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Martin_J_N
·So, “the bastards cheat...” you say.
Have you ever been to a UK filming of Antiques Roadshow?
Folks queue up in their thousands with bags full of multiple items.
Some folks pre-arrange a pick up of large pieces of furniture but 99.9% of the things we see on TV arrive on the day, without any forewarning.
The public is screened into sectors and you join another queue to see the allotted expert (who are all experienced dealers).
There are ‘spotters’ looking out for interesting items to show on TV and of course there is always a time-lag giving an opportunity for the experts to consult with their colleagues (which they often refer to )
The expert in question is more at home with centuries-old English grandfather clocks and French carriage clocks than modern watches, so you could forgive him if he did indeed need to ‘phone a friend’ occasionally.
So, yes, experts on a TV entertainment show, who have a broad knowledge of their sector but are presented with a infinitesimal range of things to look at and value and may need assistance from time to time.
Cheating bastards, I think not.
You're right they do defer or spend a bit of time doing some research before going 'on camera'. A good example was the lady with the medals on last nights program, the expert openly admitted that he had done some research on the recipients of the medals beforehand.
Based on last nights bought for a fiver I am going to have to start visiting boot fairs and junkyard sales 😁
