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TV legend 'brought Roadshow viewers' treasured pots to life

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December 27, 2023

HENRY Sandon has died at the age of 95 after starring as an expert on Antiques Roadshow for over 30 years.

- Tara Fair

TV legend 'brought Roadshow viewers' treasured pots to life

The world authority on Worcester porcelain died on Christmas Day morning of "old age".

He first appeared on the hit BBC show in 1979 but was also the curator of the Dyson Perrins Museum - now the Museum of Royal Worcester, which confirmed his passing.

He was awarded an MBE for his services to the ceramics industry, television, and his charity work.

His son John also became a regular expert on Antiques Roadshow.

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