Antiques Roadshow UK

A special episode of the roadshow marks the coronation of King Charles III. There will be a few antique gems from the archive including a pair of Queen Victoria’s knickers and a royal x-ray. There are also some new treasures including a sheet of penny black stamps, historic coronation china and some unlikely royal souvenirs from history, such as a 120-year-old bar of chocolate.

The roadshow is at Swanage Pier in Dorset on England's south coast, where treasures include a rare Omega watch that was run over by a lawnmower. But does expert Richard Price think it’s worth saving? Duncan Campbell is amazed by the best silver item he's ever seen on a roadshow, a tiny teapot by a renowned maker, while valuable Stars Wars items also make an appearance.

The roadshow is at Crystal Palace Park in London, where highlights include a diamond ring found wrapped up in a sock and an antique Louis Vuitton trunk. Fiona Bruce meets cartoonist Ralph Steadman, best known for his work with maverick American journalist Dr Hunter S Thompson, while Mark Smith challenges Fiona to identify secret World War Two spy gadgets concealed in everyday items.

The roadshow comes from Glasgow’s Pollok Park, where the antiques include an incredibly rare Victoria Cross medal awarded to a Sikh soldier in the Second World War. Ronnie Archer-Morgan inspects three modern wooden sculptures discovered in the free bin outside a thrift store, while Gordon Foster is thrilled to see a bag of golf clubs that once belonged to legendary player Seve Ballesteros.

The Antiques Roadshow is back in Swanage, where Cristian Beadman stumbles across dinosaur footprints in the queue. The seaside provides the perfect setting for an unusual, beaded glass window saved from a fish shop and a collection of waterline model boats. Raj Bisram is excited to hear the history behind an American baseball bat and mitt dating to the Second World War.

Antiques Roadshow comes from Roundhay Park in Leeds, where highlights include a rare Rolex ‘double red’ Sea-Dweller watch, a gold handbag that was left in a safety deposit box by an anonymous benefactor, and an album of rare Antarctic photos. Mark Hill admires a collection of art deco Goldscheider masks that divide opinion, while Wayne Colquhoun is delighted by carved wooden Mouseman tableware.

Antiques Roadshow is at Alexandra Gardens in Cardiff, where highlights include some valuable jewelry found at yard sales, a jacket made by the Ojibwe people in Canada and original illustrations of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter. Wayne Colquhoun is enchanted by the history of a crib carved in the shape of a boat, while Geoffrey Munn is enchanted by a cameo brooch depicting two men and a pig.

Antiques Roadshow returns to Crystal Palace, where treasures include a signed Paul McCartney cartoon, rare James Bond books, a portrait of the late Queen made out of Lego bricks and some valuable vintage Vivienne Westwood outfits. Mark Smith discovers a historic cigar which belonged to Winston Churchill, while Alastair Dickenson is thrilled to see a silver card case designed by Archibald Knox.

The roadshow comes from Ebrington Square in the west of Northern Ireland, where Lennox Cato discovers a table made from the gifts bestowed by a Chinese emperor, while a stunning amethyst pendant catches Susan Rumfitt’s eye. Ronnie Archer-Morgan is amazed by a collector who’s amassed over one thousand stunning antique compact purses, and Gordon Foster gets his hands on a historic hurling trophy.

The roadshow looks back at some memorable items and finds out what happened next. From photo slides of young boys about to be shipped to Canada at the turn of the 20th century, to the story of a pioneering female pilot in World War II, the team learn what happened after the cameras stopped rolling. There are also lecture notes by JRR Tolkien in the author’s distinctive handwriting.

The team is back at Roundhay Park, where antiques include a rare Alfred Wallis painting, an unusual Fairyland Lustre bowl, a presidential newspaper and an intriguing cap made from celebrated racehorse Red Rum’s hair. Marc Allum is surprised to see James Bond’s Roger Moore modelling knitwear, while Clive Farahar compares a genuine first edition of Lady Chatterley’s Lover with a ‘pirated’ copy.

The roadshow returns to Glasgow, where finds include clothes by fashion designer Alexander McQueen, sporting memorabilia and antique silver treasures used in an ancient royal ritual that brings a huge valuation. Ronnie Archer Morgan finds a small but impactful piece of sculpture, while Marc Allum looks to the skies for a valuation of an important telescope linked to early astronomical exploration.

The roadshow returns to Cardiff, where treasures include a Maori pipe, a book listing wartime spies and a rare SAS medal collection. Geoffrey Munn is dazzled by a jewel-encrusted antique stick pin given as a gift from King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. And there are plenty of historic Welsh treasures to be found, including an autograph book featuring a Tom Jones signature.

The team view more antique treasures including a Celtic stone head, rare Belleek vases found in a thrift store and a drawing by boxing legend Muhammad Ali. Marc Allum is thrilled to see an album of 19th-century historic Egyptian landmarks, while Mark Hill gets the chance to inspect a child’s model Austin Pathfinder pedal car, while Fiona gets a history lesson about Northern Irish motor racing.

The team unearth more antique treasures including a distinctive work by artist LS Lowry. Justin Croft sees a charming collection of souvenirs from the original Crystal Palace’s history, while John Foster is excited to view rare car club membership badges, including one from the earliest days of motoring in Iraq. Elsewhere, Mark Hill reveals a love-hate relationship with My Little Pony toys.

The roadshow team return to Leeds, where treasures include family photos of Arnold Schwarzenegger, a psychedelic chair, an original script for classic TV show Dad’s Army and a mysterious diamond ring. Paul Atterbury hears the bizarre tale of the London bus that ‘jumped’ over Tower Bridge as it was opening and finds out how a little girl got the chance to meet Winston Churchill on a flight.

Amongst the antique treasures on offer are early paintings by celebrated Scottish artist Jack Vettriano, and a collection of pages dating back to the earliest days of the printing press in the 15th century. Lisa Lloyd is intrigued to see a harmonica that once belonged to country music star Johnny Cash, while Marc Allum covets a record signed by members of the band U2 at the start of their career.

In this edition, treasures include a statue from Java, Olympic boxing memorabilia and dazzling 1960s jewellery. Katherine Wright is excited to see a collection of ceramics by Irish designer John ffrench, while Lennox Cato is moved by an antique wooden crucifix dated 1716. Elsewhere Mark Smith hears the history of a medal awarded to a woman who took part in the Irish War of Independence.

The antique treasures on offer include shipwreck finds, a jewel-encrusted bird, an early folding bike and a pair of aviator boots with a link to a tragic wartime mission. Ronnie Archer-Morgan is moved by a sculpture from South Africa, while Serhat Ahmet celebrates trailblazing potter Hannah Barlow. Elsewhere, Siobhan Tyrrell sees motoring memorabilia belonging to a pioneering female driver.

Antique treasures in this edition include a rare rugby shirt, colourful cameo glass and unseen photos of The Rolling Stones. Wayne Colquhoun celebrates the unsung hero of the soccer field when he sees items belonging to a referee. Mark Smith is stunned to see a collection of historic medals dating back to the Napoleonic War, while Lawrence Hendra appeals to viewers to help find a missing portrait.

Fiona Bruce presents a special roadshow to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in June 1944. Filmed in Normandy and at Portsmouth’s D-Day Museum, she hears remarkable first-hand testimony from those who were there. Fascinating items used during the operation are seen, including the weather charts drawn up by Eisenhower’s chief meteorologist and an original dummy paratrooper.