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At Compton Verney in Warwickshire, this week鈥檚 finds include a unique Ashes cricket stump, the Duke of Wellington鈥檚 riding crop and Queen Victoria鈥檚 chocolate box.

This week鈥檚 Antiques Roadshow comes from the stately setting of Compton Verney in Warwickshire, where surprising finds include a charming sketch by one of the nation鈥檚 favourite illustrators, Quentin Blake, the Duke of Wellingtons riding crop and Queen Victoria鈥檚 chocolate box. Mark Smith is excited to meet a Dambusters daughter, and Christian Beadman gets his hands on a cricket stump from the infamous Ashes bodyline series. Fiona Bruce learns more about Compton Verney鈥檚 fascinating folk art collection, which depicts everyday life during the 18th and 19th centuries.

58 minutes

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Presenter Fiona Bruce
Executive Producer Gill Tierney
Series Producer Robert Murphy
Producer Katharine Arthy

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