Antiques Roadshow viewers in hysterics as Christmas Eve episode guest reels off flurry of cheeky innuendos during jewellery valuation

Antiques Roadshow viewers went into hysterics when a guest uttered a number of cheeky innuendos within seconds of appearing on screen on Sunday.

During the Christmas Eve episode, the guest visited Uppark House in West Sussex to have her collection of purple amethyst jewelery valued.

But that's how she came into possession of the beautiful items that attracted the attention of the public at home.

The expert said: 'We have here some beautiful amethyst and gold jewelry, a beautiful bracelet, a beautiful pair of earrings and, in the box, a beautiful amethyst and pearl necklace. Delicious.'

It was the moments that followed that had fans of the show giggling, although the guest kept a completely straight face as she told her story.

Antiques Roadshow viewers went into hysterics when a guest made a number of cheeky innuendos within seconds of appearing on screen on Sunday.

During the Christmas Eve episode, the guest visited Uppark House in West Sussex to have her collection of purple amethyst jewelery valued

But that's how she came into possession of the beautiful items that attracted the attention of the public at home

She explained: 'Well, it was my husband's great aunt, Fanny, who lived in Cockermouth. Born 1850, died 1951.'

Viewers couldn't contain themselves and many took to Twitter to express their joy at what they had just heard.

One person wrote: 'A spicy episode of the #AntiquesRoadshow that…Pearl Necklace, Aunt Fanny and Cockermouth all uttered within 60 seconds of each other.…'

While someone else shared: 'I haven't, Antiques Roadshow. My Aunt Fanny who lived in Cockermouth? And not even a grin.”

Another person wrote: 'Aunt Fanny who lives in Cockermouth, I almost spat my port and lemon across the living room. Thank you @BBC_ARoadshow.'

“They just said 'Great Aunt Fanny' and 'Cockermouth' in the same sentence on Antiques Roadshow, and in related news, my dad and I are both kids,” someone else wrote.

Another viewer wrote in disbelief: 'I was just watching Antiques Roadshow and they just showed a pearl necklace from Aunt Fanny from Cockermouth. Sorry, but come on.'

“Aunt Fanny from Cockermouth… you couldn't write it,” laughed another viewer.

The expert (center) said, “We have here some beautiful amethyst and gold jewelry, a beautiful bracelet, a beautiful pair of earrings and, in the box, a beautiful amethyst and pearl necklace.”

It was the moments that followed that left show fans in fits of giggles, although the guest kept a completely straight face as she told her story.

Someone else commented: 'Just heard on Antiques Roadshow: 'My Aunt Fanny, who lived in Cockermouth…' Ho Ho Ho.”

And someone else commented: 'If you watch Antique Roadshow you will see a woman who has been left with jewelery from her Aunt Fanny from Cockermouth.'

Another viewer wrote: 'Childish I know but…Aunt Fanny lived in Cockermouth…'

While another show fan asked: 'Is Aunt Fanny from Cockermouth trending yet?'

It comes after Jonathan Ross unveiled his huge collection of vintage toys during last Sunday night's Antiques Roadshow Special.

The 63-year-old TV presenter, who has the largest collection in Britain, was a guest on the Toys and Childhood special and showed off a room dedicated to his passion.

Jonathan confessed his love for vintage items, admitting that while it may be an “unhealthy obsession,” he feels like a “burden is lifted” when he's in the room he calls his safe space.

The broadcaster met with presenter Fiona Bruce to give a grand tour of his collection and especially shared his love of Japanese action figures.

Regarding the root cause of his obsession, Jonathan said: “And what a prosaic answer would be, and this is quite typical, I think, because I come from a fairly poor background. So when I was a kid, I didn't have the toys I wanted.

It comes after Jonathan Ross, 63, unveiled his vast collection of vintage toys during last Sunday night's Antiques Roadshow Special

The TV presenter, who has the largest collection in Britain, was a guest on the Toys and Childhood special and showed off a room dedicated to his passion

“For example, Major Matt Mason came out and I really want a Major Mason and I haven't gotten one in two years and I still felt like I needed it, so this is the sense of entitlement I have had as a child. .'

Fiona wondered: 'And is this healthy? Do you think?'

He said: 'Of course not, no, I am aware that this is not healthy. But look, Fiona, the thing is: I think the difference between a collector and a hoarder is that a hoarder keeps everything in one way or another and can't let go of anything.

'Whereas a collector knows what he has, knows where he is, why he has it, and can release him back into the wild every now and then.

“When I come here, as soon as I walk in there, no matter what else is going on in my life, where there might be family pressure or work pressure, I feel like that burden is lifted because this is a very safe space.

'For me it is a very beautiful space. And everywhere I look there are things I love.”

In May 2020, Jonathan gave Loose Women a glimpse into his incredible man cave, which he has lovingly personalized to reflect his lifelong interest in comics, cult films, television, games and pulp fiction literature.

Discussing the logistics of being away from his three children during lockdown, Jonathan revealed the huge spare bedroom and collection of collectibles the boys themselves had, visible as he chatted via video link.

A self-confessed fan of American comic books since the age of eight, it's no surprise that Jonathan has decorated one of his rooms as a shrine to his passion, showcasing his very extensive collection.

The star is also an avid model designer and does this in the comfort of his comic book man cave.

An original poster of Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo, starring James Stewart and Kim Novac, sits on one of the walls, as well as an array of other memorabilia.

Jonathan opened up about his love for vintage items, admitting that while it may be an “unhealthy obsession,” he feels like a “burden is lifted” when he's in the room he calls his safe space.

The broadcaster met with presenter Fiona Bruce to give a grand tour of his collection and in particular share his love of Japanese action figures

Regarding the cause of his obsession, Jonathan said: 'I am aware that this is not healthy. But look, Fiona, the thing is, I think the difference between a collector and a hoarder is that a hoarder keeps everything in one way or another and can't let go of anything.”

Jonathan displays all his models after he has made them in large storage areas

Jonathan laid bare his love for comic books in a candid article he wrote for The Evening Standard in 2012, discussing the difficulties he encountered in building his collection.

He wrote in the lengthy piece: “I have been in love with comics – especially American comics – since I first saw them in the late 1960s.

'It wasn't always easy being an American comics fan in Britain, not least because they were hard to find. For a while they sold them in the regular newsagents – oh, happy days – but then the stock dried up completely.

'Some would still make it – bales of it were used as cheap ballast in the larger freighters, I heard, which explained why if you did manage to find a corner shop that stocked something new and exotic like Marvel Team Up, for example, it would probably warp and wrinkle if it got soaked along the way.”

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