About this season
The intriguing stories behind rare treasures and curious collectables are revealed on Antiques DownUnder. Everyone loves the story behind an interesting old item. Where it came from, why it was made, its value and its journey through life. In this new 10-part series, antiques dealer Gregory Bickford and collector Claudia Chan Shaw, alongside the Antiques DownUnder team, will visit incredible and quirky collections around the country. From private collections, historic homes and backyard sheds to the best museums and galleries, they'll be talking to the experts, the custodians, and the passionate collectors.
Episodes (4)
1. Episode 1
Aired 30 September 2022
The team visits the David Roche Foundation in Adelaide to explore a vast collection of antiques; Wedgwood expert, Alan Landis, shows off his collection; the team meet the most popular doll ever created: Barbie.
2. episode
Aired 7 October 2022 • 22 min
The team covers The State Theatre in Sydney; Ceramics from Etruria Antiques Gallery; Windows by William Morris; and the Wicks collection of vintage cars.
3. episode
Aired 14 October 2022 • 22 min
The team looks at a farmhouse, coins, Bakelite radios, and bottle collecting.
4. episode
Aired 21 October 2022 • 22 min
The team visits the d'Arenberg Cube, a collection of Militaria, and the Adelaide Town Hall, to meet Lord Mayor Sandy Verschoor and Councillor Phillip Martin.