Episode 1
Series 28, Lichfield Cathedral
September 4, 2005
Season 28 gets underway at Lichfield Cathedral in the Midlands, where items include a small statue that may be from King Tut's tomb; an early Punch and Judy set; and a sword pistol that belonged to Lord Nelson.
Episode 2
Series 28, Lampeter
September 11, 2005
In Wales, items include a bust of Dylan Thomas; a book of silhouettes; and a plate that was purchased for £5 that's appraised at £10,000.
Episode 3
Series 28, Edinburgh
September 18, 2005
In Edinburgh, Scotland, items include an early Mickey Mouse mascot; a rare deco figurine; and documents that once belonged to the bodyguard to Edward VIII and Mrs Simpson.
Episode 4
Series 28, Normanby Hall
September 25, 2005
In North Lincolnshire, England, items include a marble bust and rare candlesticks. Also: a collector of antique lawnmowers.
Episode 5
Series 28, Tavistock
October 2, 2005
In Devon, England, items include a prison inmate's canvas uniform; a cat o'nine tails from the early days of Dartmoor Prison; an antique hunting horn; and a plate.
Episode 7
Series 28, Ipswich
October 16, 2005
In Ipswich, England, items include a duke's chamber pot and an early record player.
Episode 10
Series 28, Rochdale
November 6, 2005
Items include a gold pencil that was a gift from King George IV; paint brushes used by L.S. Lowry; and a British hangman's diaries. From the town hall in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England.
Episode 11
Series 28, Chelsea
November 13, 2005
Items include a roulette table, buttons worn by Charles Dickens and a gilded bee from a royal throne.
Episode 12
Series 28, Ventnor
November 20, 2005
Items include a family portrait that shows a future speaker of the House of Commons. Also: 75 Austin vehicles spanning 40 years of production; a photograph that saved a woman's life. From Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.
Episode 15
Series 28, Coughton Court
December 11, 2005
Part 1 of 2 in Warwickshire, England. Items include original designs from a leading graphic artist of the 20th century; a Japanese depiction of dancing skeletons; and a lost masterpiece.
Episode 16
Series 28, Coughton Court 2
December 18, 2005
Conclusion. In Warwickshire, England, items include an Agatha Christie letter; a medal that was awarded to those who aided Titanic survivors; and a rare china figure of the queen on horseback.
