Antiques dealer hits Roger Cook with metal bar - Newsnight archives (1981)

In a remarkable report from 1981 Roger Cook is beaten with a metal bar by a dealer after he uncovers the selling of fake antiques. This is part of our #newsnightarchives series. Let us know what you'd like us to upload in the comments below.
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