Antiques Radio Show
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!
Episodes
To commemorate the start of another century of Antiques Radio Show programs (in cricket terms), we resume the “innings” at 101 “not out”!
In this broadcast #101, we have a very informative discussion with our Station’s Patron who is also best equipped to tell us about Government House, its fabric and its functions. We also touch on the issue of cultural activities and how important they can be in our l...
Our 100th broadcast of Antiques Radio Show! Why do we attach importance to that number – why do we value it so much? We offer suggestions. But more importantly, we cast some light on why we value antiques and works of art via some skeletal remains, sporting equipment, mode of transport and furniture.
Original air date: 10.08.26
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This broadcast is all about books - but less for the book collector or bibliophile than for those wanting information about the objects and circumstances covered (or between the covers). We explore aspects of ceramics, jewellery, paintings, historical discoveries, misprints, trees and handwriting.
Original air date: 13.07.26
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Largely about paintings but telling a much bigger story – in relation to AI (not fertility clinic, but IT studio) and also provenance issues and spiced with an amazing saga. Where does music fit in ? Who goes to see what, and where? A rare medal is found.
Original air date: 15.06.26
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A “priceless” watch that actually has a price (mostly attributable to its provenance). The Easter egg hunt – the ones that weren’t actually found. First Eleven flashers (outside the off stump), fielders and fast bowlers. And more!
Original air date: 18.05.26
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We present some broad issues and some very focussed ones. What is abroad with sex in art ? We peep from behind the curtains. What should our attitude be to human remains ? And what might turn up at a valuation day. We focus on some very specific marbles and someone’s shirt collar (minus shirt). Why are they important ?
A “letter to the editor” raises some interesting issues of Jug ownership. Comparative memorabilia values of US baseball and Australian cricket caps etc. What price “the baggy green” cap? When were they introduced? One way of finding out. Australian money in New York, Australian double decker green bus in UK, sleuthing from a distance (across the globe) and a book about to be published.
Original broadca...
Some amazing scientific discoveries yielded by old books. Two metal detectorists discoveries – one amazing and one not amazing. Some hair, a “dyke deck”, breadboards and some opportunism.
Original air date: 23.02.26
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More on shipwrecks (Mary Rose), a bit on films (are they accurate?) and the turmoil over transportation and the valuation of the Bayeux Tapestry. A variety of contrasting opinions are explored.
Original broadcast date: 26.01.26
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What part does touch play in our perception of antiques and artworks? We go some way to casting light on this along with the question of what is needed to for a successful exhibition centred on the blind and partially sighted. Our Zoom chat is with Wellington (New Zealand) antiques dealer Peter Wedde who has some interesting revelations.
Original air date: 29.12.25
Some splendid ideas for Christmas and Festive season Antique and Art gifts. Who would not wholeheartedly embrace some taxidermy, a stringed instrument, unusable (relatively) office equipment, golfing gifts and some restful reading suggestions from expert and insightful publisher David Longfield.
Original air date: 01.12.25
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In amongst sculpture, coins, tribal art, biscuit tins, old auction catalogues, etc., we bring you insolvency, buyer premium, auction rings, insurance claims and extremes of price and other excesses. All in the name of antiques and art.
Original air date: 03.11.25
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Documents are in demand, a chronometer features, as do two remarkable acts of strange behaviour and we introduce you to a Schatzkammer. All are explained as are the fascinating background stories.
Original air date: 06.10.25
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Two Caelifera (Grasshoppers) in different art forms, one almost 500 year old finger ring that tells the time, an advertising button, a patent corkscrew and some words of wisdom about provenance and the vexed question of what art is actually for.
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We look at the unusual and peculiar in the Antiques and Art world. Not only the objects themselves but their circumstances and surroundings: a horse, rabbit, rock, prophylactic, some portraits, a mosaic, silver, some theft, restitution etc.
Original air date: 11.08.25
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We revisit old topics – fakes. This time French Chairs. The impact of technology - here we build a remarkable picture of a person and his circumstances, just from the remains. Auction Houses – for how long does a bidding battle go on ? And why and what for ? Part two of the article on Shipwrecks – what can you find?
Original air date: 14.07.25
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Shipwrecks? Bayeux Tapestry? What can they tell us about objects, art and history? The lengthy article on shipwrecks has been divided into two, the second part appearing in the following broadcast, Program #86. The Bayeux Tapestry reveals some academic debate arising from the images depicted.
Original broadcast date: 16.06.25
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Fakes ! No quick solution to spotting or identifying them, but we offer some interesting parameters to this huge and problematic issue throughout the ages. Often fascinating, at times amusing, generally informative and sometimes a little scary.
Original air date: 19.05.25
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Our program looks at people and how they look at and see antiques and art – to appreciate, buy, criticise and anything else you may do with cultural artefacts. Our Zoom chat is with Mark Amery of Radio New Zealand’s “Culture 101”. A trans-Tasman perspective!
Original air date: 21.04.25
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We look at objects and works of art and how they were once used – using todays terminology: dating, dentistry and defence. We also look at some oddities and egregious prices - a mask, a medal and some money. How and why?
Original air date: 24.03.25
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