BBC Antiques Roadshow Magazine Launches

Kelsey Media is delighted to announce the launch of BBC *.

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The first issue (cover price £3.99) is on sale at WHSmith, supermarkets and newsagents from April 4th .

From its early beginnings in the late 1970s as a 'try out' transmission from a room above Hereford Town Hall, the has grown to become a British broadcasting phenomenon with some six million viewers regularly tuning in. Now in its 36th year, each episode is packed with fascinating objects and the surprising stories that lie behind them, as well as the burning question of 'What's it worth?'

Sue Herdman , Editor, BBC , says, 'We've taken our inspiration from the TV programme format and, working closely with specialists, have filled our pages with lively features that are bursting with information and top tips. The first issue carries Lisa Lloyd's definitive guide to success at auction, and a remarkable feature on the sleek 1930s time capsule that is The Homewood. This hidden house and its collection of outstanding and highly collectable pieces is one of Britain's best-kept secrets.

She continues, 'For those with a love of all things vintage, we also tour the quirky Museum of Brands. And we'll have our monthly special behind-the-scenes section, devoted to the show, where we reveal more stories and valuations than will have been seen on screen. Our favourite for this, our launch issue, is the tale of a small boy, an unlikely kidnapping and an African mask.'

Nick Brett , Director of UK Publishing, BBC Worldwide adds, 'The BBC's is one of Britain's best-loved programmes. The magazine aims to extend the audience's enjoyment of the BBC One show, revealing what happens next and taking fans deeper into the world of antiques collecting.'

  Sue was previously, for seven years, Editor of with its audience of 4 million.

Kent -based Kelsey Media has a portfolio of over 40 consumer magazines including , , , and

* BBC is published by Kelsey Media under licence from BBC Worldwide who help fund new BBC programmes. The BBC word, mark and logo are trademarks of the British Broadcasting Corporation.