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ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: Scottish National Gallery Of Modern Art

Presenter Fiona Bruce at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Courtesy of Olwen Gillespie © BBC 2014
Presenter Fiona Bruce at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Airs Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 7 p.m. on KPBS TV

The UK version of ANTIQUES ROADSHOW returns as presenter Fiona Bruce and the team are back on the trail of the nation’s hidden treasures, visiting more of Britain’s most sumptuous and unusual locations.

Season 36 also introduces a new play-along feature – The Rogues Gallery, where viewers get the chance to see whether they can spot a fake among real treasures.

This Doulton "Seven Ages of Man" clock is one of Lars Tharp’s favorite items.
Courtesy of Olwen Gillespie © BBC 2014
This Doulton "Seven Ages of Man" clock is one of Lars Tharp’s favorite items.

In this episode, Fiona Bruce and the team head to Scotland where a large crowd awaits the experts at the National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh.

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The owner shows Mark Poltimore a painting of himself done by Jack Vettriano in the 1990s.
Courtesy of Olwen Gillespie © BBC 2014
The owner shows Mark Poltimore a painting of himself done by Jack Vettriano in the 1990s.

Objects exciting the specialists include a small carved ivory figure from the 18th century ploughed up in a local field; an original manuscript by Robert Burns; plus a small box purchased for just over £30 which delivers an early Christmas present for its surprised owner.

A rock crystal and enamel box bought online for a bargain price delights Joanna Hardy.
Courtesy of Olwen Gillespie © BBC 2014
A rock crystal and enamel box bought online for a bargain price delights Joanna Hardy.

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CREDITS:

A BBC production. Producer: Michele Burgess. Series Editor: Simon Shaw (PRICELESS ANTIQUES ROADSHOW). Presenter: Fiona Bruce (THE QUEEN’S PALACES)