Antiques Roadshow

At Morden Hall Park in south London, big value finds include a rare Cartier driver's watch, a tiny painting by a German impressionist and a plate designed by Pablo Picasso. Plus, a self-portrait by John Lennon and Yoko Ono is appraised.

This special edition of Antiques Roadshow marks 80 years since the start of World War II and brings fresh insights through personal stories and family mementos. Fiona Bruce hosts from Dover Castle, where the evacuation of Dunkirk was organized in 1940.

Antiques Roadshow comes from the grounds of Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire, where surprises include a mysterious object linked to the Titanic, a well-used watch with connections to early moon exploration and an undiscovered letter written by Churchill.

The V&A Dundee design museum in Scotland produces an eclectic mix of finds, including an impressive Japanese vase with an emotional backstory, a Chopper bike and a Vivienne Westwood jacket.

The finds at Lytham Hall in Lancashire include a rare automaton, a sketch by Lowry, a world-class watch and the medals won by Britain's first Black Olympian.

At the stately setting of Compton Verney, surprising finds include a charming sketch by one of the nation's favorite illustrators, Quentin Blake, the Duke of Wellington's riding crop and Queen Victoria's chocolate box.

At the bucolic splendor of Morden Hall Park in London, the experts unearth a Faberge vanity case, a ring by one of the most innovative goldsmiths of the 20th century and a magnifying glass linked to the Pablo Picasso exhibition in New York in 1939.

Antiques Roadshow is at Battle Abbey in East Sussex, where treasures brought along include a diamond ring that was bought for a pound, a 17th-century violin and a unique telegram from Hitler.

An eclectic mix of finds from Castle Ward on the shores of Strangford Lough in Northern Ireland includes a bronze sculpture known as The Leprechaun and a 1960s TV set inspired by the first moon landing.

Fiona Bruce looks back at memorable items and finds out what happened next. The items include a 200-year-old bottle of wine, a rare bronze water-dropper and a page of sketches by artist and writer Mervyn Peake.

At the historic Battle Abbey in East Sussex, treasures include an incredibly rare Beatles guitar with an enviable history, some royal letters from Queen Victoria's children and a ninth-century gold coin.

At Salisbury Cathedral, experts discover an eclectic mix of treasures, including Napoleon's razor, letters from Enid Blyton and a piece of Queen Victoria's underwear. Plus, there's a Christmas card from World War II and original drawings of Judge Dredd.

Beside the V&A Dundee design museum in Scotland, Fiona Bruce uncovers the epic story of a ship and Antarctic explorer Robert Falcon Scott. Other finds include a glass helmet and a piece of tartan that has been to the moon and back.

In the lush surroundings of the National Botanic Garden of Wales, the experts find exotic plants, rare Luftwaffe goblets, a large musket and a 12th-century bronze statuette brought back from Calcutta in the 1920s.

At the vibrant setting of Morden Hall Park in south London, the treasures include letters written by Mother Teresa, an exquisite bronze sculpture, a colorful collage and a collection of intricately designed silver vinaigrette boxes.

At Lytham Hall in Lancashire, finds include a gruesome insight into Victorian dentistry, a fantastic series of watercolors worth thousands and some 1960s rock and roll memorabilia of the highest pedigree.

Treasures at Compton Verney include fashion illustrations from the 1930s, bronze cockerels from West Africa and a Chinese incense burner worth a small fortune. Plus, the team hears about the first British woman to win an Olympic swimming gold medal.

At Castle Ward in Northern Ireland, the team uncovers wonderful treasures, including two sculptures made from ostrich eggs, a set of jewelry decorated with scarab beetles, a watch designed for astronauts to wear on the moon, and top-secret D-day plans.

At the National Botanic Garden of Wales, visitors bring an eclectic range of items, including James Bond memorabilia, a miniature steam engine and three unique pieces of Martinware pottery.