Abbey setting for antiques programme

BBC1’s popular Sunday evening show, Antiques Roadshow, will be filming for its 35th series in the grounds of Newstead Abbey on Thursday, June 14, and programmemakers hope as many people as possible will bring their prized possessions to be valued.

The doors open at 9.30am and close at 4.30pm. Eentry is free.

Presenter Fiona Bruce, who is now in her fifth year, said: “Presenting the Antiques Roadshow is, for me, one of those rare and very lucky coincidences in television when you get to work on a show that you already love to watch.

“Exploring the human story behind every object is what makes Antiques Roadshow so fascinating. And everyone loves the agony and ecstasy of the ‘what’s it worth?’ moment. It isn’t just about antiques — it’s history, beauty and drama all wrapped up in one.”

Some of Britain’s leading antiques and fine arts specialists will be on hand to offer free advice and valuations to visitors, who are invited to raid their attics and take along their family heirlooms, household treasures and car boot bargains for inspection by the experts.

People with large pieces of furniture or other big items can email details and photographs of their objects to antiques.roadshow@bbc.co.uk

The last series included some amazing finds such as a painting by Rolf Harris bought for £50 and valued at £50,000, and a beer flagon made from Oliver Cromwell’s horse.