Episode
Antiques Roadshow: Polesden Lacey
Overview
The antiques series returns as Fiona Bruce and the team head around the UK in search of more family treasures. Over 4,000 people join them at the first venue, Polesden Lacey near Dorking in Surrey, for one of the busiest days in recent years. In this opening episode, curios on show include an object originally created as a deterrent for rats that is now worth a small fortune, and a glove believed to have belonged to Elizabeth I. There is a moving story of a brooch which was kept hidden for years whilst the owner was in a prisoner of war camp.
Details
- Series
- Antiques Roadshow
- Season
- Season 36
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2013-08-18
- Runtime
- 58 min
Episode context
Polesden Lacey is Episode 1 in Series 36 of Antiques Roadshow. It aired on 2013-08-18. The runtime is 58 min.
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