Episode
Antiques Roadshow: World War II – The Aftermath
Overview
In this special episode, Fiona Bruce and the team hear moving stories about the aftermath of the Second World War and the desire to rebuild and reconcile after years of suffering.
Details
- Series
- Antiques Roadshow
- Season
- Season 43
- Episode
- Episode 14
- Air date
- 2021-05-02
- Runtime
- 58 min
Episode context
World War II – The Aftermath is Episode 14 in Season 43 of Antiques Roadshow. It aired on 2021-05-02. The runtime is 58 min.
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