Antiques Roadshow Returns to Trentham Estate for Final Episode

The popular BBC Antiques Roadshow returns to the stunning Trentham Estate for its final episode of the Unseen Treasures series tonight. This episode is particularly significant as it marks the culmination of a celebration for Stoke-on-Trent’s centenary in 2025.

Viewers can tune in to watch the show at 19:30 GMT on December 28, 2023. The episode features presenter Fiona Bruce, who makes her second appearance at Trentham Estate. The previous episodes included one filmed at the World of Wedgwood and another at the Trentham Estate last weekend.

Among the highlights of tonight’s show is a special appearance by Ozzy the Owl, a beloved figure from the series. The episode will also showcase a slipware jug that originally appeared on the show in 1990. This piece is currently housed at The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in Hanley.

As part of the programme, antiques expert Will Farmer will challenge Fiona’s knowledge of antiques through a test involving three pieces of pottery featuring cubist designs. Additionally, Fiona will engage with John Sandon, a ceramics expert and long-standing contributor to the show. Sandon will share insights into his life in the antiques world, as well as the influence of his father, Henry Sandon, who was a fixture on the show from its early days.

The BBC’s preview of the episode promises an engaging exploration of rare and unseen treasures, set against the backdrop of the picturesque Trentham Gardens. As the series draws to a close, viewers are reminded of the rich history and artistry that antiques represent, particularly within the context of Stoke-on-Trent’s cultural heritage.

For those interested in the world of antiques and the stories behind treasured items, tonight’s episode of Antiques Roadshow is not to be missed.