20th Century Roadshow comes to Duxford

Hello guys and gals 🙂

Next Tuesday (11th January) the BBC will be coming to Duxford to film an episode of ’20th Century Roadshow’ (a modern counterpart of ‘Antiques Roadshow’) Filming will take place in Hanger 4, and anyone is welcome to come along with their 20th century “antiques” which can include toys, furniture, electronics, vintage cars, ornaments, collections etc, and have them valued.

The following text is taken from the press release:

20th Century Roadshow
Presented by Alan Titchmarsh

The 20th Century Roadshow comes to Imperial War Museum, Duxford, Nr Cambridge

The 20th Century Roadshow is a brand new series from BBC Bristol, makers of the ever popular Antiques Roadshow. Set around a lively, fun and vibrant Valuation Day, each programme aims to uncover hidden gems of the past century and find some exciting future classics. The 20th Century Roadshow invites people with contemporary collectables to come and have their items valued by our experts at:
Imperial War Museum, Duxford
Tuesday 11th January
9.30-5pm
Free admission and parking.

The 20th Century Roadshow combines the in-depth knowledge and authority of the Antiques Roadshow with an energetic, passionate and fresh approach to the 20th Century, the programme looks at everything from film, fashion and furniture, to toys, travel and technology.

This new series celebrates a century of enormous change and dynamism from the purely domestic, through serious collectables and entertaining trivia – from classic cars to expensive objets d’art.

The 20th Century Roadshow offers an absorbing insight into the enthusiastic and sometimes fanatical world of the avid collector. The show’s presenter, Alan Titchmarsh said: “I love the fact that the weirdest and most unlikely objects are judged by the experts to be collectable”

Our team of experts not only value objects, they also discover just what it is about these items that people love or loathe. Plus there’s a rare chance to peep into enthralling celebrity collections. Alan said: “The great thing about the 20th Century Roadshow is that everybody can be involved, not just those who have an heirloom left to them by granny or a bit of silver picked up at a car boot sale”.

From Star Wars toys to Sixties pop memorabilia, from Arts and Crafts to 70s designer clothes, The 20th Century Roadshow is where Doctor Who enthusiasts meet fans of Whitefriars glass in the hunt for design classics of the past 100 years that will captivate and enthral viewers.

Hope this might interest some of you 🙂

Becka