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Entertainment July 24, 2026

Woman's Astonishment as BBC's Fake or Fortune Uncovers Breakthrough

Woman's Astonishment as BBC's Fake or Fortune Uncovers Breakthrough

A woman named Mary finds out from her late uncle's estate that her painting, believed to be by Catherine Read, is actually worth an estimated £100,000 - and it's not just any ordinary painting. It’s a true art historical piece.

EMBARGOED TO 2100 THURSDAY JULY 23 For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only Undated BBC handout photo of Mary-Louise Wedderburn with her painting, thought to be by a famous relative, 18th Century Scottish artist, Katherine Read, that appears on the BBC 1 programme, Fake or Fortune. Issue date: Thursday July 23, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Philip Broadhurst/BBC /PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.EMBARGOED TO 2100 THURSDAY JULY 23 For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only Undated BBC handout photo of Mary-Louise Wedderburn's portrait thought to have been painted by a famous relative - 18th century Scottish artist, Katherine Read, that appears on the BBC 1 programme, Fake or Fortune. Issue date: Thursday July 23, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: BBC Studios/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.TX DATE:23-07-2026,TX WEEK:29,EMBARGOED UNTIL: 00:00:00,PEOPLE:Charles Greig,DESCRIPTION:examines a portrait of an Indian lady thought to be a rare portrait by 18th Century Scottish artist, Katherine Read.,COPYRIGHT:BBC Studios,CREDIT LINE:BBC Studios/Chris Boreham

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