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25 Episodes 2005 - 2006
This series travels to towns in Great Britain in search of interesting antiques from around the world. This series includes trips to; Tavistock, Londonderry, Norwich, Ipswich, Edinburgh, Lichfield Cathedral and many more.
Episode 1
Sun, Sep 4, 2005 60 mins
Season 28 gets underway at Lichfield Cathedral in the Midlands, where items include a small statue that may be from King Tut's tomb; an early Punch and Judy set; and a sword pistol that belonged to Lord Nelson.
Episode 2
Sun, Sep 11, 2005 60 mins
In Wales, items include a bust of Dylan Thomas; a book of silhouettes; and a plate that was purchased for £5 that's appraised at £10,000.
Episode 3
Sun, Sep 18, 2005 60 mins
In Edinburgh, Scotland, items include an early Mickey Mouse mascot; a rare deco figurine; and documents that once belonged to the bodyguard to Edward VIII and Mrs Simpson.
Episode 4
Sun, Sep 25, 2005 60 mins
In North Lincolnshire, England, items include a marble bust and rare candlesticks. Also: a collector of antique lawnmowers.
Episode 5
Sun, Oct 2, 2005 60 mins
In Devon, England, items include a prison inmate's canvas uniform; a cat o'nine tails from the early days of Dartmoor Prison; an antique hunting horn; and a plate.
Episode 6
Sun, Oct 9, 2005 60 mins
Finds from Lichfield and Normanby, England, are featured. Included: a ring once owned by the Romanian royal family; an elaborate arts-and-crafts bed; and an undertaker's collection.
Episode 7
Sun, Oct 16, 2005 60 mins
In Ipswich, England, items include a duke's chamber pot and an early record player.
Episode 8
Sun, Oct 23, 2005 60 mins
A rare rapier sword from Russia; a music box that's worth £20,000.
Episode 9
Sun, Oct 30, 2005 60 mins
A visit to Manderston, a stately 1905 Edwardian country house near Duns, Scotland, that features a silver staircase.
Episode 10
Sun, Nov 6, 2005 60 mins
Items include a gold pencil that was a gift from King George IV; paint brushes used by L.S. Lowry; and a British hangman's diaries. From the town hall in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England.
Episode 11
Sun, Nov 13, 2005 60 mins
Items include a roulette table, buttons worn by Charles Dickens and a gilded bee from a royal throne.
Episode 12
Sun, Nov 20, 2005 60 mins
Items include a family portrait that shows a future speaker of the House of Commons. Also: 75 Austin vehicles spanning 40 years of production; a photograph that saved a woman's life. From Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.
Episode 13
Sun, Nov 27, 2005 60 mins
Previously unseen finds from past "Roadshow" excursions, including an Edward VIII coronation souvenir that was converted into an abdication mug; early fan mail to Elton John; and an art deco collection.
Episode 14
Sun, Dec 4, 2005 60 mins
Items include clogs, Crimean War letters, an anti-slavery ring and a rare tapestry. From Lancaster in Lancashire, England.
Episode 15
Sun, Dec 11, 2005 60 mins
Part 1 of 2 in Warwickshire, England. Items include original designs from a leading graphic artist of the 20th century; a Japanese depiction of dancing skeletons; and a lost masterpiece.
Episode 16
Sun, Dec 18, 2005 60 mins
Conclusion. In Warwickshire, England, items include an Agatha Christie letter; a medal that was awarded to those who aided Titanic survivors; and a rare china figure of the queen on horseback.
Episode 17
Sun, Jan 1, 2006 60 mins
In Sydney, items include furniture made by convicts transported to Australia; part of the keel of Captain Cook's ship; and Maria Callas memorabilia.
Episode 18
Sun, Jan 15, 2006 60 mins
Part 1 of 2 in Norwich, England. Items include a letter from Lord Nelson; portraits of Walt Disney's ancestors; and correspondence from John Lennon's Aunt Mimi.
Episode 19
Sun, Jan 22, 2006 60 mins
Conclusion. In Norwich, England, items include original "Black Beauty" illustrations; a rare saucer; and fragments of porcelain from Hiroshima.
Episode 20
Sun, Feb 5, 2006 60 mins
Hand-cut pictures; a cache of silver; a cushion woven from human hair.
Episode 21
Sun, Feb 12, 2006 60 mins
Previously unseen items from past excursions are featured, including a pair of bisque figures; an early recipe book for potions and lotions; and a painting made by one of Queen Victoria's children.
Episode 22
Sun, Feb 26, 2006 60 mins
Part 1 of 2. In Somerset, England, items include a set of chairs from one of Lord Nelson's ships; and a postcard collection valued at £100,000. Also: vintage underwear.
Episode 23
Sun, Mar 5, 2006 60 mins
Conclusion. In Somerset, England, items include a rare piece of silver; a steam-powered car; and original "Winnie the Poo" illustrations.
Episode 24
Sun, Mar 12, 2006 60 mins
In Melbourne, items include gold-rush relics; and a flag from the Battle of Trafalgar.
Episode 25
Sun, Mar 19, 2006 60 mins
The Season 28 finale recalls the season's top finds.