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Philip was the official art adviser to the and the between 1988 and 2011. In recognition of his art world expertise and contribution to portrait heritage, he was awarded the OBE in the January 2005 New Year鈥檚 Honours list.

He has published on art-related subjects and is the author of Sleepers: In Search of Lost Old Masters and Sleuth: The Amazing Quest for Lost Art Treasures. He is also a regular broadcaster, reviewer, and writer for the national press. His television work has included writing and presenting the Channel 4 series Changing Faces, co-presenting 大象传媒 Two's Antiques Show and most recently with .

Philip鈥檚 entry into the antiques world took a rather unconventional route; starting with collecting football stickers, he then moved onto old teaspoons, old shoe buckles, and finally settled on art. Since joining the Antiques Roadshow in 2004, Philip鈥檚 most memorable item is a small sketch by , who Philip considers to be an 'extraordinarily important' artist of the late 20th Century.

When he gets the chance to spend time away from the art world, Philip enjoys playing tennis and reading novels.