Hilary Kay famous for her knowledge on children's toys
Come on get a rumaging! Get out your long lost Granny's objects that you've kept hidden in the attic for years. They could be worth a fortune? The BBC One's famous Antiques Roadshow is rolling into toon.
BBC One's popular Sunday evening programme the Antiques Roadshow opens its doors to the public.
Some of Britain's leading antiques and fine arts specialists will be on hand to offer free advice and valuations to visitors.
You are invited to raid your attics and bring along your family heirlooms, household treasures and car boot bargains for inspection by the experts.
When & Where
Haltwhistle Swimming and Leisure Centre. Thursday, 15th April, 2004. The Roadshow's doors open at 9.30 am and close at 5.30pm.
Michael Aspel
Michael Aspel, who has presented the Roadshow for the past four years, will be accompanying the Roadshow as it travels around Britain. "The Antiques Roadshow is literally a national treasure," says Michael. "It's a detective story, a game show and a history lesson."
Series Producer Simon Shaw says: "On an average day at the Roadshow we see about 1500 people. On exceptional days we clock up many more and on these occasions our experts see several thousand items between them".
People with large pieces of furniture or other big items can send details and photographs of their objects to: Antiques Roadshow, Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS8 2LR or e-mail.
It may be possible to arrange to look at the item in advance and organise transportation to the venue.
