Sandi Toksvig to present Antiques Master
BBC2 has secured comedian and actress Sandi Toksvig to front a primetime series touted as MasterChef for antique lovers.
Antiques Master will see heirloom lovers from around the country compete in a string of challenges designed to test their knowledge of different collections, periods and the value of antiques.
The 12 x 30-minute series will be produced by BBC’s in-house team at Manchester and is expected to debut in a weekday slot over the summer.
The programme is the latest
antiques show being trialled by BBC2, including the primetime Cracking Antiques from Silver River and new daytime series Antiques Road Trip and Restoration Roadshow.
Janice Hadlow, controller of BBC Two said: “We know antiques is a hugely popular subject. We’ll be exploring this territory for peaktime by taking very different approaches in Antiques Master and Cracking Antiques.”
5 Responses to “Sandi Toksvig to present Antiques Master”
Comment from Glen Steven
Time May 10, 2010 at 8:37 pm
I too have just returned from filming episode 9………….all antique show fans, you are in for a real treat! This show was so funa dn super to film, with absolutely no expense spared; could really turn into a true classic!
As Paul said, all of the production team and crew were absolutley a joy to work with, Sandi was a true professional and VERY funny and Eric the true fountain of obscure and amazing knowledge, a real gentleman!
Paul, I look forward to seeing your episode-I managed to get through to the specialist round, afterwhich I unfortunately got eliminated by a very short margain.
So proud to have been part of the show-Nicola, Dillon, Saj and Steph plus many more were amazing! Thanks again!
Comment from Glen Steven
Time May 10, 2010 at 8:38 pm
…………and just realised, I was episode 4!! Sorry 
Comment from dizzyndaft
Time May 16, 2010 at 3:17 pm
just seen sandy at townley hall filming and got a couple of pics of some of the celebs that were filming with her, cant wait to see the show.
Comment from Antiques Fan
Time July 13, 2010 at 9:33 am
Good new show.
Sandi is a wonderful hostess. Perhaps she could have an opportunity to liven it up a little with her unique warmth and humour?
Comment from Paul Belben
Time May 10, 2010 at 7:51 pm
Oh my ANOTHER antique based show…. sheer joy I LOVE EM!!
just had my day filming show 6….. poor poo lost at the most annoying made up, guess the item round. a TEA PRESS became a tea bag maker? watch and see the disapointment on my face and the untrue use of item that Eric Knowles trys to make you all belive…. oh well be nice to see how many people are shouting at the tv….” ITS A TEA PRESS ERIC…. give the boy a point
but all said i had a fantastic super time, thanks to all the girls and boys, made me feel very safe and looked after, Dillon, Nicola your SUPERTSTARS!
and so to bed, with a slight knowing smile