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For 35 years, BBC legend Fiona Bruce has been at the helm of several of the broadcaster’s flagship shows, ranging from hard hitting news and politics in BBC News and Question Time, through to more light hearted offerings such as Fake or Fortune and the Antiques Roadshow. Yet while Fiona is often regarded as unflappable on set, there have been moments where situations have taken her by complete surprise.

An Antiques Roadshow expert has taken on the challenge of converting a former chapel he purchased for £60,000 into a home and workshop - and is urging others to help preserve such historic buildings.

BBC Antiques Roadshow experts usually leave people delighted after discovering their item is worth an eye-watering amount of cash. However, it's not always the case for everyone.

Two Antiques Roadshow guests received a shock when expert John Benjamin revealed the real value of their 'novelty' ring. The episode originally aired on Sunday 5 November and viewers were stunned at the value of the items.The cousins brought three pieces to the show in Nottingham, including a Victorian ring.

Television producer and director Nicky Illis, who worked on Antiques Roadshow and was the long-term director of Fake or Fortune, has sadly died of cancer aged 53. Nicky, who also worked on Alan Carr's Adventures with Agatha Christie in 2022, first came into the industry back in the 1990s and went on to produce shows such as One Foot in the Past as well as The House Detectives. She is survived by her husband Seb, whom she married in 2012, and their two children.

The popular BBC show Antiques Roadshow has been a hit since it first aired in 1979, with fans tuning in each week to see the valuations of various items brought in by guests. Over the years, there have been many memorable moments, and in one episode BBC expert Eric Knowles found himself captivated by a guest's extraordinary teaspoon set. Clearly enamoured even before opening the box, Eric's anticipation was palpable as he began to reveal the treasure within.

A couple appearing on Antiques Roadshow once "dumped" their item and "stormed off" after being left disappointed by the experts' valuation. Host Fiona Bruce recalled the awkward moment during an appearance on ITV's Celebrity Catchphrase. Fiona, 59, has hosted Antiques Roadshow since 2008 and has certainly seen some memorable moments over the years.The popular BBC show began in 1979, with guests bringing in various items to be valued by a team of experts.

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One of the Antiques Roadshow experts was left not wanting to value an 'awful' item as he was left 'sad' by its shocking history. Sunday night’s episode (March 31) saw Ronnie Archer-Morgan decline to give a valuation to one of the guest’s items after admitting it was ‘one of the most difficult things’ he had ever spoken about on the show.

BBC Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell has faced a difficult few years after being diagnosed with cancer in 2022. Theo, 36, was left devastated at the news which came just one year after the birth of her son Jonah.

An Antiques Roadshow guest was left 'shaking' in disbelief after a wine glass she bought for just 50p turned out to be 300 years old and worth a fortune. In the latest instalment of the BBC show, members of the public attended the Eden Project, with one woman bringing along a glass her father had given her. She explained to expert Andy McConnell: “It belongs to my father, he saw it on a bric-a-brac stall, they wanted 10p, my father liked it so gave him 50p." But further investigation revealed that the glass was actually incredibly rare, with Andy sharing its origins.

Fiona Bruce has had an impressive career with the BBC. Starting as a researcher for Panorama, the 59 year old has since presented popular shows like Crimewatch, Question Time, Fake Or Fortune, Antiques Roadshow and the news bulletins. In 2023, Fiona was listed as the sixth highest paid stars at the BBC, earning between £395,000 and £399,999 a year.This had fallen from 2021/2022 when she was paid between £410,000 and £414,999 and 2020/2021 when she was paid between £405,000 and £409,999.

Antiques Roadshow has seen some incredible items valued by its history boffins since the show began in 1979. Some guests have even stormed off air. From artifacts that have been passed down through generations to lost objects discovered in attics and car boot sales, the BBC programme fronted by Fiona Bruce – who was delighted when the Duchess of Cornwall appeared on the show – has seen it all.

An Antiques Roadshow guest had a simple three-word response to the staggering valuation of her diamond bracelet and matching ring. While getting her jewellery evaluated by expert Joanna Hardy, the lady shared that she'd inherited them from her late mother-in-law, Audrey, who was a mayor's wife.The precious pieces were given to her in 1976 when her husband became the mayor of Fylde in Lancashire. Joanna confessed: "I see a lot of jewellery, but very few jewels actually make my heart smile.

An episode of the US edition of Antiques Roadshow has left viewers completely freaked out, after an owner brought in a creepy porcelain doll dating back to Victorian times with an even more terrifying backstory.The doll - which was brought into the New Orleans site in near perfect condition - was appraised by antique expert Billye Harris, who informed the guest that the item was made in 1880 France by Leon Casimir Bru. Harris explained that the 19th century toy was called a 'French Circle Dot Bru doll,' and that the maker was renowned for creating the "finest toys." The expert then made a point of focusing on the glass paperweight eyes, which she stated were curved and bulged out to give the doll a more "realistic, human feature." After listing all the features of the Leon Casimir Bru creation, Harris estimated that the doll would retail for around $12,000 to $14,000.

Antiques Roadshow expert Mark Smith became rather emotional as he was asked to value a unique item during the show's visit to Newby Hall in Yorkshire. During the show, Mark was asked to value a gold medallion, but was unable to do due to its rather distressing origin. After taking a look at the medallion, which originated from 1955, Mark shared that it had been awarded to people who had lived through the Holocaust and escaped the concentration camps.

A recent Antiques Roadshow guest had their hopes dashed after discovering their item was worth just £150, and not the £250,000 they had expected. Antiques expert Ronnie Archer-Morgan took a look at the figure, from the Kota tribe in Gabon, when the show stopped in Nottingham's Wollaton Hall.The owner revealed that they had purchased the item for just £1.50, 10 years ago at an Antiques Roadshow event in Cambridge.

An Antiques Roadshow guest was left fuming and reportedly stormed off the set after their item's valuation didn't meet expectations.The BBC show, which is well known for its surprising moments, has seen a variety of unique items valued at staggering amounts of money since it first aired. During the show's run, Will Farmer, one of the main presenters who joined the show in the 2000s, has interacted with hundreds of guests hoping for high valuations for their items.

Antiques Roadshow star Theo Burrell has shared an update on her condition, after previously announcing she'd been diagnosed with an incurable brain cancer. The 36 year old antiques expert was previously told she only had months left to live back in 2022, but she continues to battle the disease every day. Theo, who celebrated 11 years with her partner last month, posted a snap of her beloved pooch, a Jack Russell called Pip, as she gave her followers an update on her health.

The BBC has issued an update on Fiona Bruce's future after many fans complained about the Antiques Roadshow presenter.