Antiques Roadshow

In the Sefton Park Palm House programme, Fiona Bruce presents a collection from Liverpool featuring a pair of 2,000‑year‑old cufflinks, a personal letter from singer Kate Bush, and a portrait dating back to the English Civil War. The show highlights these historic and cultural artefacts.

The episode forms part of the Sefton Park Palm House series and is fronted by Fiona Bruce. It is filmed on location in Liverpool’s Sefton Park, using the historic Palm House as its backdrop. The programme’s format follows Bruce as she guides viewers through a selection of objects on display within the venue. During the broadcast, three particular items receive close attention. First, a pair of cufflinks dating back roughly two millennia are examined, highlighting their age and craftsmanship. Next, a handwritten letter penned by the singer‑songwriter Kate Bush is presented, offering a glimpse into her personal correspondence. Finally, a portrait originating from the English Civil War period is shown, linking the episode to a significant chapter of British history. The inclusion of these pieces demonstrates the show’s aim to juxtapose artefacts from vastly different eras. By moving from ancient jewellery to a modern musical icon’s letter, and then to a seventeenth‑century portrait, the episode creates a timeline of cultural touchstones, all gathered under the same roof. Overall, the segment provides a concise tour of the three highlighted objects, with Fiona Bruce’s narration tying together their historical and artistic relevance while the setting of Sefton Park’s Palm House adds a distinctive atmospheric touch.