Fiona Bruce's prime-time BBC series makes comeback and it's 'full of twists'

The beloved BBC series Fake or Fortune? is gearing up for its 13th outing, with Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould at the helm.

The art investigation programme is set to grace our screens once more on BBC One, featuring Antiques Roadshow's Fiona alongsideart expert Philip as they embark on a fresh quest through a new trove of artworks.

Produced by BBC Studios Entertainment Productions, this season promises an unprecedented twist: revisiting previous artworks to discover their fates since first appearing on the show.

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The dynamic duo will be exploring pieces linked to illustrious figures such as Churchill, Renoir, and Frances Hodgkins. The season kicks off on Monday, 21 July, with carer and budding art collector Barry joining as a special guest, reports the Express.

In the opening episode, Barry brings a painting he snagged at a Sussex antiques fair, which bears a clue on its reverse suggesting it was crafted by Winston Churchill in June 1916 at Herstmonceux Castle. Together, they delve into the mystery of whether Churchill truly painted it and what value it might hold.

Art dealer Philip, who also co-created Fake or Fortune?, expressed his excitement about the new series, stating: "Each series of Fake or Fortune? continues to surprise me with the unique challenges and complexities involved in authenticating art.

"Breakthroughs in information retrieval and forensic science have dramatically broadened the scope of our research and the resources available to us, making the procedure more thorough—and more captivating—than ever before. It's been an absolute delight encountering the contributors featured in this newest series; the stakes and emotions have never been more intense. Viewers are in for a genuine treat with these investigations."

Meanwhile, journalist Fiona, best known forfronting Antiques Roadshow, remarked: "As always, our investigations in this series have been full of twists and the most unexpected turns. With some of the biggest names in the art world, the outcomes have been potentially life changing for the owners.

"From an unloved picture hidden in a cupboard to one picked up by chance as part of a job lot at auction, the series continues to uncover hidden treasures."

Robert Murphy, Series Editor at BBC Studios Entertainment Productions, commented: "Audiences are in for a rollercoaster ride with the intriguing new cases in our thirteenth series.

"It's always a pleasure to bring new works of art to the screen and to explore how the art world is changing at rapid speed due to technological advances. It takes a heady mix of investigative research, forensic science and art world politics and to solve these puzzles - and with forgers lurking in the shadows, there is always a risk that a fabulous treasure might not be quite all that it seems."

The latest series of Fake or Fortune? comprises six episodes, with each one showcasing a fresh investigation.

The 13th series of Fake or Fortune? kicks off on Monday, 21st July at 9pm, available on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.