A highly popular - and adaptable - talk with societies/institutions at all levels, addressing the  fundamental question: why are we so interested in “Things”? 

From Crawley to Kronborg:  for over 30 seasons the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow has rummaged through the collective treasures of British and some foreign households.  I speak of my experiences along the way:  how I started, how the programme is   made; the daunting statistics, the relentless queues; the Most Expensive Items; is it spontaneous?  what happens after the Thunderbolt Valuation; some eccentric colleagues (is Henry Sandon really my dad?); …whoops…and, oh yes, any breakages?  - A revealing sneak behind the scenes on the world’s longest-running factual TV programme…and your chance to ask me questions.

Can be given with or without illustrations;  may be combined with a One Man Roadshow; or with a Quiz or as part of a Study Day - see "Other Events"

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