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Antiques Roadshow

Series 40

Episode 1: Castle Howard 1

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Fiona Bruce and the Roadshow team roll out their 40th-anniversary tour as they scour the country in search of hidden treasures. The magnificent Castle Howard in Yorkshire is their first stop as thousands of visitors raid their attics to bring in family heirlooms to show the experts. Objects brought to light suggest that, four decades on, there are plenty of unrecognised and valuable pieces still out there.

A letter in which Darwin admits to making a mistake in The Origin of Species stuns book specialist Clive Farahar. A diamond brooch draws gasps of delight as the owner is advised of the value. And could it really be a lost work by Renoir that art specialist Philip Mould ferrets out? There is also a very emotional meeting for Roadshow regular Ronnie Archer Morgan when he is vividly reminded of his most important childhood memory.

Fiona marks the anniversary by chatting with expert David Battie about his fondest memories, having been with the programme since day one. And the first host, Bruce Parker, returns to reassess the secret of the Roadshow's success. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Fiona Bruce
Interviewed Guest:
David Battie
Interviewed Guest:
Bruce Parker
Executive Producer:
Simon Shaw
Producer:
Simon Brant

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