Fiona Bruce and the Antiques Roadshow team will be back on the road this summer filming the 46th series of one of the BBC's most loved programmes.
Open to the public as usual with ticketed events, the team are inviting guests to tell them about their treasured pieces ahead of the time by submitting pictures and information about their items through the Antiques Roadshow website.
This year, as well as antiques and family heirlooms, the Roadshow team are on a special hunt for more modern 20th and 21st Century treasures – everything from retro toys to movie and music memorabilia, from mid-century furniture to vintage fashion, from designer handbags to rare trainers.
For the past four decades, the award-winning show has visited hundreds of venues in the UK and abroad.
Applications are now open for free tickets across the new venues and we’re excited to an
nounce that Swanage Pier is now confirmed as a location for the next series.
Other venues include -
Crystal Palace Park, London Borough of Bromley
Pollok House and Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Alexandra Gardens, Cathays Park, Cardiff
Ebrington Square, Derry-Londonderry
Roundhay Park, Leeds
Presenter Fiona Bruce, who will be filming her sixteenth series of Antiques Roadshow, says: “I can't wait to start filming the new series of the Antiques Roadshow. We're going to some exciting new locations and we’re looking forward to seeing all things beautiful, historic and sometimes downright bizarre! It’s the variety that makes the Roadshow special – from car boot finds to those precious family items that open a window into the past.”
Ben Adeney, Chief Executive of Swanage Pier Trust said: “We are delighted that the BBC has chosen Swanage Pier as a location for the Antiques Roadshow this year. The stunning grade 2 listed Pier is one of only a few timber piers left in the UK and is an essential part of the town’s Victorian heritage. We look forward to welcoming the visitors to the Pier and seeing all the art and treasures on display.”
BBC Studios, Series Editor Robert Murphy says: “The Roadshow is for everyone, and we want to see those special items that mean something to you – last year, we had everything from Tudor textiles and a history making Chinese Buddha to Star Wars figures, vintage skateboards and reggae memorabilia. We can’t wait to see what treasures pop up in our inbox or emerge from a shopping bag!”
Applications for tickets and to showcase items are now open with limited places. To apply for both please visit: www.bbc.co.uk/antiquesroadshow
Watch the current series of Antiques Roadshow on BBC One on Sundays from 8pm.