Antiques Roadshow UK Detectives

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  • 2015
  • 1 Season

Antiques Roadshow UK Detectives is a spin-off show from the long-running and popular Antiques Roadshow, featuring antique experts Hilary Kay and Fiona Bruce. Unlike the original show, which focuses primarily on valuing and appraising antiques brought in by members of the public, Antiques Roadshow UK Detectives delves deeper into the history and stories behind items brought in, using investigative techniques to uncover their provenance.

Each episode of the show features a handful of antiques brought in by members of the public, ranging from paintings and sculptures to jewelry and furniture. Instead of simply appraising the items, Kay and Bruce use their extensive knowledge and experience to investigate their history, often with the help of experts in various fields.

For example, in one episode, the hosts examine a small, intricately carved ivory chess set that was brought in by a man who had inherited it from his grandfather. While he knew that it had been in his family for several generations, he had no idea where it came from or who had made it. Over the course of the episode, Kay and Bruce work to identify the specific style and origin of the set, even visiting a museum to consult with an expert in ivory carvings. By the end of the episode, they have a better understanding of the set's history, and are able to provide the owner with a detailed appraisal.

Another episode focuses on a series of paintings by an unknown artist, which were discovered in a house clearance sale. Kay and Bruce use a range of techniques to research the paintings, including analyzing the style and signatures of the paintings, tracking down the descendants of the original owner, and consulting with experts in art history. Through their investigations, they are able to uncover the identity of the artist and the history of the paintings, revealing a fascinating story of wartime romance and loss.

One of the strengths of the show is the way it blends expert analysis and investigation with a sense of narrative and storytelling. Kay and Bruce are skilled at bringing out the human stories behind the antiques they examine, and their investigations are interwoven with interviews with the owners and other experts. The show is also beautifully filmed, with lush cinematography that captures the details and textures of the antiques under examination.

Overall, Antiques Roadshow UK Detectives is an engaging and fascinating spin-off from the original Antiques Roadshow, offering a deeper dive into the history and stories behind the antiques we treasure. Fans of the original show will love this more in-depth look at some of the most intriguing items brought in, while newcomers will be drawn in by the expert investigations and captivating stories.

Antiques Roadshow UK Detectives is a series that ran for 1 seasons (15 episodes) between April 6, 2015 and on IMDb Freedive

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Seasons
Episode 15
15. Episode 15
April 24, 2015
Graham Lay investigates an embroidered tablecloth. Covered in signatures, it was made by female prisoners in a Japanese internment camp during the 2nd World War.
Episode 14
14. Episode 14
April 23, 2015
Hilary Kay investigates a tiny Victorian sketch book but who was the artist and how did he come to lose what must have been a treasured possession?
Episode 13
13. Episode 13
April 22, 2015
Adam Schoon investigates one of the most incredible adventure stories of all time led by one of the biggest names in exploration, Sir Ernest Shackleton.
Episode 12
12. Episode 12
April 21, 2015
Will Farmer investigates the life of a talented but little known sculptor. Does any of his work survive and if so can Will help the artist's family to trace it?
Episode 11
11. Episode 11
April 20, 2015
Paul Atterbury investigates the role of the Medway Queen in the Dunkirk evacuation and takes a Grandson to visit his Grandfather's ship for the first time.
Episode 10
10. Episode 10
April 17, 2015
Geoffrey Munn investigates the history of a ring that comes from perhaps the most explosive time in British history; the trial of Charles I.
Episode 9
9. Episode 9
April 16, 2015
Marc Allum investigates the story of the Carpathia, the ship that went to the rescue of the Titanic survivors, and brings together two of the Captain's relatives.
Episode 8
8. Episode 8
April 15, 2015
Fiona Bruce investigates the story of a holocaust survivor and visits the Nazi concentration camp, Bergen Belsen. 70 years after the liberation of the camp by the British Army, Fiona organises an emotional meeting.
Episode 7
7. Episode 7
April 14, 2015
Hilary Kay investigates a rare medal and reveals the details of an extraordinary act of bravery.
Episode 6
6. Episode 6
April 13, 2015
Judith Miller pieces together the poignant story of a housemaid who was forced to give up her baby for adoption.
Episode 5
5. Episode 5
April 10, 2015
Andy McConnell helps a daughter to discover the truth about her father's working life at the Whitefriars Glass factory.
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
April 9, 2015
Paul Atterbury investigates the mystery that surrounds a portrait of Tina Strobos, a member of the Dutch resistance during the 2nd World War.
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
April 8, 2015
John Foster and the team investigate two remarkable trophies that record great British moments of athletic endeavour.
Episode 2
2. Episode 2
April 7, 2015
Paul Atterbury investigates a sampler and the heart-wrenching tale of the incarceration of its creator in a Victorian workhouse.
Episode 1
1. Episode 1
April 6, 2015
Fiona Bruce and experts from BBC1's popular Antiques Roadshow turn sleuth as they explore intriguing stories behind family heirlooms. Hilary Kay investigates a rare artifact that's said to have adorned Oliver Cromwell's funeral procession.
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Antiques Roadshow UK Detectives is available for streaming on the IMDb Freedive website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Antiques Roadshow UK Detectives on demand at Amazon Prime.
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