Graham Lay

Who is Graham Lay?

Graham Lay is an antiques expert, born in 1960, specialising in arms and militaria, and military history, probably best known for his many appearances on BBC TVs Antiques Roadshow television programme where he has been one of the team of experts since 1988.

He has appeared as an expert on other BBC TV antiques programmes such as 20th Century Roadshow, Priceless Antiques Roadshow, Bargain Hunt, etc. In Series 1 Episode 6 of BBC TV 20th Century Roadshow recorded at Imperial War Museum Duxford, he valued a WWII Spitfire MkIX aircraft at between £1,000,000 and £1,500,000, the highest price for anything ever valued on the show.

He has contributed to several books such as Antiques Roadshow Collectables, and writes auction reviews and articles for newspapers and periodicals, including writing for Black Powder, the magazine of the Muzzle Loaders Association of Great Britain.

Being made-up before a recording.

At a typical Antiques Roadshow recording.

Discussing the value of the famous MH434 Spitfire MkIX B with the owner and Alan Tichmarsh.