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BBC One's Antiques Roadshow will be filmed at the National Trust's Ightham Mote near Borough Green this summer

21:01, 30 December 2015

Dig out those family treasures from the loft as the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow comes to Kent this summer.

Last year the popular TV show discovered fascinating finds from a jacket once owned by American president JFK; a musical penknife worth £80,000 and a sketch believed to be by Picasso which had been bought in a house clearance sale for a few pounds.

The show filmed at Walmer Castle near Deal, which was screened in November, was the highest rated episode in three years, with 6.8m people tuning in.

Presenter Fiona Bruce
Presenter Fiona Bruce

On Thursday June 16, Ightham Mote, a National Trust medieval manor house near Borough Green, will be the setting for filming.

More than 30 experts will be on hand to offer free advice and valuations to visitors.

Ightham Mote. Picture: Hannah Epps, National Trust
Ightham Mote. Picture: Hannah Epps, National Trust

Presenter Fiona Bruce said: "The best part of working on Antiques Roadshow is that we never know who or what is going to turn up on the day. The visitors, the objects they bring, their stories and the location all combine to make a fabulous experience that we aim to capture for the viewers.

"If you are a fan of Antiques Roadshow, curious to see behind the scenes, or just fancy a day out, I would urge you to dig out your treasures and come along – we’d love to see you!"

To find out more about going along, visit www.bbc.co.uk/antiquesroadshow or email antiques.roadshow@bbc.co.uk. You can also write to Antiques Roadshow, BBC Broadcasting House, Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS8 2LR.

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