Because of United Kingdom’s great fervor on antique items, a British Television Show produced by PBS (an American TV Network) was created for antique collectors, vendors, appraisers, and even for ordinary people who just wants to gain knowledge about antique with a touch of historical backgrounds. “Antiques Roadshow” started to air in 1979 where it features antiques from several regions in United Kingdom brought by ordinary people. Local people display their oldest item like antique rings, antique toys, garden antiques, etcetera and through the show, the collectors and appraiser evaluates the antique’s authenticity and value. With Antiques Roadshow, fake and original items were being identified that also helps collectors on how they should evaluate a certain antique. The show also features family heirlooms, long-lost items where experts reveal fascinating truths about those finds.
In November 16, 2008, the most valuable antique appeared on the show. It was an original 1990’s Marquette of the Angel of the North (made by Antony Gormley) displayed by Philip Mould. It was valued 1 million Euros. But not all items being displayed on the show were valuable. Some are worthless before the expert’s eyes but the show rarely air those episodes to save the embarrassment for the individual.
Antiques Roadshow won several awards at different award winning bodies and now on its 14th season and is hosted by Mark L. Walberg.