The Antiques Roadshow team visits Thirlestane Castle in the scenic Scottish Borders for this episode, airing at 8:00 pm on BBC One. A range of fascinating items will be appraised, including a Louis Vuitton packing case, a travelling clock, and medals awarded to a Dambusters airman.
Susan Rumfitt examines a Scottish agate bangle, while Gordon Foster studies a fighting knife potentially linked to the infamous Glencoe massacre of 1692. Charlotte Riordan discovers rare artworks by Scottish artist Richard Wawro, whose fans included Pope John Paul II and Margaret Thatcher. Riordan also surprises the owners by introducing them to the artist’s brother.
Marc Allum explores a collection of rare Antarctic photos purchased online for a bargain price. Paul Atterbury shares the story of a one-armed First World War veteran who accomplished an impressive cycling feat, cycling from London to Swindon and back in just nine hours. Lennox Cato uncovers an early example of flat-pack furniture: a table with a unique design.
Presenter Fiona Bruce takes on a challenge to select the most extraordinary item from a collection of Wemyss Ware. She also provides viewers with a behind-the-scenes look at Thirlestane Castle, including a private tour of the castle’s vast collection of family portraits, some of which date back centuries.
Antiques Roadshow: Thirlestane Castle 1 airs on Sunday, 22 September 2024, at 8:00 pm on BBC One.
