Overview
Series synopsis
Antiques Roadshow is a British documentary family television series that premiered on BBC One on February 18, 1979. It stars Michael Aspel, Fiona Bruce, Angela Rippon and Bruce Parker.
Antiques Roadshow is a British television show in which antiques appraisers travel to various regions of the United Kingdom to appraise antiques brought in by local people. It has been running since 1979. There are also international versions of the programme.
Premise
Antiques Roadshow is a British television show in which antiques appraisers travel to various regions of the United Kingdom to appraise antiques brought in by local people. It has been running since 1979. There are also international versions of the programme.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michael Aspel as Himself - Presenter
- Fiona Bruce as Herself - Presenter
- Angela Rippon as Herself - Presenter
- Bruce Parker as Himself - Presenter
- Arthur Negus as Himself - Presenter
- Hugh Scully as Himself - Presenter
- John Sandon
- Henry Sandon
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 20 seasons with 245 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 10 | July 6, 2012 | June 2, 2024 |
| Season 1 | 8 | February 18, 1979 | April 8, 1979 |
| Season 2 | 8 | March 9, 1980 | April 27, 1980 |
| Season 3 | 8 | March 15, 1981 | May 3, 1981 |
| Season 4 | 8 | April 4, 1982 | May 23, 1982 |
| Season 5 | 8 | April 3, 1983 | May 22, 1983 |
| Season 6 | 7 | April 8, 1984 | May 20, 1984 |
| Season 7 | 8 | March 31, 1985 | May 19, 1985 |
| Season 8 | 9 | March 16, 1986 | May 18, 1986 |
| Season 9 | 13 | January 4, 1987 | December 20, 1987 |
| Season 10 | 13 | January 3, 1988 | March 20, 1988 |
| Season 11 | 12 | January 1, 1989 | March 19, 1989 |
| Season 12 | 12 | December 31, 1989 | March 18, 1990 |
| Season 13 | 12 | December 30, 1990 | March 17, 1991 |
| Season 14 | 13 | December 26, 1991 | March 15, 1992 |
| Season 15 | 15 | December 27, 1992 | August 13, 1993 |
| Season 16 | 15 | December 26, 1993 | April 3, 1994 |
| Season 17 | 20 | January 1, 1995 | May 14, 1995 |
| Season 18 | 20 | December 24, 1995 | May 5, 1996 |
| Season 19 | 26 | October 27, 1996 | April 27, 1997 |
Season 0 preview
10 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | 25 Years On | |
| 28 | Greatest Finds | |
| 29 |
Diamond Jubilee Special Antiques Roadshow gets a royal invitation to Kensington Palace, to celebrate 60 years of Queen Elizabeth on the throne. |
July 6, 2012 |
Season 1 preview
8 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Series 1, Newbury | February 18, 1979 |
| 2 | Series 1, Bedworth | February 25, 1979 |
| 3 | Series 1, Yeovil | March 4, 1979 |
Season 2 preview
8 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Series 2, Ely | March 9, 1980 |
| 2 | Series 2, Llandrindod Wells | March 16, 1980 |
| 3 | Series 2, Trowbridge | March 23, 1980 |
Season 3 preview
8 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Series 3, Cheltenham | March 15, 1981 |
| 2 | Series 3, Troon | March 22, 1981 |
| 3 | Series 3, Aberystwyth | March 29, 1981 |
Season 4 preview
8 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Series 4, Winchester | April 4, 1982 |
| 2 | Lancaster | May 11, 1982 |
| 3 | Series 4, St Austell | April 18, 1982 |
Season 5 preview
8 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Series 5, Harrogate | April 3, 1983 |
| 2 | Series 5, Gloucester | April 10, 1983 |
| 3 | Series 5, Dundee | April 17, 1983 |
Season 6 preview
7 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Series 6, Poole | April 8, 1984 |
| 2 | Series 6, Crewe | April 15, 1984 |
| 3 | Series 6, Reading | April 22, 1984 |
Season 7 preview
8 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Series 7, Swansea | March 31, 1985 |
| 2 | Series 7, Kendal | April 7, 1985 |
| 3 | Series 7, Banbury | April 14, 1985 |
Season 8 preview
9 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Series 8, Wolverhamton | March 16, 1986 |
| 2 | Series 8, Edinburgh | March 23, 1986 |
| 3 | Series 8, Ipswich | March 30, 1986 |
Season 9 preview
13 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Series 9, Barnstaple | January 4, 1987 |
| 2 | Series 9, Dumferline | January 11, 1987 |
| 3 | Series 9, Southampton | January 18, 1987 |
Season 10 preview
13 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Series 10, Worcester | January 3, 1988 |
| 2 | Series 10, Great Yarmouth | January 10, 1988 |
| 3 | Behind The Scenes Special | January 15, 1988 |
Season 11 preview
12 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Series 11, Liverpool | January 1, 1989 |
| 2 | Series 11, Harrow | January 8, 1989 |
| 3 | Series 11, Birmingham | January 15, 1989 |
Season 12 preview
12 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Series 12, Lincoln | December 31, 1989 |
| 2 | Series 12, Blackpool | January 7, 1990 |
| 3 | Series 12, Paignton | January 14, 1990 |
Season 13 preview
12 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Series 13, Islington | December 30, 1990 |
| 2 | Series 13, Darlington | January 6, 1991 |
| 3 | Series 13, Merthyr Tydfil | January 13, 1991 |
Season 14 preview
13 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Going Live Special | December 26, 1991 |
| 2 | Series 14, Alexandra Palace | December 29, 1991 |
| 3 | Series 14, Queensferry | January 5, 1992 |
Season 15 preview
15 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Next Generation Special | December 27, 1992 |
| 2 | Series 15, Beaulieu | January 3, 1993 |
| 3 | Series 15, Berwick | January 10, 1993 |
Season 16 preview
15 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Next Generation | December 26, 1993 |
| 2 | Series 16, Trentham Gdns | January 2, 1994 |
| 3 | Series 16, Barrow In Furness | January 9, 1994 |
Season 17 preview
20 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Next Generation | January 1, 1995 |
| 2 | Series 17, Truro | January 8, 1995 |
| 3 | Series 17, Colchester | January 15, 1995 |
Season 18 preview
20 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Next Generation | December 24, 1995 |
| 2 | Series 18, Ely | December 31, 1995 |
| 3 | Series 18, Dover | January 7, 1996 |
Season 19 preview
26 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Series 19, Portsmouth | October 27, 1996 |
| 2 | Series 19, Ludlow | November 3, 1996 |
| 3 | Series 19, Skye | November 10, 1996 |
Production
Genres
Documentary, Family
Country
GB
Original language
en
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 18, 1979 |
| Last aired | January 4, 2026 |
| Runtime | 58 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:00:00 |