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The BBC Antiques Roadshow has been travelling around the UK (also stopping off in Australia and the US) for nigh on 30 years, and we're excited to announce that finally it's stopping off for its first visit in Ascot.

BBC One's popular Sunday evening programme will be filming for its 31st series when it heads to the Pavilion at Ascot Racecourse on Saturday 26 April 2008.

The Roadshow's doors open to the public at 9.30 am and close at 4.30pm.

This year the Roadshow will be hosted by new presenter Fiona Bruce, replacing Michael Aspel who has retired from the series after fronting it for seven years.

Hilary Kay evaluates some prints

Fiona says: "Presenting the Antiques Roadshow is, for me, one of those rare and very lucky coincidences in television when you get to work on a show that you already love to watch.

"Exploring the human story behind every object is what makes Antiques Roadshow so fascinating. And everyone loves the agony and ecstasy of the 'what's it worth?' moment.

"The AR isn't just about antiques - it's history, beauty and drama all wrapped up in one."

Some of Britain's leading antiques and fine arts specialists will be on hand to offer free advice and valuations to all visitors.

People with large pieces of furniture or other big items can send details and photographs of their objects to:

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
BBC
Whiteladies Road
Bristol
BS8 2LR

or e-mail them to:

It may be possible to arrange to look at the item in advance and organise transportation to the venue.

The show's popular potaholic Henry Sandon (right)

Series Editor Simon Shaw says: "The team are all looking forward to visiting Ascot Racecourse. It's always exciting to see what will come to light on the day. We regularly see between 1500 and 2000 visitors on the day. Despite the high turnout everyone will get to see an expert."

So come on then, let's all raid our attics and bring along any family heirlooms, household treasures and car boot bargains for inspection by the experts. You never know, that monstrous vase or that 10p bargain may very well be worth more than you think.

Need directions to Ascot Racecourse? Click on the link below.

Please note, the download is a PDF document.