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Cash in the Attic

(Rated TV-G, Reality TV, Starring Alistair Appleton, Angus Purden, Where to watch: BBC America, HGTV)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    British antiques show may be hard sell for tweens.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Viewers get some exposure to world culture and arts, as well as some background on the artists and companies that created the pieces. Viewers learn what to look for in assessing their own treasures and get tips on buying and selling antiques.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Antique weapons (guns, swords, etc.) are sometimes shown.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Antiques sometimes include tobacco-related items (cigarette holders, for example) whose uses are explained but never demonstrated.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Cash in the Attic

Parents need to know that despite its fairly dry subject matter, this series can be lots of fun, especially for viewers with an interest in antiques, history, and craftsmanship. Experts put each featured item in the context of its historical and cultural background and often include biographical information about the creator. Auctions sometimes include vintage weapons or items related to smoking (a cigarette holder, for instance), but they're never shown in use. Some sellers may appear slightly greedy as they watch their earnings climb, but the series' focus on their predetermined goals for the money makes their reactions understandable.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the historical and cultural significance of the pieces in each episode. Where did the items come from? How old are they? How were they made? What were they used for? Did they have emotional significance to the family? Families can also discuss how an object's value is determined. What is the rule of supply and demand, and how does it affect the cost of an item? Tweens: Do you think everything has a price? Is there anything you'd never part with no matter what? Families can also share the history of their own heirlooms.

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