Sunday night’s episode saw an expert decline to give a valuation to one of the guest’s items because of its connections with the slave trade
BBC's Antiques Roadshow has been branded "a bit precious" after a episode saw an expert decline to give a valuation to one of the guest’s items because of its connections with the slave trade.
Explaining its history in a voiceover, Fiona said: "The item was a disc that acted as an endorsement of the professional reputation of an African slave trader in the West African port of Bonny in the 18th century.’
Speaking about the moment on GB News Simon Evans said: "I can't help thinking they must encounter quite a few objects over the course of the last 30 years or so of of Antiques Roadshow, which have some kind of connection with dark practices of one kind or another
."It is highly likely they have seen murder weapons or classic novels belonging to people who had made their money in that field.
He added: "What do you think? It does feel a little bit precious."
