Antiques Roadshow specialist Mark Smith was left absolutely astonished by a "programme first" during Sunday's instalment.

Throughout the recent episode, which was a repeat filmed at Portchester Castle, a married couple sought to discover the background and worth of a treasured family keepsake.

Specialist Mark couldn't conceal his joy and wonder as he declared: "This is a unique moment on the Antiques Roadshow.

"In all the years I've been on the Roadshow, we have never had a Victoria Cross. The highest award for gallantry this country has. Who was this man?".

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The visitor then revealed: "This was my wife's grandfather. Unfortunately, I wasn't privileged enough to meet him but my wife knew him when she was a

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