Antiques Roadshow (1979)

Episode Overview

Michael Aspel hosts his inaugural Antiques Roadshow from the stunning Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Joined by his well-known team of experts, they explore an array of fascinating items, such as a handwritten poem by W. B. Yeats, early Meissen porcelain, and a unique silver tobacco box salvaged from a London rubbish bin. Additionally, they unveil a valuable painting by a prominent 19th-century candlelight artist. John Bly also shares insights with Michael on how to trace the history of a piece of furniture, adding depth to their discoveries.