THE first of two episodes of television’s much-loved Antiques Roadshow, filmed in Purbeck last summer, will be screened on Sunday.

More than 3,000 people packed out the grounds of Lulworth Castle for a chance to get their items under the experts’ gaze.

Presenter Fiona Bruce and her team of art historians were on-hand to give them their all important valuations and there were some huge surprises, including an old leather tankard – made for Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War – valued between £20,000 and £30,000.

Viewers will be able to see which other items made it through to the final cut during the hour-long programme.

However, the day’s filming captured so many interesting stories that the BBC compiled a second episode, to be screened in February next year.

Lulworth Estate general manager James Weld said: “The Antiques Roadshow is a staple Sunday night’s viewing and to be able to welcome the team to Lulworth was a huge privilege.

“We were delighted with the number of visitors who attended and I believe everyone involved had a great day.

“With being such a popular and well-loved show it is a great opportunity to showcase what we have here at Lulworth, and to share the breathtaking ‘what’s it worth?’ moments of those who came along on the day, many of whom were local.”

Fiona Bruce described working on the show as “one of those rare and very lucky coincidences in TV when you get to work on something you already love to watch”.

She added: “Exploring the human story behind every object is what makes the show so fascinating.”

The episode is due to be aired on BBC One at 8pm.