Broadcast 12 February, 2010
A new Silver River television programme showing how antiques can be accessed by all and provide an alternative to high street goods has been commissioned by the BBC. Cracking Antiques will be a Silver River production and will be aired during prime-time on BBC2 in Spring 2010.
Interior designer Kathryn Rayward and antiques expert Mark Hill will present Cracking Antiques, which focuses on investing in second-hand, vintage and antique furnishings on a budget. Kathryn will suggest how to revamp distressed antiques to be suitable in a modern home, while Mark will offer advice on what items to buy that may go up in value in the future.
Mark said: “Antiques need to be taken off their pedestal and we should allow them to become exuberant and enjoyable parts of our lives.”
Silver River’s executive producer is Dan Adamson, while the series producer at the firm is Donna McLoughlin.
BBC commissioning editor Jo Ball, said: “Mark and Kathryn are great talent and I hope they will make the world of antiques accessible to everyone.”
Photograph of Mark Hill and Kathryn Rayward copyright Hugh Gilbert
