An impressive collection of drawings relating to hot-air ballooning, some by Daily Mail cartoonist Hugh, a post box from Penny Lane in Liverpool, an assortment of suffragette memorabilia and a signed Rolling Stones album are just some of the treasures brought to the experts in Rugby
Salford(2001)
Michael Aspel and the team travel to Salford, where they cast their eyes over a drawing by local artist LS Lowry, Zulu wedding beads, an American scrimshaw whale's tooth and an album of Victorian photographs
Scarborough(2004)
Michael Aspel and the team of experts visit Scarborough, where some of the more unusual items include a rare roll of Beatles wallpaper, a passport which once belonged to the world's smallest man and carved whales' teeth which turn out to be very valuable
Scarborough 2(2006)
Scarborough's hotel on the seafront, spa and sun terrace, ironwork bridges, cliff trams and the museum.
Selby(2000)
Michael Aspel and the antiques team value finds in Selby, North Yorkshire, turning up Masonic porcelain, a picture embroidered from sock-wool in memory of the gallant Captain Oates and a personalised copy of Beatrix Potter's book The Fairy Caravan
Sheffield
Michael Aspel and the team pay a visit to Sheffield City Hall, where heirlooms under scrutiny include an abstract sculpture rescued by its owner from a scrap yard, a canvas painted by one of the old masters, and a piece of royal history in the form of letters written by Mary Queen of Scots
Sherborne(2005)
The team value decorative objects and rarities at Sherborne School in Dorset, where finds include a George Cross awarded to a bomb disposal expert, a collection of work by original Winnie-the-Pooh illustrator EH Shepard, a paper globe dating from 1830 and a Patek Philippe pocket watch
Sherborne Two
Michael Aspel and the team of experts visit Sherborne School in Dorset, where the rarities include letters written by Lewis Carroll, a risque cigarette case, part of the airframe of the R100 airship, an original monk's bench and a valuable 18th-century satinwood cabinet
Shetland(2002)
Michael Aspel and his band of experts value the wares of islanders on Shetland. An enamelled 18th-century glass, a Scottish pearl set in a gold ring and a portrait by celebrated railway artist Terence Cuneo are among the items that catch their eyes
Shughborough(2002)
Michael Aspel and the team of experts visit Shugborough Hall in Staffordshire, family seat of the Earls of Lichfield, to value items including a hat stand with a family of bears climbing up it and a poster signed by Jimi Hendrix
SkegnessNext on: Tomorrow at 8:30pm PDT - KOCE (PBS) Lincolnshire.
Southport(2008)
The team value more decorative objects and collectibles in Southport's Floral Hall, including a rare perfume bottle, a mobile phone from the Victorian era and a collection of extremely valuable pop stars' autographs. Presented by Michael Aspel
Southwell 1
Fiona Bruce and the team visit Southwell Minster in Nottinghamshire, where they discover a collection of rare silver that has been gathering dust in an attic, a talking clock and a 17th-century betrothal box containing a number of secret drawers
Southwell 2
Fiona Bruce and the team return to Southwell Minster in Nottinghamshire, where they examine a host of treasures including the earliest toy train in the programme's history and a pocketwatch created by Britain's finest watchmaker. There's also a staggering valuation for a romantic painting
St Austell(2002)
Michael Aspel and the team visit St Austell in Cornwall, where they are presented with objects including a sock-making machine, a pair of stuffed eagles and a treasured collection of personal memorabilia from a member of the 1932 Olympic swimming team
St David's
Hugh Scully and the team visit St David's to value more antiques
St George's Hall
Michael Aspel and the team journey to Bexhill's De La Warr Pavilion to uncover more hidden heirlooms. Items under scrutiny include one of the finest pieces of silverware ever to be discovered on the show, a collection of fragments telling the story of a daring escape from Colditz, and a trove of saucy seaside postcards once banned by censors
St Ives(1993)
The roving team value more decorative objects and rarities belonging to the public when they visit St Ives in Cambridgeshire. Among the items is one of the first pocket calculators ever produced and a jug purchased for a pittance
St. Ives 2(2006)
Wool and cattle made St. Ives in Cambridgeshire successful.
St. Peter Port
American bronze; Charlie Chaplin clockwork toy; Japanese fountain.
Stornoway(2005)
Michael Aspel and the team travel to the Outer Hebrides for the first time, visiting Stornoway on the island of Lewis. They cast their expert eyes over an assortment of curios and antiques, including a collection of barbaric medical instruments, a uniquely hand-crafted table and a contemporary painting
Stroud(2001)
The team visits Stroud, where discoveries include a beaker made by craftsman and interior designer CR Ashbee which is decorated with a design reflecting his name. They also unearth a 17th-century cushion, while Simon Bull finds a rare marine chronometer in its original box, and Michael Aspel is intimidated by a headhunter's sword from Borneo
Sudeley Castle(2005)
Michael Aspel and his team of experts visit the gardens of Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire where they examine a sapphire pendant by Guiliano, a regulator clock of the highest quality, and examples of Winchcombe pottery and Cotswold furniture. They also find a native American pouch that was traded by the Cligatac nation with a dentist in exchange for pulling teeth. Plus, Simon Bull discusses the dangers of using luminous paint on pre-1950s watches
Swansea(2007)
Michael Aspel and the team head for Wales, where they set up camp in the Brangwyn Hall, Swansea. Among the items under scrutiny are one of Marc Bolan's guitars and some of his stage suits, along with a collection of suffragette items. There's also a surprise in store for the owner of a Victorian painting
Sydney(2007)
Michael Aspel and the team travel to Sydney, Australia, to value artefacts and rarities on the other side of the world. Among items brought in are part of the keel of Captain Cook's ship Endeavour, furniture made by convicts transported to the country during the 18th century, and a collection of opera star Maria Callas's belongings - which receives one of the highest valuations ever given on the programme
Syon Park(2000)
With Hugh Scully in the Great Conservatory at Syon Park, London. Finds include a previously unknown collection of intimate letters from Henry Moore, and a child's correction chair with a very straight back
Tavistock 2
Michael Aspel and the team value more rarities owned by the public in the market at Tavistock in Devon. Objects under scrutiny include two unusual items created by furniture-maker Robert 'Mousey' Thompson, better known as the Mouseman, plus a painting that hides a sinister story, and an Elizabethan jug found in a well
Tenby(2002)
Michael Aspel and the experts visit Tenby in Wales, where they value a Welsh dresser with no drawer handles, a travelling chamber stick used in the Crimean War and a sledge flag from Shackleton's ill-fated 1916 Antarctic expedition
Tidworth(2002)
Michael Aspel and the team value a diverse range of items in the Wiltshire garrison town of Tidworth, including a regimental silver centrepiece, rare French porcelain, valuable toys and an unusual sardine tin
TorontoNext on: Thursday 16th July 6:30pm PDT - KRMA (PBS) Michael Aspel hosts as the team value rarities in the Canadian city of Toronto, where finds include a traditional box decorated with porcupine quills, a valuable Newlyn School painting, fine English oak furniture and an American soda siphon. The biggest surprise of the day is a jacket once owned by the leader of the expedition to find Sir John Franklin
Torquay(2000)
Hugh Scully and the antiques team value finds in Torquay, including Dr Crippen memorabilia and a diamond and sapphire ring
Tunbridge Wells
Seeking antiques in Royal Tunbridge Wells, England.
Tyntesfield(2006)
The team travels to Tyntesfield House near Bristol, where they value more of the public's antiques and curios, while Michael meets a man with a button obsession. Items brought for valuation include a ruby and diamond brooch, a unique silver grape holder, and a cabinet which houses a collection of rare microscope slides
Ulverston(2009)
Michael Aspel and the heirloom hunting team head to the Coronation Hall in Ulverston. Timeworn collectors items include a boot sale find with a surprising price tag, and a valuable clock given to a nurse during the Crimean war by what is reputed to be a mysterious royal patient
University of Birmingham(2002)
Another chance to see the team's visit to Birmingham, where they come across a Victorian Noah's ark, a maritime telescope with a fascinating history, and an extremely rare bust of a Turk, which could make a fortune at auction if it proves to be a 17th-century English piece. Presented by Michael Aspel
University of Salford
The team discover a wealth of interesting artifacts in Salford near Manchester, including a letter from Elvis Presley, signed photographs of the stars of Coronation Street, a manuscript of Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time, and an album of Victorian photographs taken by Ralph Herbert Lord
Ventnor
The team visit Ventnor on the Isle of Wight to assess more rarities brought by the public. Among the objects presented for their scrutiny are a family portrait featuring a Speaker of the House of Commons, 75 Austin vehicles made at the Longbridge production plant, and a photograph that saved a woman's life during World War One
Victoria and Albert Museum(2001)
Michael Aspel and the team return to the Victoria and Albert Museum to view more of the exhibits. Highlights include a collection of Japanese hair decorations, a necklace made up of beads once worn by Egyptian mummies and discovered by Victorian archaeologists, and letters written to relatives by Alice in Wonderland author Lewis Carroll
Victoria and Albert Museum 1
Michael Aspel and Paul Atterbury return to the Victoria and Albert Museum to view more of the exhibits, and present previously unseen sequences from the series. Highlights include Winston Churchill memorabilia comprising signed books and cigar boxes, a model of a Churchill tank and a collection of Spanish watercolour paintings
Wakehurst Place(2008)
Michael Aspel and the team travel to Wakehurst Place in West Sussex. They evaluate a decorative cast-iron finial from Tower Bridge which was dislodged in a World War Two bombing raid and a collection of 13th-century church carvings removed in the Victorian era. Plus, one of the finest and most valuable pieces of art to have been featured on the programme
Walsall
The experts invite members of the Walsall public to bring in their valuables for assessment
Warwick B(2005)
Michael Aspel and the experts continue their visit to Warwick Castle, and cast their eyes over more treasures, including the strangest cigar lighter ever seen on the programme, a model guillotine made by French PoWs and a life drawing of remarkable quality
Wells 1
Fiona Bruce and the team set up at the Bishop's Palace in Wells, for the first of two programmes from the Somerset city. Items brought in for valuation include a painting by Rolf Harris's grandfather and one of the earliest recorded objects seen in the series. Plus, a plate which reputedly belonged to Captain Scott during his ill-fated expedition to the Antarctic
Wells 2
Fiona Bruce presents a second programme from the Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset. Among the items valued by the team of experts are a bracelet once given as a gift by Queen Victoria, a rare tapestry which leads to a revealing moment for its owners, and a seal used during the campaign to abolish slavery
Welshpool(2000)
The team travel to Welshpool in mid-Wales where they examine an original Rembrandt etching and a hippopotamus's skull from an African journey
West Dean College
Hugh Scully and the team value antiques at West Dean College
Whitchurch(2002)
The team visits Whitchurch in Shropshire to examine valuable items, including a pair of silver claret jugs, Irish wooden peat buckets made in the early 1800s and a collection of card cases, snuff boxes and vinaigrettes
Wigan(2004)
Michael Aspel and the team visit Wigan, where objects brought in for valuation include a cache of silver which was buried during World War Two to hide it from the Nazis, an early depiction of women's rights and an art nouveau cabinet nicknamed 'the Monstrosity' by its owners
Wilton House(2005)
Michael Aspel and the team travel to Wilton House near Salisbury where they cast their eyes over more antiques and curios brought in by members of the public. Items include a suffragette doll with a unique wardrobe, a collection of typewriters and a ring with regal connections dating back to 1635
Winchester College 1
Part one of two. The team visit Winchester and examine rare Indian watercolours from the 1820s and a collection of jewellery hidden for many years
Winchester College 2
Part two of two. Hugh Scully and the team reveal more unseen footage from Winchester College, including a Faberge box, a selection of unusual silver cruets and an 18th-century sampler
Wisbech(2000)
Michael Aspel and the team visit Wisbech in Cambridgeshire, where a Martinware bird, thought by its owner to be a tobacco jar, turns out to be anything but. A rare ring proves to be an interesting find and a selection of royal letters, invitations and sketches collected by a Windsor Castle librarian in the 1860s reveal a secret history
Wisley(2006)
The Royal Horticultural Society's gardens in Wisley, England.
Wisley 2(2006)
The gardens, laboratories, insect collection and seed-sorting room at the Royal Horticultural Gardens at Wisley, England.
Witley Court(2004)
Michael Aspel and the team visit Witley Court in Worcestershire, where they discover an early puppet theatre, a Worcester plate made as a royal gift and a drawing by Salford artist LS Lowry. They also value a rare piece of early Staffordshire slipware, similar to the famous 'Ozzie the Owl'
Witney(2003)
The roving team values decorative objects and rarities belonging to the public in Witney, Oxfordshire, uncovering many bargains and a surprise find. Including a portrait by a famous 20th-century painter bought for its frame, an album of watercolours salvaged from a jumble sale and the interesting discovery of a bracelet of gold eggs
Woburn Abbey(2004)
Michael Aspel and the team visit Woburn Abbey in Bedfordshire, one of the grandest stately homes in England. Among the treasures on display are a rare washing bowl for beards, a portrait of a cat and a Victorian bracelet that imitates a snake
Woburn Abbey(2006)
Michael Aspel and the team pay a second visit to Woburn Abbey, where they take a tour of the home of the Dukes of Bedford. Items brought forward for scrutiny include a Tiffany inkwell, a pair of rare cow creamers and the smallest object ever valued - an engraved grain of rice
Woking(1998)
Members of the public from Woking have their valuables assessed
Worcester
A 17th-century stoneware pot and a collection of majolica sweet stands worth a small fortune