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Medal Man

Mark Smith

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English
Michael Joseph Ltd
29 January 2026
The enthralling story of a father's war and a son's enduring fascination

Sunday evenings wouldn't be the same without Mark Smith on Antiques Roadshow.

Seeing beyond military memorabilia to the human stories at their heart has made him a national treasure.

Mark's fascination was fostered by his WWII veteran father, who shared stories of flying special operations for the RAF. But Smith Snr was also haunted by the loss of his best friend, Harry, on a secret mission over the Indian Ocean.

From the pages of his father's unpublished wartime memoir, to a pilgrimage to a Chennai cemetery, Mark takes us on his most personal journey, bringing closure to his father's story.
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Imprint:   Michael Joseph Ltd
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 243mm,  Width: 164mm,  Spine: 33mm
Weight:   584g
ISBN:   9780241738108
ISBN 10:   0241738105
Pages:   336
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Mark Smith joined the Antiques Roadshow team in 2014 and quickly became a firm favourite with viewers. Like his father and grandfather, Mark Smith was born and bred in Walthamstow, East London. He started collecting British medals in 1969 and owns an extensive private collection that he has amassed over the years; a hobby which has become a life-long passion. He is a well-known expert on the Victoria Cross. He holds a degree in museum studies from UCL, is a Member of the Western Front Association and the Orders and Medals Research Society, he is also a well-known Battlefield Tour Guide.

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