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Antiques Roadshow Specials

Over the years Antiques Roadshow has filmed a number of special programmes exploring significant anniversaries, world changing events or simply celebrations of popular culture.

From the BAFTA nominated 'Holocaust Memorial Programme' to 'Pioneering Women', which marked 100 years of suffrage, these shows explore in depth the moments in history which have impacted on us all.

  • A History of Food

    The roadshow explores the history of food, with objects that reveal centuries of cooking, from farmhouse fare to royal banquets, and a special appearance from Dame Mary Berry.

  • D-Day

    A special episode commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in June 1944, filmed in Normandy and Portsmouth, and featuring testimony from those who were there.

  • 100 Years of the BBC

    Antiques Roadshow is at Alexandra Palace in north London to celebrate 100 years of BBC Television, where items include a collection of Doctor Who autographs and the Mastermind chair.

  • Toys & Childhood

    A special episode about the toys we love and how they’ve shaped our childhood, from Sindy and Action Man to Subbuteo and Lego. With a guest appearance by Jonathan Ross.

  • Nursing

    The team hear moving stories about the history of nursing, from Florence Nightingale to the Falklands War, while Fiona Bruce meets comedian Jo Brand, a former psychiatric nurse.

  • The Battle of Britain and the Blitz

    To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and the Blitz, Fiona meets one of the last remaining Battle of Britain pilots and flies in a Spitfire.

  • VE Day Special

    Fiona Bruce marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day, looking at memorable objects that reveal personal insights into the momentous events of the Second World War.

  • Second World War Special

    This special edition, marking 80 years since the start of World War II, brings fresh insights to the conflict through personal stories and family mementos.

  • World War One

    Fiona Bruce and a small group of experts meet families bringing stories of courage and humanity in wartime.

  • Pioneering Women

    A celebration of the achievements of some of Britain's most inspirational women.

  • Coronation

    A programme from the Royal Yacht Britannia to mark the 65th anniversary of the coronation.

  • Entertainment

    Items include props from the first Star Wars film and Raiders of the Lost Ark.

  • Holocaust Memorial

    Fiona Bruce meets British survivors whose lives were shattered by World War II.