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25 Episodes 2004 - 2005
This series travels to towns in Great Britain in search of interesting antiques from around the world. This series includes trips to; Portmerion, Hampton Court, Manchester, Ipswich, HMS Victory, Hornsea and many more.
Episode 1
Sun, Sep 5, 2004 60 mins
Portmeirion, Wales, is visited.
Episode 2
Sun, Sep 12, 2004 60 mins
The site: Haltwhistle, U.K.
Episode 3
Sun, Sep 19, 2004 60 mins
In Hastings, items include a Meissan pot a doodle by artist Augustus John; a chest that dates to the 1920s; a Punch and Judy collection.
Episode 4
Sun, Sep 26, 2004 60 mins
Finds in Worcestershire include the cast of an early puppet theater, a Worcester plate that was made as a royal gift, an L.S. Lowry drawing and early Staffordshire slipware.
Episode 5
Sun, Oct 3, 2004 60 mins
From the Magna Centre in Rotherham, England. Items include a clock that was a gift from Queen Victoria; Beatles memorabilia; and silver.
Episode 6
Sun, Oct 10, 2004 60 mins
From the National Archives in Kew, England. Items include the Domesday book; an SOS telegram sent from the Titanic; a picture made from human hair; and a Mahogany coffer that was a gift from King James 1.
Episode 7
Sun, Oct 17, 2004 60 mins
Part 1 of two. A visit to Hampton Court unearths a Rodin bronze; an early long-case clock; and a sketch by abstract artist Mondrain.
Episode 8
Sun, Oct 24, 2004 60 mins
Conclusion. The Hampton Court visit features appraisals of a rare coral bracelet; an unusual doll; a Vivienne Westwood dress; and a pig-shaped pendant.
Episode 9
Sun, Oct 31, 2004 60 mins
Hornsea is visited. Host: Michael Aspel.
Episode 10
Sun, Nov 7, 2004 60 mins
A visit to Dyrham Park in Gloucestershire turns up an 18th-century embroidered court dress, a silver beaker and a brooch given by the Queen Mother to her head chef in 1937.
Episode 11
Sun, Nov 14, 2004 60 mins
In Edinburgh, items include a Russian cigarette case; a 19th-century tourist's trinket that depicts different types of torture; and a lock of Beethoven's hair.
Episode 12
Sun, Nov 21, 2004 60 mins
A visit to Wilton House near Salisbury turns up 200 typewriters; a suffragette doll; a ring that was once worn by the daughter of Charles I; and an ornate table.
Episode 13
Sun, Nov 28, 2004 60 mins
Items include a painting valued at 700-1,000 pounds; a rare Prince of Wales tea caddy; and a clock worth 35,000 pounds. From Cardiff.
Episode 14
Sun, Dec 5, 2004 60 mins
Items include an African witch doctor's ceremonial stick; a 1745 school boy's exercise book; and a Scandanavian drinking tankard. From Cardiff Castle.
Episode 15
Sun, Dec 12, 2004 60 mins
Part 1 of 2. Items include a letter from Florence Nightingale; a famous jockey's racing jersey; old wedding photographs; and an art-deco diamond brooch. From King's College in Cambridge.
Episode 16
Sun, Dec 19, 2004 60 mins
Conclusion. Items include a WWI machine gun; a papal portrait; and rare maps of America. From Kings College in Cambridge.
Episode 17
Sun, Jan 2, 2005 60 mins
From the Tyntesfield House near Bristol. Items include a grape holder made from silver, a cabinet of microscope slides, and a ruby and diamond brooch. Also: a collector with over 150,000 buttons.
Episode 18
Sun, Jan 9, 2005 60 mins
From Stornoway on the island of Lewis. Items include early medical instruments, a table made from wood salvaged off a shipwreck, and a modern painting.
Episode 19
Sun, Jan 16, 2005 60 mins
An art deco cigarette case is among the items examined at the Victoria Baths in Manchester, England.
Episode 20
Sun, Jan 23, 2005 60 mins
HMS Victory is visited on the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. Featured items include a box made from Victory debris.
Episode 21
Sun, Jan 30, 2005 60 mins
From Abergavenny, Wales.
Episode 22
Sun, Feb 13, 2005 60 mins
Items include prehistoric spear heads; an early American flag; a silver tankard; and a pair of spectacles once worn by Napoleon.
Episode 23
Sun, Feb 20, 2005 60 mins
Part 1 of 2 in Devon, England. Items include royal cuff links; a letter from Admiral Nelson; and a silver collection that was found in the safe of a village church.
Episode 24
Sun, Mar 13, 2005 60 mins
Conclusion. In Devon, England, items include a French cabinet with royal connections; a Quentin Crisp collection of letters and artwork; and a rare toy rabbit.
Episode 25
Sun, Mar 20, 2005 60 mins
The Season 27 finale recalls some the season's top finds and follows up with the owners to see what they did once they learned what their items were worth.