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Antiques Roadshow

1979 – nowShow49 seasons938 episodes

DocumentaryFamily
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

A nostalgic, wholesome documentary series about history and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, scares or adrenaline.

Shows with

Story

Antiques Roadshow is a British television show in which antiques appraisers travel to various regions of the United Kingdom to appraise antiques brought in by local people. It has been running since 1979. There are also international versions of the programme.

Feels like

  • Antiques Appraisal Drama
  • Educational History
  • Nostalgic Comfort TV
  • Social Class Exploration
  • Treasure Hunt Mystery
  • Intergenerational Storytelling
  • British Cultural Heritage
  • Low-Stakes Suspense
  • Expert Commentary
  • Wholesome Entertainment

Cast

6 of 6 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Matt Thomas

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 18, 1979 · September 13, 2026 · Still running

First aired
February 18, 1979
Latest episode
September 13, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
49 seasons · 938 episodes
Genres
Documentary, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

Affectionate Parody, Audience Participation, Big Fancy House +9

  • Affectionate Parody
  • Audience Participation
  • Big Fancy House
  • Continuity Nod
  • Cool Old Guy
  • Crossover
  • Doom It Yourself
  • Excalibur in the Rust
  • The Host
  • Worthless Yellow Rocks
  • Long-Runners
  • Shout-Out

12 of 13 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Antiques Roadshow?"

Questions about Antiques Roadshow

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Antiques Roadshow?

PrimePhiloAMC+BritboxThe RokuHooplaYouTube TVBritBox

In the United States, Antiques Roadshow streams on Prime, Philo, AMC+, Britbox, and YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Antiques Roadshow worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Antiques Roadshow okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Antiques Roadshow?

907 h

About 907 hours: 938 episodes in 49 seasons of about 58 minutes each since 1979, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch Antiques Roadshow?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Antiques Roadshow?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for wholesome and 6 for hopefulness.