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ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: Walthamstow Town Hall 2

Marc Allum (right) is surprised, but delighted, to see two Palanquins (or Indian sedan chairs), at the ROADSHOW.
Courtesy of Olwen Gillespie @BBC 2014
Marc Allum (right) is surprised, but delighted, to see two Palanquins (or Indian sedan chairs), at the ROADSHOW.

Airs Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. on KPBS TV

The UK version of ANTIQUES ROADSHOW is back on the trail of the nation’s hidden treasures, visiting more of Britain’s most sumptuous and unusual locations. Fiona Bruce hosts.

Highlights of Season 37 include a very special visit from Her Majesty the Queen to meet members of the team at Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland.

Also featured are the dramatic and romantic ruins of Kirby Hall, among which the team marvel at a 500-year-old religious painting — first seen in 2010 — now beautifully restored. They examine an extraordinary carved chair inspired by the MPs’ expenses scandal.

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They visit Chenies Manor where a highly valuable piece of "Star Wars" memorabilia, and a 19th century plant stand — that provides one of the biggest surprises of the series — are uncovered.

Justin Croft (right) discovers a piece of history when he sees a ballot paper signed by Nelson Mandela.
Courtesy of Olwen Gillespie @BBC 2014
Justin Croft (right) discovers a piece of history when he sees a ballot paper signed by Nelson Mandela.

On this episode, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW returns to Waltham Forest Town Hall in east London, England.

Will Farmer is surprised that this hoard of Doulton tiles was found in a chimney.
Courtesy of Olwen Gillespie @BBC 2014
Will Farmer is surprised that this hoard of Doulton tiles was found in a chimney.

This bright and busy day reveals an art deco pendant with a hint of ancient Egypt; a haul of charming tiles discovered behind a chimney; and a purse that saved the life of a German soldier in World War I.

The owner of her father’s World War I German uniform collection becomes emotional when expert Mark Smith (left) tells her its value.
Courtesy of Olwen Gillespie @BBC 2014
The owner of her father’s World War I German uniform collection becomes emotional when expert Mark Smith (left) tells her its value.

These episodes are not available to stream on demand in the U.S.

BBC ANTIQUES ROADSHOW is on Facebook, and you can follow @BBC_ARoadshow on Twitter. #AntiquesRoadshow

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Credits:

A BBC production. Producer is Michelle Burgess. Fiona Bruce hosts (THE QUEEN’S PALACES). Series Producer is Robert Murphy. Editor is Simon Shaw.