Compton Verney 1
At Compton Verney in Warwickshire, this week’s finds include a unique Ashes cricket stump, the Duke of Wellington’s riding crop and Queen Victoria’s chocolate box.
This week’s Antiques Roadshow comes from the stately setting of Compton Verney in Warwickshire, where surprising finds include a charming sketch by one of the nation’s favourite illustrators, Quentin Blake, the Duke of Wellingtons riding crop and Queen Victoria’s chocolate box. Mark Smith is excited to meet a Dambusters daughter, and Christian Beadman gets his hands on a cricket stump from the infamous Ashes bodyline series. Fiona Bruce learns more about Compton Verney’s fascinating folk art collection, which depicts everyday life during the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Fiona Bruce |
| Executive Producer | Gill Tierney |
| Series Producer | Robert Murphy |
| Producer | Katharine Arthy |
Broadcasts
- Sun 6 Oct 2019 20:00
Thu 24 Oct 2019 08:00- Sun 20 Jun 2021 20:00
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