The Antiques Radio Show is a monthly program about antiques and the decorative arts, presented by Jolyon Warwick James. It explores news, reviews, events objects and goings on in the world of things that are old, beautiful or both – whether valuable or not!
The program is broadcast every Monday at 3:30pm, with new episodes every month.
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24 Feb 2025, 4pm Episode #81 An extraordinary collection of curiosities turns up, “unseen” for some 200 years. How Australian drains have rescued important relics, one jewelry expert talks with another, and a statue of Minerva – or is it Athena? And is organ transplant OK for her? Original broadcast date: 24.02.25
27 Jan 2025, 4pm Episode #80 Far from trivial! A quiz question about a watch, information about fake furniture, a scroll that wouldn’t scroll, trophy making, haggling v bartering, maternity attire, “haute Couture” (who can say ?), a chair, and white sliced bread (sic) plus a piece of cake. Original broadcast date: 27.01.25
30 Dec 2024, 4pm Episode #79 We look at the arcane and awkward questions of value and what art is, through fruit, a pocket watch and some hair and have a very practical and informative Zoom chat with a Jewelry expert who has straddled the Australian and English markets. Original broadcast date: 30.12.24
2 Dec 2024, 4pm Episode #78 In line with the upcoming (already present?) festive season and Christmas, we make some thoughtful suggestions for gift giving. “Unwrap” the surprises with us on the Antiques Radio Show. Original broadcast date: 02.12.24
4 Nov 2024, 4pm Episode #77 We take a slightly different approach for a change. We look at how “collisions” occur. That is, differences of academic opinion, cultural or religious and philosophical standpoints, and legal and law enforcement issues. And “the jam in the sandwich” is the art works, antiques and cultural objects. Original broadcast date: 04.11.24
7 Oct 2024, 4pm Episode #76 Various perspectives relating to the auction and retail trade, possible additions to your reference library, letters to the editor, artistic inspiration, moving large stones and very peculiar musical instruments. Original broadcast date: 07.10.24
9 Sep 2024, 4pm Episode #75 Birds, buildings, carpets, mirrors, metalware, nursery rhymes and an important upcoming Antiques and Art Fair all feature. Zoom carpet chat with Ian Perryman. Original air date: 09.09.24
12 Aug 2024, 4pm Episode #74 Antiques and artworks all have contexts. We look at some of the remarkable circumstances surrounding them – a perplexing mediaeval manuscript, a “padlock – shaped” silver watch stand, some bronze age axe heads (delivered to the door), a clock with a secret history, a small (very male) effigy, and a (once deemed offensive) vinyl disc. And a quiz question (vey inoffensive). Original air date: 12.08.24
15 Jul 2024, 4pm Episode #73 This broadcast is devoted to the odd, strange and peculiar. Remarkable prices and financial machinations contrasting with humanity and some surprising stories surrounding antiques and artworks. Portrayed through a stuffed fish, Roman sandals, William Shakespeare, a poison bottle, board game, Star Wars figure and museums. Some surprises indeed! Original air date: 16.07.24
17 Jun 2024, 4pm Episode #72 A gruesome document, an exhibition about breasts, a caterpillar brooch, a ceramic teapot, and a further stained-glass window – mixed in with a bit of Hollywood and some historical characters past and present. Creating plenty of social comment and context. The quiz includes quite a spectacle. Original broadcast date: 17.06.24