Arthur George Negus, OBE (29 March 1903 – 5 April 1985) was a British television personality and antiques expert, specialising in furniture.

Mar 1, 2022 · Arthur Negus, the son of a cabinetmaker from Reading, Berkshire, England, became an unlikely star of British television from the 1960s to the mid-'80s. His television career began with the game show "Going for a Song" (think "The Price is Right" but with antiques), followed by the original BBC "Antiques Roadshow."

Arthur Negus was born on 29 March 1903 in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Oh in Colour (1970), Going for a Song (1965) and Collector's World (1970). He was married to Irene Hollett. He died on 5 April 1985.

The pilot roadshow was recorded in Hereford on 17 May 1977 and presented by contributor Bruce Parker, a presenter of the news/current affairs programme Nationwide, and antiques expert Arthur Negus, who had previously worked on a similarly themed show, called Going for a Song. The pilot was so successful that it was transmitted.

Apr 16, 2025 · Arthur George Negus, OBE (29 March 1903 – 5 April 1985) was a British television personality and antiques expert, specialising in furniture. Biography. Negus was born in Reading, Berkshire, to Amy Julia Worsley and father Arthur George Negus senior, a cabinet maker. His family had a long history in the antiques business.

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Apr 1, 2025 · Arthur Negus (1979–1983) Arthur Negus joined Antiques Roadshow as its presenter in 1979 and stayed on until he retired in 1983. Negus comes from a family of antique experts since his family owns an antique shop.

Arthur Negus. antiques expert, broadcaster Born: 1903 Birthplace: Reading, Berkshire, England. Born into a family steeped in traditional antiques, he began running the family business at age 17. His expertise and reputation flourished, and in 1946 he joined Bruton, Knowles & Co., auctioneers of fine antiques based in Gloucester.

Arthur George Negus, Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was born in Reading, Berkshire, England.

Feb 18, 1979 · Angela Rippon and resident expert Arthur Negus taping the Antiques Roadshow from Trowbridge in June 1979. The first Antiques Roadshow was broadcast on 18 February 1979. Bruce Parker introduced...