Antiques Roadshow (1979– ) User Reviews

An American's view of this lovely show....

[planktonrules · 8/10 · 14 May 2012]

I am one of the few Americans who used to watch this British version of "Antiques Roadshow"--long before the American version came to Public Television here in the States. Because the Brits made the first, they are to be commended on taking such a simple idea and making it work. And, work it did, as the show has been on for over 30 years!! There are a few things I really like about the British version--mostly the nice outdoor settings as well as the sorts of items you see on the show (things most Americans would rarely, if ever, see). However, I don't give the show a higher score for one uniquely British reason. The reactions of many of the guests are AMAZINGLY muted. So, for example, when lady learns that her Rembrandt she picked up at a rummage sale is an original and is worth 139023941034092321 quid, I am gobsmacked (a good British word) that the reaction is so little! And, when the public does react, I noticed that they are frequently Americans living in the UK! This is NOT an anti-British statement--I am just saying that for viewers it's less fun to watch because the folks rarely seem very happy when they learn their trinkets are, in fact, worth a fortune. Still, it's a brilliantly simple idea that has stood the test of time and we Americans owe the BBC folks our thanks.

Nice little Show about Stuff and its worth

[patrickfilbeck · 6/10 · 15 December 2021]

A nice little show about antique objects and their value. But it could have been presented better, more beautifully, more comfortably. The German version "Bares für Rares" is a lot better positioned here.

My Guilty Pleasure

[destiny_west · 10/10 · 28 January 2023]

I can quite easily spend hours watching this show, it is addictive. I love the look of delight on people's faces when they get something valued and they find out that it is worth far more than they realised. I feel so happy for them. Plus I love looking at the envious faces of the people in the crowds watching closely, it always makes me giggle.

Once thing I have to say is, that I want to point out - the remarks in other reviews about 'Creepy appraisers' I really think this uncalled for. I've been watching this series for sometime now and it is quite easy to see that a few of the appraiser maybe on the autism spectrum. That is not a bad thing. They are happy, keen and very educated in their field.

I love how excited they all get over antiques and collectables bought in.

I would highly recommend this show, so much history to check out and the show always takes place at such interesting places too.

Love the show/ have one issue

[dawshan · 10/10 · 29 January 2023]

I love the show! My wife and I watch it every day and have on in the bedroom at night. I am 72 years of age and almost deaf, so I depend on the subtitles. Lately the subtitles are not in synced with the audio. This is very distracting! I'm sure you are already aware of this, but I wanted to put my two cents worth in. The Antique Roadshow is the best thing on Pluto. Like I said, it is on our TV almost twenty- four hours a day. It is informative and the experts are very knowledgeable! We love the cast, especially Fiona! We laugh at the crazy antics that go on, and we have cried with the staff at the loss of one of the staff. Keep up the awesome job!

Bc acon

[bevo-13678 · 10/10 · 1 July 2020]

I like when they think something is worth heaps but it's really just junk

Some interesting items, creepy appraisers

[louispeter-23057 · 5/10 · 17 July 2020]

Some treasures are sometimes uncovered wich is an education in itself. However some of the appraisers give me the creeps. The guy with the horrible teeth and the guy with the dirty long fingernails to name a couple. There also seem some envy and desire to own some of the objects by other appraisers. On a happier note i do like the host, she is intellegent, articulate and often fun. The values often are all over the place; take them with a grain of salt.

An antique of it's own...

[Sir_Chadwell_Heath · 10/10 · 7 May 2021]

I've been watching this marvellous program for many years now, too many to count!

Riveting stuff you see, a group of chaps bring their wares to get them evaluated by some very clever fellows with a jolly impressive background in antiques appraisal.

They'll give you a rather thorough history of the object and sometimes it'll bally well be worth tuppance!

Some chaps aren't quite as lucky the poor sods but that's the thrill of it you see, you don't know how valuable they are until you've had a jolly good rundown of the history!

An educational joy ride, that's what this program is and long may it continue!

Perhaps one day the Antiques Roadshow will have run long enough to be considered an Antique of it's own, in that case I would give it the highest appraisal, PRICELESS...

Fiona Bruce is so boring.

[editing_budgie · 5/10 · 29 July 2020]

She should be brought in by the police when meth heads get a hold of bath salts.

Her tedious delivery would knock them out cold