Episode
Antiques Roadshow: VE Day Special
Overview
Fiona Bruce marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day, looking at memorable objects that reveal personal insights into the momentous events of the Second World War.
Details
- Series
- Antiques Roadshow
- Season
- Season 42
- Episode
- Episode 20
- Air date
- 2020-05-10
- Runtime
- 58 min
Episode context
VE Day Special is Episode 20 in Series 42 of Antiques Roadshow. It aired on 2020-05-10. The runtime is 58 min.
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