Antiques Road Trip
Antiques experts compete against one another at various auctions across the country to try and earn the most money by the end of the week.
Antiques experts compete against one another at various auctions across the country to try and earn the most money by the end of the week.
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Cornwall, collectibles and a classic Porsche - Hettie and Ishy's antiques duel kicks off in Penzance. Who will bag the bargain that wins the auction war?
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Ishy and Hettie hit Somerset in their vintage Porsche, hunting out some quirky games, seaside art and auction thrills. It's antiques with a twist, and a helter-skelter!
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Ishy and Hettie cruise Shropshire and north Wales in their fancy Porsche, digging up antiques and a 300-million-year-old secret. But will their finds fire up bidders at auction?
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Rare candlesticks, a quirky timepiece and neon dreams. Hettie and Ishy explore Yorkshire's treasures.
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It's the final lap for Ishy and Hettie. Quirky buys, cuddles and a sugary Scottish secret. Can they turn treasure into top profit at auction?
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Antiques, attitude and a dancing motor. Danny and Margie rev up for their first road trip showdown in Scotland.
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Busts, brass and toffee sauce – it's round two with Margie and Danny, cruising the Lakes in style. But will their sweet finds serve up auction success?
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It's antiques with attitude as Margie and Danny roll through Yorkshire, with pig signs, pewter and loo rolls on their shopping list. But who will be feeling flush at auction?
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It's the penultimate ride. Margie finds mystery in a Gladstone bag, while Danny bowls into vintage glory. Who will strike gold at auction?
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It's Margie and Danny's final ride, ending with a bang in the antiques shops of Nottingham and Derby. Will Danny's lucky hat work its magic?
Izzie and Mark hit the road on their epic east coast odyssey. There'll be intriguing art, cocktail party accessories, Victorian beauty hacks and auction dramas to boot.
Lincolnshire loot, a genie's cave and a spud train. Izzie and Mark sniff out shiny treasures to take to auction.
Glassware galore and a tractor detour. Izzie and Mark dig up treasures and plant sweet crops. But will their auction bids bloom or bust?
Izzie risks porcelain déjà vu, and Mark finds a cherubic figurine with potential as we play hide-and-seek in Kent. But the auction is coming, ready or not!
Chinese kites, west African koras and one risky etching – Izzie and Mark's Sussex spree hits Brighton before the final auction showdown.
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From ferries to farls! Roo Irvine and David Harper hunt for antiques in Northern Ireland, gambling on glass and kitsch, and bake their way to the auction showdown.
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Belfast beckons as Roo Irvine and David Harper drive through Northern Ireland in Brian, their trusty Mini. Will glowing glass or a slithering sculpture charm the bidders?
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Roo Irvine and David Harper's antiques odyssey hits Scotland. Local lass Roo falls for big cats, David looks east for inspiration, and Brian is barely holding it together.
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England's north west gets a visit from Roo Irvine and David Harper. One goes for gold, the other is into heavy metal. And both aim to score at auction.
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Roo Irvine stirs it up with spoons, and David Harper buys in bulk, as Wales welcomes their final rummage. From creepy crawlies to curious collectibles, who will win the final saleroom showdown?
From rusty relics to glass gems, Phil Serrell and Tahmina Ghaffar race through Liverpool in a vintage beast, shelling out on surprises for auction.
Auctioneers Phil Serrell and Tahmina Ghaffar hit East Yorkshire in search of vintage gems, boxing glory and a knockout auction result.
Phil Serrell and Tahmina Ghaffar tear through the Midlands in their trusty Ford Pop. She's banking on money boxes, he's cantering after dainty delights, but rusty lumps might be his main hurdle.
From tabletop games to mid-century gems, Phil Serrell and Tahmina Ghaffar stir things up in Oxfordshire. But will their buys earn a celebratory pint or leave them flat at auction?
A special stone, souvenirs and a mystery kitchen gizmo. Phil Serrell and Tahmina Ghaffar's road trip takes a tropical detour in Cornwall. But who will be left wilting at the finish line?
Tash and Tim tour the Highlands, hunting antiques and going green. Who will grow the biggest profit at the auction? The Scottish road trip begins!
Tash and Tim hunt for treasure in Aberdeenshire. Uncovering Far East finds, Victorian crazes and scoffing salty snacks, before facing a fierce bidding battle.
Tash and Tim hit Perthshire and Tayside, unearthing a mysterious landscape, a pottery crush and a crafty use for a quintessentially Scottish plant.
Banter, bargains and a honking horn. Tash and Tim get in a tangle, chasing curio hits and coffee highs on their penultimate Scottish road trip.
Fairy books and a bit of a boogie. Tash and Tim wrap up their Scottish road trip with laughs, cheeky deals and one last showdown. But will their finds hit a bum note at auction?
Rookie road tripper Bee Harford makes her debut alongside Raj Bisram in Dorset. Will she strike it lucky on her first outing, or will seasoned pro Raj take the win?
Bee's chasing fine furniture, Raj has got a royal signature, and both get their hands dirty on a historic steamship. But who will sail to victory at auction?
Bee and Raj hit Kent in their electric classic. Concorde, canine art and racing thrills – who will take pole position when the auction hammer falls?
Raj and Bee hunt antiques in Kent. Toys, transport and a brave bear all feature. Will Bee's bold buy win the auction, or will Raj's fragrant find leave her trailing?
Raj and Bee wrap up in Essex. A vintage bike, cuddly collectibles and eco-ink feature. Will Bee's charm win the auction, or will Raj's wheels race ahead?
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Bezzie buds Phil Serrell and Natasha Raskin Sharp kick off their fourth head-to-head road trip, this time shopping their way through the wilds of bonnie Scotland.
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It's game on as Phil and Natasha scour Scotland's west coast, collecting antique mannequins, maps, cauldrons and curling stones. But who will be the big cheese at auction?
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The heat is on for Phil and Natasha as they straddle the border between Scotland and England. Will Phil be able to haggle his way up to a win?
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In Yorkshire, Natasha Raskin Sharp falls for a teeny-tiny tumbler, while Philip Serrell tries to carve out a profit from his biggest buy yet.
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Natasha and Phil wrap up this road trip with one final head-to-head in Sheffield, eyeing up antiques that may light their way to profits.
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He's a familiar face, but it's road trip rookie Danny Sebastian's first appearance on the show... with Irita Marriott. Will beginner's luck be on his side, or will it be a veteran victory for Irita?
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Rookie road tripper Danny Sebastian challenges Irita Marriott to round two. The competitive pair are both determined to win, but will Danny be derailed by his large bench buy?
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Antiques queen Irita Marriott and snazzy dresser and dealer Danny Sebastian hit the shops of Oxfordshire. From ercol chairs to a Liberty pewter vase and vesta case, it's a blast.
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Slick dealer Danny Sebastian and auctioneer queen Irita Marriott blast to Suffolk for the penultimate leg. Snapping up a cider flagon and sad-looking puppy, it's a riotous adventure.
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Whilst Irita's feeling flush, dealer Danny has one more shot at chalking up a win. With die-cast cars and scales, can Danny steer his way to a weighty profit this time?
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Derbyshire hosts a road trippin' rematch as James Braxton is drawn to kitchenalia and Izzie Balmer picks up a smashing (or should it be smashed) find.
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Antiques experts James and Izzie are pulling up their sports socks for round two in our best of five. Who will bag the winning buys in Cheshire and Staffordshire?
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Auctioneer James Braxton and Izzie Balmer hit Shropshire in the Morris Minor for the third leg. From bamboo buys to beautiful boating, it's a hoot.
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James and Izzie are snug as a bug in their 1949 Morris Minor convertible. He'll harness the power of breath, while Izzie will have to escape jail to make it to auction!
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Antiques legend James Braxton and gemology whizz Izzie Balmer go head-to-head along the south coast from Liskeard to Kingsbridge in a 1949 Morris Minor. Who will win the week?
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New expert Tahmina Ghaffar takes on familiar face David Harper. The road to victory begins in Lancashire, but who will come out on top when they reach their destination?
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Newbie Tahmina Ghaffar takes on David Harper in the second leg of their antique-seeking expedition. How many faces can you squeeze into the boot of Datsun 280ZX?
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Road trip rookie Tahmina Ghaffar takes on experienced David Harper, and it's quite a tussle as they both try to hook the best catch to sell at auction.
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Tahmina Ghaffar leans into her specialism on a trip with David Harper. They whirl round the south west and pick a mix of Chinese silk, Indian tea paraphernalia and a European zither.
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Tahmina Ghaffar embraces her final chance for a win against David Harper. But has the competition driven them potty as they tuck in to some 'bug-ilicious' food?
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It's Margie Cooper v Tim Medhurst – silver expert v coin guru – in an electric-powered 1970 crew cab fire engine. From Blackpool to beyond!
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Margie Cooper, Tim Medhurst and their electric-powered fire engine, Sam, make their way to Liverpool. They scour the city for secrets, but still find time for a bit of moving meditation in Europe's first Chinatown. Tim sets a dining table at the auction, while Margie opts for a more industrial haul.
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Margie Cooper v Tim Medhurst, round three, as they hop over the English border to the green grass of Wales in their electric green fire engine. They head to the home of the famous Ladies of Llangollen and take some tasty treats to auction. But will their offerings go down well?
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Dealers Margie Cooper and Tim Medhurst take their green electric fire engine to Gwynedd in north Wales. But watch out for those greedy seagulls...
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Final outing for Tim and Margie, wandering through the Welsh Valleys. With an obelisk, psychic sketches and a racehorse to grapple with, who will wrestle their way to a victory?
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Auctioneers Raj and Hettie kick off in Cambridgeshire. The mighty Cadillac is their powerful chariot as they embark on a shopping frenzy. Watch out for an opportunity of a lifetime.
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Auctioneers Raj Bisram and Hettie Jago are in a Cadillac in Norfolk. The second leg of the trip is packed full of antiques and includes a look at the heritage of the British tavern.
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Auctioneers with allure, Raj Bisram and Hettie Jago, hit Suffolk for the third leg. From stilt walking to witchcraft, it's a jam-packed jamboree.
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For the fourth leg, Raj and Hettie cruise their Cadillac through the county of Hertfordshire. From birthday celebrations to a trip to Mars, it's positively intergalactic.
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Auctioneer hotshots Raj Bisram and Hettie Jago bounce into the counties of Berkshire and Hampshire for the final leg. From necklaces to top hats and tails, we're off to the races.
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Flamboyant besties Roo Irvine and Mark Hill reunite to battle over attire and antiques at auction. Who will win this fast and furious race around Yorkshire?
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Roo Irvine motors along the roads of North Yorkshire with her rival, Mark Hill. In their second battle, Mark gets flustered over a very rare find.
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Motoring around the north west in their sturdy Volvo, flashy fashionistas Roo Irvine and Mark Hill pull out all the stops to outwit each other in the saleroom.
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Contesting companions Mark and Roo battle it out on the penultimate leg of the road trip round Northumberland. Can Roo retain her winning streak, or will Mark reach for the moon?
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Final shopping shenanigans with Roo Irvine and Mark Hill whizzing around Roo's home turf in Scotland. Can Mark outsmart his rival?
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It's a wet one in Leicestershire, but nothing can dampen the spirits of our all-weather experts Catherine Southon and Ishy Khan. Who will be the first victor in the best of five?
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Jewellery buffs Catherine Southon and Ishy Khan are digging deep in round two! Who will unearth the finest treasures in and around Coventry?
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Glorious Gloucestershire welcomes our daring dealers, Catherine and Ishy. In their halfway-point tussle, their auction haul is a posh purchase and a golden find.
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Wiltshire and Somerset host Catherine and Ishy in the penultimate trip. After an antiques animation exclusive, it's off to auction with a cheeky piece of retro advertising in hand.
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It's a showdown on the Isle of Wight shops for Catherine and Ishy's final clash, where they uncover the oldest find of the trip by far.
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Antiques aficionados Margie Cooper and Mark Hill take in the sights of Yorkshire behind the wheel of an MGB Roadster, splashing their cash on hidden gems to take to auction.
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Glass lover Mark Hill and silver specialist Margie Cooper go head-to-head in a 1980 MGB Roadster, searching for antiques along the Yorkshire coast, from Bridlington to Pickering.
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Glass lover Mark Hill and silver specialist Margie Cooper continue their head-to-head in a 1980 MGB Roadster, hunting for antiques in Yorkshire, from Darlington to Barnard Castle.
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In an MGB Roadster, glass champion Mark Hill and silver lover Margie Cooper hunt for antiques around the border towns of Scotland and England, from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Hawick.
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Silver lover Margie Cooper and 20th-century design expert Mark Hill head for the heart of Edinburgh in their 1980 MGB Roadster.
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xperts Natasha Raskin Sharp and James Braxton start their three-country shopping spree in Wales. On the way, they uncover hidden musical talents and find out what's in James's jug.
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Natasha Raskin Sharp goes head-to-head with James Braxton to find out who knows their stuff. Driving a 1967 Daimler Sovereign, the pair are shopping from Pontypridd to Monmouth.
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Natasha and James hit the antiques emporia of the Midlands, discovering tiny shops, little gnomes and a huge specimen of a rather famous bird.
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Lancashire and the Lakes beckon for James and Natasha on round four of their road trip. Will they be bowled over by what they find in the shops?
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Natasha has home turf advantage as she and James head to the west of Scotland for their final expedition together. There'll be conjuring, cowboys and cake!
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Auctioneer Hettie Jago takes on dealer Tim Medhurst. The pair start out in Sussex with £200 each and a replica Jaguar.
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Auctioneer Hettie Jago takes on dealer Tim Medhurst. The second leg of their trip takes them from Surrey to Banbury.
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It's the halfway mark for this trip. Which one of our experts will dig out the profit-making antiques to win them this leg of the contest?
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Coin lover Tim Medhurst has found something special in his wheelhouse of expertise in the penultimate auction of this road trip.
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Auctioneer Hettie Jago takes on dealer Tim Medhurst for the final time. Can the newbie pull a win out of the bag?
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It's the start of a new trip in Kent, with our newly acquainted experts –queen of ceramics Irita Marriott and king of jewellery Ishy Khan – driving a 1971 Sunbeam Rapier.
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It's the second leg of a very friendly road trip with Ishy Khan and Irita Marriott, now heading to the Kent coastline in their sporty 1971 Sunbeam Rapier.
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Irita Marriott and Ishy Khan cross from Kent into Suffolk to tour antiques shops in Appledore, Woodbridge and beyond in their sporty 1971 Sunbeam Rapier.
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Jewellery bigwig Ishy Khan and ceramics queen Irita Marriott meander through Suffolk and Norfolk in a 1971 Sunbeam Rapier.
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It's all to play for as ceramics queen Irita Marriott and jewellery king Ishy Khan make their way through to Norfolk to the final auction in their trusty 1971 Sunbeam Rapier.
It's a new trip with antiques experts Charles Hanson and Roo Irvine. Follow their adventure around South Yorkshire.
It's a new trip with antiques experts Charles Hanson and Roo Irvine. Follow their adventure around Lincolnshire.
Leg three with antiques experts Charles Hanson and Roo Irvine. Follow their adventure around the West Midlands.
It's leg four with antiques experts Charles Hanson and Roo Irvine as they venture around north west England.
It's leg five with antiques experts Charles Hanson and Roo Irvine as they race towards their final auction.
Experts Raj Bisram and Irita Marriott hit the road again, winding each other up, cracking bad jokes and looking for exquisite antiques in Wales. It's going to be hair-raising!
Raj and Irita criss-cross the Welsh border looking for antique goodies, but finding beautiful things that don't need two strong assistants to carry them isn't easy.
It's all gold and silver on Raj's and Irita's third leg. But it's not all heavy metal. They find their groove in Birmingham's reggae heartland before a surprise auction result.
Raj and Irita embark on a five-county tour of The Fens. On the way, they discover secret doors, prehistoric artefacts and time travel.
Time to slap on the sunscreen as Raj and Irita head to the seaside in Lincolnshire. It's the last chance to hit the shops before their final auction showdown.
Jewellery expert Izzie Balmer and design whizz Mark Hill head to Wales for the start of a new trip in Pembrokeshire. Magic tricks and a folding cake stand head to auction.
On the second leg of Izzie Balmer and Mark Hill's first road trip, the new best mates battle for bargain antiques in the towns and villages of Carmarthenshire.
Doyenne of the jewellery world Izzie Balmer and 20th-century design whizz Mark Hill raid the antiques shops of Stroud, Cirencester and beyond.
Jewellery afficionado Izzie Balmer and 20th-century design connoisseur Mark Hill motor through Oxfordshire and the Midlands searching for hidden treasures to take to auction.
Mark and Izzie's final outing, where they fall in love with cuddly toys, dumb waiters, and early 20th-century glass. But who'll make the biggest profit at auction?
Debut road tripper Hettie Jago takes on regular dealer David Harper. The pair start out in Scotland with £1,500 each and a 1980s Mercedes 280 SL.
Auctioneer Hettie Jago takes on dealer David Harper. The second leg of their trip takes them to Glasgow and the Scottish Borders.
Today we're in Cumbria with Hettie Jago, David Harper and their 1980s Mercedes 280 SL. Will David or Hettie strike a decisive blow in their best-of-five auction contest?
We're in Cumbria with Hettie Jago, David Harper and their 1980s Mercedes 280 SL. Who will strike a decisive blow in their best-of-five auction contest?
Hettie Jago has one last chance to catch up with David Harper as the road trip speeds towards its final auction.
Antiques experts Natasha Raskin Sharp and Ishy Khan point their classic car to Northumberland in search of profit-making collectibles. Candelabra and militaria go under the gavel.
The adventure continues in North Yorkshire as Natasha and Ishy try to nab as many auction victories as they can with what remains of their original £1,500.
It's a new trip with antiques experts Natasha Raskin Sharp and Ishy Khan as they scour East Yorkshire for more antique delights.
Watch out West Yorkshire, we're on the penultimate leg of this road trip with hot shot auctioneer Natasha Raskin Sharp and jewellery connoisseur Ishy Khan.
We're in the east Midlands for a sparkling road trip finale with young guns Natasha Raskin Sharp and Ishy Khan.
A new road trip with a couple of very familiar experts, Catherine Southon and Phil Serrell, this time motoring through the West Country in their red Morgan Roadster.
Two of our best loved experts, Catherine Southon and Phil Serrell, are back on a treasure hunt. They tour Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire in a red Morgan Roadster.
Follow antiques experts Catherine Southon and Philip Serrell's adventures around Surrey and Hampshire.
With just two more auctions left on this trip, Phil Serrell pulls out all the stops as he tries to beat fellow expert Catherine Southon.
Catherine Southon and Phil Serrell breeze around Essex, picking up curiosities in a Mercedes convertible. Catherine enjoys a revenge prank on Phil.
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Margie Cooper and Ochuko Ojiri's B-road rummage through the antiques shops of the north west gets underway in the mighty city of Liverpool and continues across the Mersey towards Chester.They point their 1960s classic car to the nearest shop, where Margie finds a silver egg cup with a royal connection, while Ochuko spends £100 on a 1940s fairground ride. This leg of the trip sees an eclectic mix of purchases for their £200 starting budget, including cast iron radiators and an anatomical model arm. But what will excite the bidders at the first auction in Newport, Shropshire?In a break between the shops, Margie and Ochuko discover how zoos help in the struggle to stem the catastrophic decline of the planet's at-risk animal species and discover the story of the war games that helped win the Battle of the Atlantic.
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Stoke-on-Trent welcomes Margie Cooper and Ochuko Ojiri, as they compete to find antiques they can flip for a profit at auction. With their classic car headed further into Staffordshire, these pals put friendship to one side as they race to find the winning collectable.A huge brass luggage rack from a railway carriage catches Margie's eye. Convinced it's just as usable in a home today as it was in a train 100 years ago, she expects big bids come auction day. Margie is also charmed by an Edwardian spaniel that forces her to part with £30.Ochuko goes for a trip on the canals to learn about the man who built them and changed the economic landscape of the area. Hoping for financial good fortune at auction, Ochuko buys antique dumbbells and an enamel sign. However, a little French birdcage might be the buy that really flies in the saleroom.
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Antiquers Margie Cooper and Ochuko Ojiri compete to find the most profitable antiques on their route south along the Welsh Border. Their 60-year-old classic car offers not only a little luxury but also has a huge boot for all the collectables and curios they'll take to auction.A large Victorian oak barrel catches Margie's eye. Noting the craftsmen who made such containers are known as coopers, Margie hopes her namesake will help make her a profit. However, not all her buys are based purely on instinct, with more considered purchases including a jelly mould with a royal connection.Meanwhile, Ochuko opts for an eclectic mix of buys: a mirror, an American money box and even some Danish egg cups. He raises a glass at auction for one standout find when some Sheffield silver excites the bidders.Margie breaks from shopping to hear how the wool industry has helped support the needy and elderly in Shrewsbury for nearly 600 years, while Ochuko heads to Stourbridge to learn how immigrants built the industry that made the area world famous. He also turns his hand to glass blowing.
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We're on safari with Road Trip pals Margie Cooper and Ochuko Ojiri as they get up close and personal with some Worcestershire wildlife in their vintage Jaguar. It's their fourth leg and, pockets bulging with profits from previous auctions, there's nothing to stop them from spending big apart from their own nerves.At the shops, Margie makes a beeline for some of her favourite stuff, silver. But it's a collection of 19th-century porcelain with a fascinating history that really grabs her attention. Meanwhile, Ochuko's eye is drawn to a piece of 1970s modern art that might be a bigger find than even he realises.Taking a break from the shopping, Margie discovers how Victorian ingenuity transformed the kitchen and started the boom in culinary gadgets. But does she have what it takes to make it as a maid? Ochuko heads to Malvern to find out about a wartime invasion of scientists and the top-secret invention that would change the course of the war.Then it's off to the auction with big profits on their radar.
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It's the last gallivant for Road Trip pals Margie Cooper and Ochuko Ojiri. They continue their antiquing adventure in Wiltshire, zipping around in the rather classy classic car. Ochuko has a big budget to play with, but Margie isn't far behind.Margie hunts down a real mixed bag of offerings, from a large Edwardian shoe sign to an early 20th-century mbira, which is an African thumb piano. Meanwhile, Ochuko spends big as he attempts to part with every penny, all in the hope of making auction-winning profits. However, a set of 1930s hat moulds captures his hat-lover heart.In amongst the shopping, Ochuko finds out about the young postmaster who went on to create one of the country's best loved cities, while Margie looks after Britain's most precious historical objects and gets up close and personal with every antiques expert's worst enemy.Who will rise to triumphant victory at the final auction?
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Catherine Southon and David Harper last went head-to-head on a road trip ten years ago, but their time apart certainly hasn't dulled their competitive edges. Starting off in Kent, these two sparring specialists will head along the south coast of England with £200 as their starting capital and a touch of Gallic charm provided by their cute Citroen 2CV, Dolly.Catherine, on home turf, has an eye out for some quirky optical items and also fancies her chances with a menagerie of metallic animals. Meanwhile, David's newest strategy is to try his luck with some very unfashionable items as well as getting his hands on a hammer that would put any auctioneer's gavel to shame.Away from the shops, David finds himself on a Belgian battlefield of the Great War, as he visits a reconstruction of what life was really like in the trenches of the Western Front. Catherine has a playdate at the factory of a famous toy company to find out about the man whose inventions have brought joy to generations of kids and adults alike.Then it's time for their first battle of this campaign, and where better than a castle to watch it from?
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It's round two of the tenth anniversary tour for our Road Trip veterans, Catherine Southon and David Harper. They're taking their ever-reliable French classic car all along the Sussex coast, popping into antiques shops along the way in search of potential money-makers.There's a strong whiff of nostalgia for our two at the shops. Catherine seems to have a hankering for items with an aeronautical theme, one of which takes her back to her childhood. David has a flashback to his school cricket team and gives a demonstration of his prowess - probably unwise in a room full of china. There'll be some terrible parking, sticky situations with masks, and a canine antiques appraiser on the menu too.On their journey, David heads off to a rather special airport that has a history going back all the way to the very early days of flight. Catherine discovers a magnificent fortification, built by the Romans, that has stood in defence of the realm right up into modern times.Then it's time for our Road Trip royalty to see how their treasures fare under the hammer.
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We're officially halfway through the trip with Catherine Southon and David Harper. This time round, our expert pair will be shopping on the Isle of Wight and across the Solent in Hampshire, carried all the way by their little faithful French motor called Dolly.David goes Dutch with some dishes, but also picks up a Chinese canister and a south Indian lamp. Catherine keeps things closer to home with a Scottish Wemyss ware jar.Before they head down the coast into Dorset to watch the auction at a Victorian manor house, they find out how homesick French sailors in the Second World War helped introduce garlic to the Isle of Wight. And a trip aboard a boat sees Catherine receive a lesson about the father of wireless communication, Guglielmo Marconi.
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David Harper and Catherine Southon are travelling about the Jurassic Coast on the fourth leg of their trip. As David takes charge of map reading, Catherine continues to struggle to navigate through the gearbox of their little French motor.David fancies a ceramic cat and, having had some success with it last time, another piece of Dutch Delft. Catherine finds an old clothes rail big enough to hang the very biggest pair of Victorian pants.In a break from the shops, Catherine plays dress-up as she goes to war in Weymouth, while David throws a pot in Poole. The competition is hotting up but, with the auction watched from a former courtroom, order is assured!
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Catherine and David are on their last legs in Devon. Catherine is still having bother with the classic car and its French gearstick but finds steering an enormous 100-year-old traction engine to be right up her street.Bridges are crossed as David walks from Devon to Cornwall over the river Tamar, spanned by Brunel in 1859, and their jaunt along the Jurassic Coast affords lots of scope for our Road Trip veterans to unearth things with an interesting past. They're both on the tiles at Kingsbridge, but while Catherine opts for the more traditional, David scoops up an eel spear and a fetish doll, hoping for luck with the more outlandish.Their final auction is at Broughton Astley in Leicestershire. Has Catherine kept good company with William de Morgan, or was David born with a large George IV silver spoon in his mouth?
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Strap yourselves in, it's the start of another road trip, with dealers Mark Hill and Irita Marriot embarking on an antiques adventure across south east England.Irita's a Road Trip veteran, but this is only Mark's second outing, so there's much at stake as they compete to find profitable items to sell at auction with just a £200 starting budget.Driving a sky blue 1967 Triumph, they're both on top form. While Irita spends big on her beloved porcelain, Mark invests in a set of mid-century Italian ceramics. Who will come out on top in this pottery throwdown?
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Antique experts Irita Marriott and Mark Hill continue their road trip around England in a classic car, scouring every nook, cranny and dusty shelf for treasures from the past while competing to make the most profit at auction.Irita gets excited by a 200-year-old regency ornament, and Mark indulges his taste in the macabre when he discovers some Victorian anatomy moulds.But it's not all shopping. Mark learns about a perfume pioneer from Amersham, and Irita dons her pads to find out about a towering figure from the world of women's cricket.Their trip ends at auction in Bedford, where their antiques go under the gavel, and they find out who has made the most money.
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We're halfway through this trip with experts Irita Marriott and Mark Hill, who are cruising around East Anglia in a 1967 Triumph Herald. Both are hunting through the region's shops for antiques they can flip for a profit at auction.Irita finds some overlooked, and very cheap, porcelain in a shop and identifies it as being rare and Hungarian. Mark indulges his taste for mid-century design. Our duo also pick up a penny-farthing, some pretty earrings and a 1930s duck that is sure to appeal to collectors at auction.In a short break from the shopping, Mark hears about the race to discover Neptune, and Irita helps to pump water out of the Fens, learning that land that was once drained for farming is today under threat from rising sea levels.They end their trip in the beautiful grounds of Peterborough Cathedral, but whose items will sell for the most and seal them the win on this leg of the road trip?
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It's the battle of the hats on this leg of the road trip, as we decide who wears it best between dealer Irita Marriott or expert Mark Hill. Today they navigate the Fens in search of an antique that will make a fortune at auction. Getting them from shop to shop is a 1960s Triumph, and a bag of sweeties helps to keep their spirits high.Mark falls head over heels for a very stylish and shiny mid-century kitchen appliance, while Irita uncovers something so gold, garish and gaudy it may not sell at auction. They also find a collectable with a very grisly and gruesome history.Away from the shops, Mark discovers a massive three-and-a-half-thousand-year-old structure, lost for centuries under the wetlands, and Irita heads to King's Lynn to hear how the humble lives of the town's fisherfolk inspired a great 20th-century composer.And then it's off to the auction to find out if the old adage 'If you want to get ahead, get a hat' holds true.
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It's the end of this road trip for Irita Marriott and Mark Hill as they pilot their 1960s Triumph Herald towards one last auction. With money in their pockets and a renewed sense of purpose, the competition is heating up.As they hit the shops, Irita decides to throw caution to the wind and buy with her heart rather than her head. However, she's distracted by a trip to a historic farm to find out why music played a key role in spreading the Salvation Army's message over the years.Mark is focused on catching up with his travelling companion, so he buys a 1970s motorbike! He has high hopes for a biscuit tin and sets his sights on auction glory with a stereoscopic viewer. He also detours from the shops and goes on a journey back in time to learn about women's roles in the Great War.These two pals put friendship to one side as they enter the saleroom for a final time. Who'll win the Road Trip crown?
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Izzie Balmer sets off on a road trip with a brand new rival, jewellery expert Ishy Khan. Kicking off in Kendal, with £200 each, the pals are looking for antiques that will make them the most profit when they come to sell at auction.Veteran tripper Izzie plays it safe with a novelty silver sugar bowl but chances her luck with a broken piece of silver she hopes will attract bids from dealers with a keen eye for rarity. Izzie also goes on a hunt for an American president and ends up making the most remarkable discovery by a coffee machine.Ishy strikes gold when he finds a jewellery box filled with treasure, including an RAF sweetheart brooch. The rookie also gambles on a locked box with no key, in the hope saleroom bidders will wonder if there's treasure inside. Ishy learns about a children's story made famous by its Lakeland setting, but will it be a fairy-tale ending for the new road tripper at the auction?
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Road trip regular Izzie Balmer and a new recruit, south London jewellery dealer Ishy Khan, embark on the second leg of their trip in a golden vintage Volvo. This time they're crossing the Pennines, rummaging through the shops of Lancashire and Yorkshire.Ishy picks up an iridescent alligator for just a few pounds, while Izzie goes for jewellery and a very, very long Victorian ruler.Along the way, they find out about a contralto singer from a village in Lancashire who conquered the concert halls of the world, and an eccentric Yorkshireman they used to call ‘the Shotgun Gardener', but who will be victorious at the Barnsley auction?
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We've reached the halfway point with experts Izzie Blamer and Ishy Khan. Auctioneer Izzie, from Bristol, is an old hand at flipping antiques for profit, whereas Ishy's a road trip rookie. So, is our young jewellery buff in good hands? Of course he is! In fact, they're getting along famously.This time around, the pair explore the county of Yorkshire, pointing their vintage golden Volvo towards the likes of Knaresborough, York and tea and cake hotbed Harrogate before heading south for their third auction. They also discover an awful lot of fascinating history along the way, including a trip to a spa and the little-known story of a woman who played a part in setting up some 200 schools around the world.
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Experts Izzie Balmer and Ishy Khan do Derbyshire in a vintage Volvo. South London jewellery dealer Ishy and auctioneer Izzie, who grew up around here, are on the fourth leg of their junket, finding antiques to sell for a profit at auction.As well as casting their expert eyes over some old favourites, Izzie has her sights set on a little something for the breakfast table, while Ishy has some miniature sporting equipment in mind. They both have a rummage through some job lots of jewellery and indulge in the odd musical interlude along the way.Away from the shops, Izzie heads to Derby to see a huge collection of Victorian toys that were the home entertainment systems of their day, as well as being a novel form of advertising aimed at theatregoers. Ishy heads to Matlock Bath, just in time to take part in a festival of lights that took its inspiration from Queen Victoria herself.Then it's off to auction to see who bought best.
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Ishy and Izzie are in the Midlands on the last leg of their road trip, making their way to a final Leicestershire auction in a golden 1970s Volvo. Road Trip rookie Ishy is still hoping to catch up with old hand Izzie as they pin their hopes on purchases as eclectic as a Victorian pub table and a collection of old maps.Away from the antiques emporia, Ishy heads to Leicester to visit the first Jain temple in the western world, and Izzie discovers the history of folk art.Both jewellery afficionados are attracted by shiny things, but will it be the Georgian ring or the Egyptian pendant that hits the jackpot in the saleroom?
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The Lake District plays host to a new road trip with best buds Natasha Raskin Sharp and Philip Serrell. With a £200 starting budget, they're on the hunt for profit-making antiques.Natasha blows the lot on a variety of goodies, including a Victorian portable toilet. She also finds time to visit Carlisle Cathedral to look at its breathtaking medieval stained-glass windows.Philip, his usual ebullient self, acquires a bevy of buys, including an early 20th-century toy lion and a huge bag of marbles. Has he lost his? He finds out at the Lancashire auction. Phil also makes a detour from the shops to learn about the life of famous Lakeland poet Robert Southey, the author of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
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Auctioneers Natasha Raskin Sharp and Philip Serrell are zigzagging their way along the Scottish Borders on the hunt for profitable antiques.Natasha uncovers an early silver sandwich box and delightful Scottish spirit kettle. She takes a detour to North Berwick and the lifeboat station to learn how a disaster led to the development of life-saving equipment we should be grateful for today.Meanwhile, Phil goes for broke with his spending spree, buying a Victorian fish service and a woodcut by an esteemed Scottish artist. He also visits Jedburgh jail to find out about the Georgian who revolutionised the state of British prisons.All roads point to Glasgow for an auction, but who has been the savviest with their buys?
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It's the third leg with road-tripping auctioneers Natasha Raskin Sharp and Philip Serrell. The Scottish whirl continues, this time in Tasha's stomping ground of Glasgow.Looking for profit-making antiques to take to auction, Natasha goes French with some candlesticks and Italian for a paperweight. She also makes a diversion to discover how a Scottish Sunday school teacher created the Boys Brigade in the late 19th century that went on to become a global youth movement.Meanwhile, Phil starts the day quite joyful but reverts to type and buys a combo lot of weighty farm troughs. He also finds time to rest from shopping to discover an epic symbol of Glasgow's maritime and engineering past.
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It's the penultimate leg with road-tripping auctioneers and good friends Natasha Raskin Sharp and Philip Serrell. Their tour of Scotland continues in East Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway.Both are trying to buy antiques they can later sell for a profit at auction. Natasha picks up a silver tea caddy and a collection of first edition Virginia Woolf books. Auctioneer Tash indulges her passion for art with a detour to the town of Kirkcudbright to learn more about the Glasgow Boys, a group of rebel artists who sent shockwaves through the art world in the early 20th century.Phil discovers why a collection of ancient musical instruments was a status symbol in the 19th century. He finds a beautiful watercolour by a local artist in amongst his browsing, but is distracted by some very tasty-looking homemade scones.This trip takes our best buds across the water to a Belfast auction. Could this be the one where Natasha clinches victory?
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It's the last outing with experts Natasha Raskin Sharp and Philip Serrell. Their four-nation tour continues, and after a gallivant around England and Scotland, this time they're touring Northern Ireland and then heading to an auction in Wrexham, Wales.Natasha is dazzled by the sight of a bright pink Majolica lotus-pattern tea service and the sounds of the Irish fiddle. She even gets a mini masterclass on how to play this centuries-old instrument of the Emerald Isle.Philip is feeling the pinch and is desperate to find some profit-making antiques. He scoops up an old bowler hat, a pair of early dumbbells and a mid-19th-century worktable that reminds him of his beloved granny. In Belfast, he finds out about Irish linen and just why the fields of Northern Ireland were once blanketed by the ‘wee blue blossom'.At the final auction, the internet bidders go wild for one lot, making one tripper thrilled with the result.
We blast off with a bouncy new trip in sunny Suffolk with antiques hotshots Raj Bisram and Irita Marriott. This riotous caper sees our pair armed with £200 to spend on something delightfully antique. It's a cautious start for Irita, but she ends up blowing the lot on, amongst other goodies, a supremely unusual 19th-century automaton. She also finds time to discover Lowestoft's local hero from the Great War and how a certain Tom Crisp took to the seas in his wooden fishing smack to fight the dark menace of the German U-boat.Raj, on the other hand, is full of pep as he energetically acquires a bevy of buys, including a damaged Doulton stoneware flask that Irita thinks is the double of our very own Philip Serrell. During his adventure, Raj finds out why the last maharajah of the Sikh empire made this area his home in the late 19th century and just how extraordinary his daughter Princess Catherine was to early feminism and as rescuer of Jewish families from Nazi Germany.And if that wasn't enough, we have an auction to attend. Who on earth will be the first champ of this rip-roaring adventure?
It's the second leg of our riotous road trip, with Raj Bisram and Irita Marriott ambling around Northamptonshire.Irita takes it easy with her spending spree, picking up a very unusual B&B sign and an early 20th-century Japanese Satsuma pot. She presses pause on her shopping to discover the roots of a former slave-ship captain who penned the soaring spiritual Amazing Grace in the 18th century.On this tour of the south Midlands, Raj picks up a bevy of items, including a rather lovely art deco silver trinket box and a kaleidoscope dating from 1905. Our antiques guru makes a stop in St Albans to find out more about the only surviving medieval town belfry in England and just why it is such a source of civic pride for all St Albans locals.Who will swoop up the profits and clinch auction glory?
Antiques experts Raj Bisram and Irita Marriott put their foot down, cruising into Oxfordshire on the third leg of their east-to-west odyssey.Irita finds some hefty items for the auction, but it's a struggle just to get them to the counter to buy them. Raj finds the ideal item that no self-respecting gardener should be without, or so he thinks. They each go a bundle on items with an art nouveau flavour, as well as both finding something to keep them toasty and warm in the car.Away from the antiques, Irita discovers the inspiring story of Britain's only female Nobel prize winner in chemistry, who used her status to effect big changes on the world stage. Raj heads to a Bristol sports club to find out about its long history with table tennis and is challenged to a game by one of the club's most experienced players.A former railway station hotel is where they watch the next auction, complete with its own train line at the bottom of the garden, but which of them will be steaming ahead when their lots go under the hammer?
Travelling antiques aficionados Irita Marriott and Raj Bisram make their mark in Devon on this leg of the trip. Topics under discussion in the MG Midget today include the huge number of roads in the county and the correct way to prepare a scone.Irita visits an antiques emporium that's so new it hasn't even opened yet. She also gets her hands on something that brings back happy memories of childhood. Raj raids the pantry for a huge haul of very famous pottery and fancies his chances at a very traditional pub game. And they still find time to sample the delights of a Devonshire cream tea.Exploring the local area, Raj heads off to hear the story of one of the great adventurers of the 20th century, as told by the son of the great man himself. Irita discovers the delights of Devonshire folk songs and learns about the man who saved them for posterity. She also puts her own Latvian spin on an old English folk ballad.Then it's off for a spot of art appreciation and auction-watching at the Devon Sculpture Park, but as their own valuables go under the hammer, who will end up in the lead?
There's a piratical mood for antiques experts Raj Bisram and Irita Marriott as they set sail on their final outing together. There are shops to plunder and booty to be bought as they explore the very tip of the Cornish peninsula. And with the competition being so close at this point, the pressure is on to find that auction-winning item.Raj makes some big finds in one of the tiniest shops of the trip and pins his hopes on a risky item that may or may not be highly collectable. Irita plays Raj at his own game, plumping for a very cheap purchase and finding a painting that reminds her of her childhood and also contains a hidden secret. Along the way, there's still time for some sightseeing, kite flying and, of course, pirate impressions.In a break from antiquing, Raj heads to a famous tavern to hear about a Cornish folk tradition full of mystery and mischief, and he gets roped into a spot of dancing. Irita heads along the promenade to find out where the residents of Penzance go for a dip and gets to discover first-hand just how cold sea water can be.Then it's off to the final auction with their prized possessions to see who will seize victory and who will be walking the plank.
It's a trip to the frozen north of England for antiques experts Natasha Raskin Sharp and Charles Hanson, on the opening salvo of their epic expedition together. It's not the first time these two have gone toe to toe, and the competitive spirit is high, not least in respect of who can drive their vintage vehicle better. Their transportation is the oldest car ever to grace the trip, a 1932 Riley Monaco. It's not always the easiest motor to handle, but it looks the part as they head off to shop with their £200 starting kitty.In antique centres all across the north east, our pair get rummaging. Charles unearths a rather fine 19th-century Japanese find and some items from closer to home but further back in time. Natasha relies on some obscure primary school knowledge to decode one of her finds and gets her hands on an item that's ecclesiastical in nature.In a break from shopping, Charles heads to Morpeth to hear the harrowing tale of one famous resident's part in the struggle for women's right to vote. Natasha learns about the race to find a safe form of lighting to protect workers in the region's largest industry and discovers how the inhabitants of Newcastle got their nickname.Then it's off to the fabulous Bowes Museum to find out how well their purchases perform at auction.
It's the second leg of our whirlwind Road Trip with auctioneers Charles Hanson and Natasha Raskin Sharp. Look out Yorkshire, because the Derbyshire Dandy and the Glasgow Gal are touring the area in a 1932 Riley Monaco.In Hartlepool, Charles wanders around a large antiques and salvage yard, finding some goodies on board a vintage double-decker bus. One of which is a rather lovely impressionistic painting. Amongst the bevvy of buys, he finds time to pause in Whitby and find out about the Victorian author Bram Stoker and just why the town proved to be the gothic playground he needed to create the world's most well-known blood-sucking vampire.On this jaunt around the East Riding of Yorkshire, Natasha is looking for genuine antiques and manages amongst her haul of goodies to find some 17th-century Delft tiles. As a keen ornithologist, Natasha manages to visit the coastal haven of Bempton Cliffs to find out about the centuries-old practice of climming – a daredevil descent down the cliffs to find prized eggs – to discover why this pursuit is now illegal and about the man who brought about the change: a local clergyman who fought to bring about one of the first acts of wildlife conservation in the world.Can Natasha give Charles a run for his money at the auction?
The third leg of our swirling Road Trip takes in even more of Yorkshire with auctioneers Charles Hanson and Natasha Raskin Sharp. They are touring from the east of Yorkshire to the west in the comfort of the 1932 Riley, the oldest automobile to ever feature on the show.Charles gets up to more chaos with jammed drawers, plays cricket in a shop and tries on fireman's hats. But his search turns up a his 'n' hers item in a pair of Edwardian scent bottles, and he continues his Georgian passion with an original scent phial. But his big gamble is an art deco light fitting with a very large price ticket. Will his vision reap rewards at auction? All the shopping works up his appetite, and what better local delicacy to chomp on than the humble Yorkshire pud. Charles discovers the Georgian origins of this golden turret of baked goodness.Natasha is on a mission to buy well at low prices, and she succeeds with a super-cheap 19th-century wine glass and an on-trend pair of Danish mid-century candle holders. Our good friends giggle their way from Beverley to Bradford, but Natasha is more than able to keep an unruly Charles in check in the very delicate surrounds of an antiques shop. Natasha finds time to visit Leeds, the city where it is thought the first ever moving pictures were created by a brilliant Frenchman, half a decade before Thomas Edison and the Lumiere Brothers.Will Yorkshire prove fruitful for Natasha and prevent Charles coming out on top?
It's the penultimate trip with auctioneers Charles Hanson and Natasha Raskin Sharp. This time they are exploring the fens and wolds of Lincolnshire in the bygone glamour of the 1932 Riley Monaco, the oldest vehicle to ever feature on the show.Charles is gloriously minted, and with dreamy abandon he aims to spend big in every shop. He snaps up quite an eclectic haul, from a very large Victorian sideboard to a dainty Edwardian silver inkwell. Amongst all this hard work, Charles finds time to visit a fifth-generation baker to find out about a Lincolnshire delicacy that has been wowing the locals since the turn of the 20th century.On Natasha's swirl around Lincolnshire, she is at first cautious with her money but then decides to spend every single penny on a gaggle of goodies including her big gamble buy, a Liberty and Co. Tudric pewter plate. She makes a detour to Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre to discover the heroics of a Nigerian prince who renounced his title and travelled over 3,000 miles to the UK to join the RAF in World War II.Who will clinch auction victory this time round?
It's the glittering finale with audacious auctioneers Charles Hanson and Natasha Raskin Sharp. They've travelled south to Hertfordshire in the super glam 1932 Riley Monaco, the oldest set of wheels to ever grace the trip.Charles has got over a grand to play with, and he aims to spend like there's no tomorrow. Not only does he take part in a whirlwind shopping dash, he also finds time to travel to Waddesdon in Buckinghamshire and the home of Baron Ferdinand De Rothschild, one of the greatest collectors of fine art in the world. But Charles discovers more about this Victorian gentleman's love for the natural world, and a 19th-century rarity.Brimming with confidence, Natasha is also pumped up and ready to go for the final furlong of the trip. Leaving only 36 pennies in the kitty, she spends over £300 on items including a Victorian ink and wash painting of a grumpy girl and a stunning 19th-century Italian bronze vase. She makes a trip to 1960s suburbia in Ware to find out about a Georgian gem created by a Quaker poet.Who will raise the Road Trip trophy aloft as this week's ultimate winner?
The start of this road trip sees two intrepid antiques explorers set off in a 1970s camper van. Silver expert Margie Cooper and coin collector Tim Medhurst navigate the back roads of Cumbria before heading north to Dumfries and Galloway on the hunt for treasures that will excite the bidders at auction.Margie has packed a flask and sandwiches, and Tim has a hot water bottle, so they're both prepared for whatever the antiques shops of the Borders can throw at them. Tim plumps for a Scottish theme with his purchases, picking up a Scots Guards picture and a rare Scottish jug, while Margie sticks to what she knows, choosing a locket and a bracelet made from… silver.There's always time for a detour, and Margie heads to the world's oldest working camera obscura to find out about the man responsible for its construction and the reason why it was built, and how it's managed to survive to the present day. Tim heads further back in time for his sojourn from the shops, finding himself in a Roman fort perfectly preserved in peat. His guide explains why climate change is causing archaeologists a headache.With their purchases whisked off to Leicestershire, Margie and Tim are on tenterhooks to see who will take an earlier lead. Can Tim expect big profits because ‘Tiny Timmy' has charmed the bidders?
It's the second leg for Margie Cooper and Tim Medhurst, as they tour the Lake District looking for bargains to take to auction. Fortunately, their conveyance of choice is a 1970s camper van, so there's plenty of room for any outsized acquisitions.Margie's approach to shopping sees her pick up items from around the world, including a French carriage clock, a Chinese pepperette and, closer to home, a candlestick from Derbyshire. Tim, however, falls in love with the image of a Victorian woman, though his Victorian horse toy could make for a bumpy ride at auction.As well as seeing a lot of glorious countryside, they find out about the mysterious St Bees Man who, after 650 or so years, has shared many secrets of our medieval ancestors. There's also a chance to descend the hills to hear about Windermere carp and their importance to the waters in which they swim, and to hungry locals in times past.Diamonds are Margie's best friend when her bargain buy goes under the gavel at the auction in Stroud.
Raise the anchors, set the sails… this road trip is taking to the Irish Sea as Tim Medhurst and Margie Cooper find themselves on the Isle of Man for some antiquing.Tim gambles on a few purchases, picking up a captain's chair, a pair of bears and a bronzed sculpture of a footballer. He's very excited about a find that originated from the Ivory Coast, while Margie plays it safer when she buys an antique corkscrew for just £1! She does splash out on a cocktail shaker and a bygone sewing machine that comes complete with all of its accessories.Margie makes time to find out about this little island's big contribution to democracy at the Tynwald Parliament, and Tim takes a ride on the world's oldest horse-drawn tram in Douglas.Finally, it's off to Blackpool's famous Winter Gardens theatre to view the auction, but can Tim gain any ground on Margie, or will she waltz into a commanding lead?
It's the fourth leg of Margie Cooper and Tim Medhurst's jaunt about the country in a big blue 1970s camper van. This time, silver expert Margie and auctioneer Tim are off to the seaside, starting their trip from Blackpool.A rummage around the antiques shops of Lancashire uncovers a menagerie of treasures for Margie, as she buys a push-along donkey, a doggy nutcracker and a prancing leather horse. However, a trip to the fairground leaves Margie rather spooked as she rides the ghost train and hears the little-known story behind this much-loved attraction.Tim goes for an eclectic mix of goodies in the hope they'll sell for a profit at the Derbyshire auction, including a harvest jug, a pipe holder and gilt bar brooch. He also makes time away from the shops to learn about one of the fathers of British astronomy.
It's the last outing for Tim Medhurst and Margie Cooper's 1970s camper van. On this leg, their vehicle is pointed to the Peak District and Greater Manchester. As well as discovering the difference between a bakewell tart and a bakewell pudding, our intrepid antiquing duo also find out about the Victorian from Manchester who was one of the first environmental activists.Tim opts for an all-or-nothing approach to this final opportunity to shop, splashing a three-figure sum on an old children's toy. He also finds a charming Welsh folk art quill stand he hopes will attract bids at the Bourne End auction. Margie, meanwhile, goes puppy-eyed when she spies a bulldog gong, convinced this rare piece of Victoriana will attract bids for higher than the price she paid.This epic road trip concludes in Rochdale at the Steam Museum, where Tim and Margie watch as their buys go under the gavel. It's an exciting finale, but who will be crowned champion?
A new road trip, a new classic car and a brand new expert: dealer and auctioneer Mark Hill joins veteran antique-seeker Roo Irvine on a hunt for collectables and curios around Scotland.Mark goes about parting with his £200 kitty with gusto, buying 1940s ceramics, a ship in a dome and a 1920s French fountain pen that really is something to write home about. However, one discovery he secures for a bargain price proves to be a canny investment when it soars at auction. Meanwhile, Roo steers the Triumph Stag to the shops to find some trench art and a piece of Japanese cloisonné.There's also time to learn about a pair of 18th-century body snatchers, a grisly tale that's sure to give Mark nightmares. Roo hears the little-known story of an Edinburgh native who opened what is considered the first school in Britain to include sign language in education, setting the standards of British Sign Language as we know it today.At auction, all eyes are on the new boy. Will the rookie Road Tripper cause an upset in Glasgow?
Roo Irvine is behind the wheel of a 1970s classic car with a rookie road tripper riding shotgun. Mark Hill's purchases caused quite a shock at auction last time round, so the veteran antiques hunter needs to up her game.This trip sees them clocking up the miles in the Highlands. Roo falls in love with a set of art deco-style silver butter knives and gambles big money on a little penny bank - a decision that Roo may rue come auction day. Mark risks a three-figure sum on an Edwardian writing table, hoping that its incredible condition will attract big bids. However, it's the surprising discovery of a rare piece of studio glass that gets the new boy very, very excited.Mark takes a breather along the way to learn about the cultural and historical significance of the Scots language, even attempting to order his lunch using a newly acquired linguistic skill. Roo meets a Scottish strongman to find out all about a legendary feat of strength.At auction, will Roo's love of shiny things be matched by the bidders? And Mark's rather remarkable find leaves everyone shocked when the gavel comes down.
The third leg of a romp around Scotland with antiques experts Roo Irvine and Mark Hill. A 1970s Triumph transports our dynamic duo to shops scattered throughout the Highlands.Veteran road tripper Roo's laser vision picks out silver antiques in almost every shop. A Georgian brooch gives her something solemn to think about, but a rather unorthodox key rack, she hopes, will unlock some big profits. Meanwhile, rookie tripper Mark continues to buy like an old hand as he finds a wooden sculpture of a naked torso that makes for an exhilarating auction.On the way to the North Shields saleroom, Mark takes a wee break to learn about the former Scottish institution that embraced a new approach to treating its patients, and Roo braves the weather to find out why a corps of Indian soldiers ended up in the Cairngorms during World War II.
It's the penultimate leg of our Scottish road trip, and Roo Irvine and Mark Hill are about as far north on the mainland as they can get! Their 1970s motor has taken them to John O'Groats, and Scottish lass Roo is distracted from antiques shopping as she discovers why the windswept landmark became such an iconic destination.This Highlands shopping trip proves fruitful, and they leave with a veritable bounty of antique treasure. Some rather smart whisky glasses prove to be a fantastic find, while a 1950s Bakelite telly is a rare survivor of its day. But will the Banbury bidders be as excited as the experts?Mark takes a break from shopping to learn all about a dark chapter in Scotland's history and the consequences for Highlanders.At auction, it's a battle pitting Mark's cute teddy and stuffed lamb against Roo's ornate candelabra.
The final bend in the road on this Scottish sojourn sees antiquers Mark Hill and Roo Irvine bombing around the back lanes of the Isle of Skye in a 1970s classic car.Roo meets the chieftain of a highland clan with a magical weapon to protect him against invaders, while Mark travels to Loch Katrine to learn about one of Scotland's most famous sons.The buys are sweet for Roo, who purchases a bonbon dish and a pretty Victorian brooch. Mark goes for glass, buying a couple of colourful, quality items. However, he gambles a three-figure sum on a microscope that could prove to be an expensive mistake.As the last auction approaches, Mark is in the lead, but Roo isn't too far behind. Will Mark win his debut trip, or will Roo manage to snatch victory at the last?
It's a trip to sunny south Wales for antiques experts Izzie Balmer and James Braxton as they kick off a new adventure. They're on the road in a rather snug 1970s two-seater sports car, taking the scenic route on a tour around the region's antiques shops with £200 each to spend.It's the second time James and Izzie have gone head-to-head. Jewellery expert Izzie came out on top last time, so the stakes are high for James, who is keen to get ahead on the first leg of this trip.Izzie decides to buy a monkey-shaped 1920s perfume bottle she thinks will earn a profit at auction, but she's less sure about an obscure medical curio - a 1920s contraceptive device. James, true to form, can't resist a bamboo table and picks up a pair of sphinx mounts at a great price.In a break from shopping, Izzie heads to Langland Bay to find out about the evolution of skateboarding on the Welsh coast. Meanwhile, James finds out about a pioneer philanthropist from Jamaica who improved the lives of the partially sighted in Victorian Cardiff.Finally, it's off to the beautiful Ombersley Court in Worcestershire to find out how well their purchases perform at auction.
Experts Izzie Balmer and James Braxton are back on the road, travelling through Wales and Shropshire on their quest to find profit-making antiques. Their nippy 1970s two-seater is perfect for the twisting miles of bucolic back roads. There's even a spot to pull over for a picnic.Chocolate tiffin consumed, it's soon time for shopping. Izzie splashes a three-figure sum on an 18th-century oak coffer and falls in love with a sampler stitched in 1832, both of which she thinks will make her a profit at the auction in Tring. James, meanwhile, has high hopes for a pair of 1911 silver scallop-shell butter dishes and an Edwardian mahogany table.In a break from buying antiques, Izzie heads to Oswestry to find out how a forbidden love story set during the Second World War was uncovered. James takes a jaunt to Llandrindod Wells to learn about one of the first professional Welsh cyclists, who became a 19th-century world champion.Then it's off to the impressive Gwrych Castle to find out how well their purchases perform at auction.
It's the third outing for Izzie Balmer and James Braxton, who have pointed their sports car along the roads less travelled to north Wales. Stops include the historic island of Anglesey, with unspoilt beaches, picturesque villages and antiques shops ready to be explored.James sticks to what he loves when he shops and buys yet more bamboo - this time a jardinière stand. He also picks up a sweet pair of bonbon dishes dating from 1896. Rival Izzie plumps for a novelty money box in the form of a pigeon, which she hopes will fly at auction. However, Izzie's biggest spend is on a 19th-century tramp art box. Will bidders be as attracted to it?Izzie detours from the shops to visit a sleeping copper giant, while James rides the rails on the Great Orme Tramway in Llandudno.The pair park up in pretty Portmeirion and watch the auction from afar as their buys go under the gavel in Warwickshire.
Izzie Balmer and James Braxton continue to enjoy Wales as they take on the mountains of antiques in Snowdonia National Park. From behind the wheel of their little blue sporty roadster, they clock up the miles as they go from antiques shops to emporia, hunting for collectables they can flip for a profit at auction. Scent bottles, brick moulds and cloisonné bowls attract the attention of these antiques aficionados.James finds time to slip into chainmail to learn about a revolutionary Welsh king, while Izzie befriends an equally iconic and ‘beefy' local legend.Whose items will reach the heady heights of profit, and whose will suffer value vertigo at the auction in Leicestershire?
Our sunkissed searchers, Izzie Balmer and James Braxton, pootle about Wales in their sporty classic car.Jewellery specialist Izzie strikes gold while shopping, finding a bangle, a pendant and earrings, and she takes a punt on a Wedgwood pie dish. She also dips into the history of Tenby, a seaside town that was once a swanky Georgian spa resort.Meanwhile, James's magpie tendencies take flight as he accumulates a hoard of shiny items, and one piece of silver causes a shock at auction. Taking a break from the shops, James goes walkies to Sealyham Mansion to learn about a pooch particular to Pembrokeshire - and how this game hunter is now helping people.The pair watch on from the impressive Cilwendeg Mansion in Pembrokeshire as the final auction of the trip takes place in Buckinghamshire.
A new adventure sees experts Natasha Raskin Sharp and James Braxton compete to find the most profitable antiques in Devon. They end up with cowbells and an interest in ass's milk.
Natasha and James both buy elephants after scouring the antique shops of Devon and Somerset. The trip takes a dangerous turn when Braxton ends up on a race track in an old banger.
Natasha goes wild for chairs and James buys some less than pristine items as they explore the antiques emporia of Somerset and Wiltshire.
Natasha discovers a Dutch masterpiece and has to haggle hard, while James pins his hopes on a naughty dog. Profits are much needed – will Wiltshire deliver?
James explores sheds stacked high with antiques and Natasha has an eye for some art as their tour reaches journey's end in Oxfordshire. Who will come out top dog?
David Harper and Izzie Balmer motor through the Scottish countryside. All hope rests on a little monkey and a Georgian silver fruit ladle making big profits at auction.
Antiques experts Izzie Balmer and David Harper squeeze into a Mini to explore Scotland. Both find auction-winning items, but will the gold brooch make the biggest profit?
Antiques experts Izzie Balmer and David Harper make their way around Edinburgh and its surrounding towns in their classic car. When the shopping's done, off to auction they go!
Auctioneer Izzie Balmer and dealer David Harper travel around Fife, Perthshire and Angus searching for profitable antiques. A very rare jar causes excitement at auction.
Izzie Balmer and David Harper shop for antiques in the Highlands. It's the final leg of their thoroughly enjoyable ‘Mini' break and neither wants to say goodbye to bonnie Scotland!
Roo Irvine and Steven Moore are antiques hunting in the north east. Vintage luggage and a pill box surprise at auction, while Steven gets familiar with a Sunderland sailor's story.
On the second leg of their trip, Steven Moore and Roo Irvine are in the north east. This time there are underwater treasures, patriotic portraits and the odd bargain. What fun!
Scotland's Roo Irvine and Steven Moore from Newcastle search for antiques in Yorkshire. Expect flat caps, pork pies and some Chinese porcelain that earns one expert a great profit.
Experts Steven Moore and Roo Irvine cruise around lovely Lancashire. There's great expectation for a Charles Dickens find, but the most auction excitement is for a tribal paddle.
Glass expert Roo Irvine and ceramics whizz Steven Moore make their way around Lancashire and Cumbria. It's their final chance to be crowned winner of this road trip.
Irita Marriott and Phil Serrell embark on a trip around East Anglia, where purchases include a garden fountain and a homemade post box. Phil wears shorts, and Irita runs away to the circus.
Irita and Phil encounter a great bustard and a lesser spotted Dunhill while touring Norfolk and Lincolnshire. Phil also turns magpie with the silver, but who will fly at auction?
Phil spends every last penny, while Irita buys a vase for a pound. Irita favours mutton sleeves in Hull, while Phil steps out of the classic car to be turned into a pumpkin.
Irita and Phil are in the north east, where Phil buys a huge Methodist church sign. Irita takes a trip back to the heyday of British seaside holidays in Whitley Bay.
It's Irita and Phil's last outing in the gold classic car, and the pressure gauge is reading high! Irita takes a painterly turn, and Phil comes face to face with a scarecrow made in his own image.
Auctioneers Raj Bisram and Charles Hanson reunite in Wales after seven years apart. On their previous trip, Charles trounced Raj, but this time Raj is back for revenge!
Charles and Raj motor their campervan through Wales to uncover a rare Toby jug and a Chinese teapot. There's also time to go fishing and hear about a Welsh Olympic legend.
Auctioneers Raj and Charles tour the back roads of Wales in a campervan. Charles gets excited over some rare silver asparagus tongs while Raj buys an African birthing chair.
The penultimate leg of Charles and Raj's antique hunt. While Shropshire shopping proves successful, their plan to spend the night in the great outdoors proves disastrous.
Raj Bisram and Charles Hanson embark on the final leg of their trip in Wales. Buys include a bronze deity and some rare wooden panels. Who can make the most money at auction?
In Wales, Izzie Balmer and Tim Medhurst search for antiques to sell at auction. Izzie gets in a spin about a chair, and Tim's inner child comes alive when he finds three toy cars.
Izzie Balmer and Tim Medhurst scour Wales for items to sell at auction. Izzie keeps it local with a traditional outfit, and Tim roars with delight over a lion-shaped pin cushion.
Izzie Balmer and Tim Medhurst hunt for antiques to sell at auction in Wales. Izzie finds an ornament from the WWI trenches, and Tim discovers some chocolate that is 100 years old.
Antiques experts Izzie Balmer and Tim Medhurst hope to make big profits when they sell their wares in Wales. Izzie finds her way to some maps, and Tim is made up about a medal.
It's crunch time in Wales for our antiques experts. At the final auction, Izzie Balmer pins her hopes on two auspicious vases, while Tim Medhurst hopes that his letter box delivers.
James Braxton and Irita Marriot cruise through Kent in a classic car. James spots a child's rattle that sparks international interest, while Irita's hopes rest on a damaged lamp.
James Braxton and Irita Marriot shop along England's south coast. James buys high-value items with his wedge of cash but Irita makes some canny purchases in a bid to close the gap.
An old beer bottle and a fish kettle whet James's appetite for profits in East Sussex and Hampshire while Irita hopes a 19th-century puzzle box solves her auction woes.
James Braxton and Irita Marriot rummage around the antiques shops of Wiltshire and Dorset. Will porcelain or brass bring the experts riches at auction?
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Irita and James head to the final auction. Irita's coffers are stacking up but James is hoping an exciting snuff box will make him a small fortune.
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Veteran Charles Hanson accompanies newbie Ochuko Ojiri on a hunt for profitable antiques in Yorkshire. A sleepy poodle and a rustic pine table head to auction in Suffolk.
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Dealer Ochuko Ojiri and auctioneer Charles Hanson are on a rummage around antiques shops in the Pennines. An unusual antique picked up for pennies sells for many pounds at auction.
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Auctioneer Charles Hanson and dealer Ochuko Ojiri visit Liverpool. A Chinese theme motivates the shopping for one expert, while the other has eyes for 1940s cake.
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Ochuko Ojiri and Charles Hanson drive through the Midlands, picking up collectables and curios. They plump for a very old clown and an even older piece of silver.
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It's the final outing for Charles Hanson and Ochuko Ojiri. One expert gets to the bottom of a story of a naked lady, while the other uncovers an oil painting that is sure to excite auction bidders.
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An all-new adventure for experts Catherine Southon and Serhat Ahmet. Together they head from Kent to the capital in search of the old, the unusual and the precious.
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Antiques experts Serhat Ahmet and Catherine Southon head to the East Midlands in their lilac classic car. They scour the shops for something special to take to auction.
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Antiques experts Serhat Ahmet and Catherine Southon rock their way up the coast of East Anglia in their classic car, on the lookout for local delicacies and money-making bygones.
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Catherine Southon and Serhat Ahmet need to make their money go a long way on the penultimate leg of their trip. Every penny counts when it comes to making a profit at auction.
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As their Road Trip race enters its final lap, there's a chance for antiques experts Serhat Ahmet and Catherine Southon to spend big. But who will take the chequered flag?
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Dealers Margie Cooper and Paul Martin pick up Edwardian furniture and tribal art on a road trip through Somerset. Margie goes on a safari while Paul hopes for big profits.
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In Somerset, Margie Cooper and Paul Martin hunt for money-making antiques. A toy in perfect condition is a prudent purchase, but will a Victorian toilet mean profit down the pan?
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Antiques hunters Margie Cooper and Paul Martin head west in search of treasure. Paul buys something no pirate should be without, and Margie is drawn to pieces of silver.
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Paul Martin and Margie Cooper motor through Cornwall, picking up an antique milking stool and a very loud 1920s car horn. A detour allows for a quite unusual cup of tea.
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Margie Cooper and Paul Martin head to Plymouth on their final trip. An eclectic mix of goodies makes for an enthralling auction, but who will take the crown of top antiquer?
Roo Irvine and David Harper begin their trip in Lincolnshire, where they find chocolate moulds and opera glasses. Roo takes refuge in a nuclear bunker, and David heads offshore.
A trip through Yorkshire and County Durham for Roo and David. Will an old fishing stool land a big profit, and can a parachuting clown make an impact at the Newcastle auction?
In Yorkshire, Roo learns about Victorian loos while David gets very excited about a vintage watch. Two brooches and a wooden cat go under the gavel in Dundee.
Roo's head gets stuck in an antique while David buys a bull and an elephant. An eventful trip in Scotland ends with an ice cream and an Edinburgh auction.
A secret map once used by the RAF navigates David to potential profits while a fruity 350-year-old book gets Roo's attention. Who will win the final auction in North Shields?
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Charles Hanson and James Braxton search out antiques in Oxfordshire, on their third adventure together. One of them finds a piece of jewellery that could be very valuable indeed.
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Charles Hanson is excited to discover a very rare table. His rival, James Braxton, puts his antiques hunt on hold to visit a medieval vineyard in Bedfordshire. Cheers!
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Auctioneers and friends Charles Hanson and James Braxton seek treasure in East Anglia, where they find corn dollies, yoga, a scooter and goats.
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Auctioneers James Braxton and Charles Hanson seek treasure in Kent. Both plump for Japanese items, but whose will prove most profitable?
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It's James's last chance to get the better of Charles. Will an exotic alcohol container be enough to draw him level or will Charles‘s watch stand see him take the Road Trip crown?
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Auctioneer Natasha Raskin Sharp and dealer Margie Cooper tour the west of Scotland in a classic 1960s car. Expect treasure hunting and curry eating.
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Margie Cooper and Natasha Raskin Sharp hit the antiques shops of Scotland, where they uncover an unusual pyjama case and a rare piece of Victoriana.
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Margie Cooper and Natasha Raskin Sharp are antiquing in the Lake District. The battle is on for victory at the third auction, but who will come out on top?
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Margie and Natasha swap their classic car for an 80-year-old fire engine and a bike. With antiques in pewter, mahogany, silver and cast iron, which will make the most at auction?
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On the last leg of their trip, Margie Cooper and Natasha Raskin Sharp are darting around Derbyshire. Who will take auction glory when the gavel comes down for the final time?
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Phil Serrell and Tim Medhurst traverse the Scottish border. Both try to make a profit from militaria as they do battle at auction in Edinburgh.
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Phil devours tree sap in the Highlands and a wee scone in Scone, while Tim joins the Highland charge at Killiecrankie. But whose Scottish antiques will shine in Worcestershire?
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Tim takes the high road while Phil sails the slow boat through the Cotswolds. Phil hopes an old porthole will help him catch Mr Moneybags, who has high hopes for a brass top hat.
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Tim looks ever more sporty on his bike, while Phil is out of his comfort zone in the treetops. Tim is out in front, but the road ahead is rocky and Tarzan is looking dangerous!
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It's Phil's last chance to catch Tim as he gets on his bike in the rain. Tim splashes out on silver, and Phil takes a punt on some railway memorabilia as the final whistle blows.
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Road Trip rookie Serhat Ahmet joins frequent tripper Christina Trevanion for a mooch around the antique shops of north Wales. Will there be an upset at auction?
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Porcelain dealer Serhat Ahmet and jewellery fan Christina Trevanion visit the antiques shops of the West Midlands. They also get an insight into Tudor cleanliness.
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Antiques experts Christina Trevanion and Serhat Ahmet go out of their comfort zones in their search for old treasures, hitting the shops from Sheffield to Coventry.
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Antiques experts Christina Trevanion and Serhat Ahmet scour the shops of Bristol and pig sties of Gloucestershire for items of interest, both small and very, very large.
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In south Wales, it's the last chance for Christina Trevanion and Serhat Ahmet to buy antiques, but they are distracted by an underground secret and plunge into a bog for fun.
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Auctioneer Izzie Balmer takes on veteran Road Tripper and silver expert Catherine Southon. Izzie brushes up on her Bronze Age DIY skills, while Catherine gets to grips with a grisly hedgerow.
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In Devon, Izzie Balmer finds some very old porcelain, and Catherine Southon samples an ancient pasty recipe. Both purchase some interesting antiques in hope of making a big profit.
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On the north coast of Cornwall, Izzie channels her inner surf dude while Catherine observes the ancient art of Cornish wrestling. Who will be crowned the champ at the auction?
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In south Devon, Izzie gets in a flap about a dress, while Catherine gets swept up in the story of a village lost to the sea. Both hope to profit from railwayana and violins.
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Izzie Balmer visits a top secret location and makes a discovery, while Catherine Southon buys some Georgian shoe buckles and an anchor. Izzie plans an upset at the final auction.
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In their first road trip together, Catherine Southon and James Braxton compete for auction glory as they browse, barter and banter across the Home Counties in a 1969 Rover.
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Catherine Southon and James Braxton's antiques adventure takes them through Worcestershire, Warwickshire and the West Midlands. Can James make a profit to catch Catherine?
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A few pounds separate rival antiquers Catherine Southon and James Braxton. Tactics come into play ahead of a South Yorkshire auction, but there is time to savour a local delicacy.
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Catherine ditches the classic car to travel in a steam loco while James gets into a spin at a pottery. The pressure mounts for one expert at the penultimate auction in Bedford.
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It is neck and neck - just six pounds separate antiquers Catherine and James as they enter this road trip final furlong. But why is one expert so keen on a very expensive stallion?
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Charlie Ross pairs with Izzie Balmer in the Cotswolds. Charlie buys a curio at rock-bottom price, while Izzie takes a Venetian bowl to auction in Cardiff.
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The trip continues on to Surrey, where Charlie finds a rare table and Izzie uncovers some valuable jewellery. A detour from the shops sees one expert helping to save eels.
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Charlie Ross and Izzie Balmer are midway through their road trip, and they're heading to Exeter. Expect an unusual letter rack and an Edwardian box containing a surprise.
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A rare antique gets Charlie Ross quite excited, while Izzie Balmer gambles on some furniture. Their classic car is headed to the south coast for auction, but who'll claim victory?
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It's an Antiques Boat Trip as Charlie and Izzie set sail on the Solent for an Isle of Wight antiques hunt. Both uncover silver goodies, but who'll take gold at the final auction?
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The start of a brand new Road Trip with a fresh-faced expert making a debut appearance. Old hand Angus Ashworth is showing 'new boy' Steven Moore the ropes in the first of a five leg adventure.Steven is a former dealer, auctioneer and museum curator and has been valuing antiques on the telly for years. However, has he got what it takes to beat veteran Tripper Angus when it comes to finding valuable antiques?Their 1960 Hillman Super Minx fires up in the Scottish Borders, and purrs towards an auction in the Lake District at Crooklands, near Kendal. As well as lots of top treasure seeking, today's episode also includes the story of the country's greatest archers and a trip to a part of Scotland that's slowly revealing its secrets to archaeologists.
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It's the second leg of the trip and our two chums, Steven Moore and Angus Ashworth, plus their shiny, white Hillman Super Minx called ‘Betty', are shopping their way along the byways of Scotland.Yorkshireman Angus bags something aromatic and coffee related, while Geordie new boy Steven plumps for a little treasure from his fellow tripper's back yard in Yorkshire. But will their plans pay off at the auction?On the way, we visit Scotland's largest lowland loch to find out about a fascinating former resident who made a dramatic escape from imprisonment and also take a crash course in chemistry. All before heading to the sale room at Kinbuck.
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While Angus strips off for an unlikely history lesson, Steven tucks into a local delicacy. Will a rough ferry crossing leave them feeling sick at the Clitheroe auction?
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Treasure hunting in Derbyshire and Yorkshire with Steven Moore and Angus Ashworth and more delicious indigenous pastry products. Will their Super Minx make it to auction in Bedale?
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Experts Steven and Angus browse the emporiums of north east England, parting with their big budget. But who will be victorious at the deciding auction in Dundee?
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Experts Louise Gostelow and David Harper do a spot of sightseeing around Northern Ireland in an old VW Beetle, on the lookout for antique bargains.
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The competition heats up as experts Louise Gostelow and David Harper continue to scour Northern Ireland for hidden gems. It'll all end in a dogfight.
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Louise Gostelow and David Harper hit the shops in the north west of England in their classic VW Beetle, keeping an eye out for items of interest.
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Louise Gostelow and David Harper wander into north Wales in their classic VW Beetle, on the hunt for curios, ephemera and the odd knick-knack to sell at a Liverpool auction.
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It's the last stand-off for Louise Gostelow and David Harper as they charge around West Yorkshire, questing for antiques for their final auction.
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Natasha Raskin Sharp and Raj Bisram discover some magic in Kent. She splashes out on a French clock, while he fancies an old school bell. Time to see who's top of the class.
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Raj steps out East Anglian style and Natasha taps along to an 1800s jukebox. But will Raj's nuclear arsenal of glassware glow and will Natasha's expensive baggage slow her down?
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Natasha pushes the boat out for a whisky noggin, while Raj lands an eagle but is cleaned out by an old coffer. But who will clean up at auction in Colchester?
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They're animal crackers this time! Raj Bisram goes wild in Norfolk before catching a butterfly, while Natasha Raskin Sharp sets sail to auction with an owl and a pussycat.
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Raj and Natasha rally to the finish line with high hopes. Natasha's in party mode with a lazy Susan, but Raj uncovers some Victorian bibles. Feast or famine at the final auction?
Charles Hanson and Christina Trevanion take an Italian sports car for a spin around the north west, beginning in Morecambe.
Christina rides into this antiques battle on horseback, while Charles falls in love with a bandaged bear.
Charles Hanson and Christina Trevanion are road tripping around Yorkshire. While a silk evening gown turns heads, a trip to the loo may also prove profitable.
Christina takes a rare vase and Charles a Victorian skirt lifter to auction in Rotherham.
Charles Hanson and Christina Trevanion's final trip is in jeopardy when Charles fears he has set fire to the classic car.
Catherine Southon and Tim Medhurst begin a new trip from the South Downs to Dorset. Tim gets his hair washed while Catherine becomes a blacksmith.
Auctioneers Catherine Southon and Tim Medhurst browse around Hampshire and West Sussex. But who get the upper hand at the auction in Hampshire?
Experts Catherine Southon and Tim Medhurst journey from St Albans to Bushey in their safari-style classic car. Will some antique biscuit tins prove to be profitable?
Catherine Southon and Tim Medhurst see the shires. Tim unearths what could be a Roman coffin, and Catherine phones a friend. Will an auction in Stroud do them proud?
A girl with some cherries lures Tim Medhurst to part with his cash, while Catherine Southon looks to a kaleidoscope for profit. Who will triumph in Wilshire and claim this road trip?
Veteran road tripper James Braxton tours the south east with novice Izzie Balmer, an auctioneer with a penchant for jewellery. Will she take the crown with her jewels?
There are sunshine and showers as upbeat Izzie continues her trip with self-confessed curmudgeon James Braxton. But Izzie's baking soon has him eating out of her hand.
Izzie gets her skates on in more ways than one, while James is fuelled by the food of the common man.
James takes a trip back to 1672 with a cannonball, Izzie is charmed by a snake, and James dresses a crab. Who'll nip into the lead at auction?
Izzie is waylaid by the taste of Derbyshire, and James takes a punt on some old headlines. It's full steam ahead to the finishing line at Lincoln. Can the tortoise outrun the hare?
Experts Roo Irvine and Angus Ashworth search for antiques in Northern Ireland. Expect silver jewellery and Victorian furniture made from an unlikely material.
Second time out for experts Roo Irvine and Angus Ashworth as they traverse south west Wales in style on land and on water. Angus buys cheap, Roo buys big.
Experts Roo Irvine and Angus Ashworth continue to scour the shops of south Wales for antiques. There are Welsh breakfasts, high-speed boatsand a little panic buying.
Experts Roo Irvine and Angus Ashworth hit the shops of the West Country, looking for treasure. But do the bidders in Exmouth like what they have bought?
It is last time out for experts Roo Irvine and Angus Ashworth, shopping in the West Country for their final auction. Roo enjoys the fun of the fair, while Angus enjoys a tipple.
Philip Serrell and Stephanie Connell begin their road trip in Cockermouth, Cumbria, and they struggle to make it to the Kendal auction when their classic car breaks down.
Steph Connell has a surprise in store for birthday boy Phil Serrell as they cross Caledonia on the second leg of their trip. Expect gold panning anda novel buy in a book shop.
Phil Serrell and Steph Connell are cruising Caledonia in pursuit of profit. Phil eats a square sausage while Steph becomes puppet master. Who'lltriumph at the auction in Hamilton?
Phil Serrell and Steph Connell return to Scotland for the penultimate leg of their trip. While all roads point to Dunfermline for auction, Phil sets sail and Steph buys a paddle.
It's experts Steph and Phil's final outing in their classic car, and they're in the north east of England looking for winning wares. The decidingauction is in Darlington.
Stephanie Connell and Charlie Ross travel from Sevenoaks to auction at Folkestone, learning the story of the Kent cobnut harvest along the way.
Stephanie Connell and Charlie Ross travel to an auction at Greenwich, taking in biscuit tins, a milking stool and an arts and crafts mirror along the way.
At the halfway point of the road trip, dealer Stephanie Connell and auctioneer Charlie Ross shop for antiques from Dunstable to Wotton-under-Edge.
Stephanie Connell and Charlie Ross shop for antiques in south Wales, before going to auction in the Worcestershire village of Middle Littleton.
Stephanie Connell and Charlie Ross hit the open road from Sevenoaks in Kent to the east Midlands and finally to auction in Market Harborough.
Tim Medhurst and Christina Trevanion squeeze into an MG Midget and hit the puddles of a rather rainy south west England. Christina travels at high speed on a historic rescue boat developed by Lawrence of Arabia, while Tim aims for the sky to tell the story of unsung hero, early aviator Bertram Dickson.Christina makes some canny speculative purchases, but Tim, all guns blazing on his first ever road trip, blows more than half his budget on a rare collection of military memorabilia. Who dares wins?
Experienced road tripper Christina Trevanion and her new travelling companion Tim Medhurst continue round the south west of England. A classic car and a historic boat help them advance their adventure in antiques.Christina goes caving to uncover the little-known story of maturing cheddar cheese before setting her sights on a very old egg. Tim, meanwhile, has a lesson in firefighting. An emu, a kangaroo and a frog all head to Exeter to go under the gavel.Excitement around one lot leaves an expert with a very fat piggy and loads of cash to take on the next trip.
Tim Medhurst and Christina Trevanion's road trip reaches its third leg. While rookie Tim continues his tobacco habit with a Boer War pipe, Christina offers a sermon from behind a Victorian lectern. Touring the counties of Somerset and Devon, Tim scales a 500-foot cliff while Christina climbs a wardrobe. Which of them will reach dizzy heights at auction?
After an encounter with some wild ponies in the New Forest, Christina Trevanion turns farrier while Tim Medhurst buys a horse, hoping to gallop after her. Will a George III commode help Christina her along or prove to be an obstacle? And will Tim's soggy bottom slow him down? The joys of driving a convertible classic car are revealed! In the spirit of the Auld Alliance, Christina spies some Scottish treasure while Tim fancies some French fashionistas of a bygone age.
It is the final stretch, and Tim Medhurst and Christina Trevanion head through the Cotswolds and on to Wales. Tim gets to ring some very big bells while Christina calls in on a design museum and harks back to the utility furniture of the war and postwar era. Coin expert Tim finally buys a coin - it costs him a mint. Jewel magpie Christina stocks up on silver, diamonds and rubies. Whose treasure trove will be worth a king's ransom at the final auction? And who will be crowned winner?
Charles Hanson and Margie Cooper begin a new road trip in the Scottish Highlands. Charles chooses between a 19th-century winged angel's head and a huge bronze bear, while for Margie it's a large majolica cheese dome. Will it be a stinker at auction?Charles traces the family tree of a dog, while Margie hears about a precursor to the NHS set up to help deprived people in Scotland's remote highlands and islands. At auction in Aberdeen, Charles's Edwardian teaspoons go up against Margie's Victorian mirror. Who will be crowned the winner?
Charles Hanson and Margie Cooper continue their road trip in Scotland, pointing their classic car towards an auction in the Borders.Deep in the Trossachs Forest Charles finds out about axe-wielding women, including one 94-year-old with a tale to tell. Margie heads to the River Clyde to learn about a local firm who revolutionised how ships were built.A pre-Raphaelite woman catches Margie's eye, and a Russian hallmark attracts Charles - could it just possibly be Faberge?
It is the third leg of Charles Hanson and Margie Cooper's antiques adventure. This time they take their classic car for a cruise through Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear. Charles buys a straw pipe from the Napoleonic era, while Margie goes for a mysterious brass object - but it's a gamble as no-one knows what it actually is. Even a call to knowledgeable Paul Laidlaw draws a blank.In a Gateshead pub Charles is advised how best to use a sword when dancing, and Margie appreciates unlikely works of art produced by coal miners in the 1930s. It's a busy auction in Burnley. Will anyone know what Margie's brass thing is? Can Charles's Qianlung-period dish attract big bids? And who will celebrate with a bottle of 1966 champagne?
Margie Cooper and Charles Hanson go on an antiques escapade through Yorkshire. Feeling the heat in Harrogate, it's time to strip off and cool down like a Victorian. Charles uncovers some legal papers dating back some 400 years - will £200 spent on a toss of a coin prove a costly mistake? Margie hopes a large album of Second World War maps will find her a big profit at auction. Margie detours to end up in a very, very dark barn before enjoying some tasty rhubarb crumble. Then it is time for the all important auction in Leeds.
Margie Cooper and Charles Hanson reach the final leg of their trip and steer their classic car through Yorkshire. Charles decides to spend as much of his kitty as possible, hoping a bigger outlay will result in huge profits. He goes for age, too, finding a pair of expensive 17th-century oak chairs. Margie also goes 17th century but finds a crib that's much more within budget. Off the beaten track, Charles plays a game known as the poor man's golf, though he struggles to score any points. Margie learns about a local glass manufacturer with a royal seal of approval. The final auction is in Harrogate. Will it be the U-boat binoculars or the Victorian lamp that decides the winner?
Catherine Southon and Paul Laidlaw squeeze into a very small classic car on their latest antiques-hunting adventure. These two treasure seekers are old chums who have battled it out before. Road Trip record holder Paul usually wins, of course, but maybe this time it will be different. Can Catherine's cold-painted peacock attract higher bids that his porcelain god of Mars? On this first leg they start out deep in Sherwood Forest and manoeuvre towards a tense auction in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. En route they visit the Museum of the Horse and find out all about the 17th-century Siege of Newark.
It is day two, and Catherine Southon and Paul Laidlaw are motoring their open-topped roadster along the byways of Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Powys and Gloucestershire. Paul plumps for some handcuffs, while Catherine picks up some cute puppies. The pair also take in a tour of one of Britain's finest little Norman churches and discover the story of the lost art of Worcester glove manufacturing, before whizzing off to an exciting auction in the Shropshire town of Newport.
It is the halfway point of the trip for Catherine Southon and Paul Laidlaw, and their shiny red roadster called Mog, who are shopping their way from Wrexham to the black country - a few minor motor repairs notwithstanding. Paul bags himself a piggy bank, while Catherine opts for something distinctly oriental, but will their plans pay off at the auction? On the way, they take a trip across the world's tallest aqueduct at Pontcysyllte and find out about the incredible Victorian tile boom in Jackfield, before heading to the Penkridge auction.
It is the fourth day of the trip for experts Catherine Southon and Paul Laidlaw. A visit to Birmingham reveals there are more canals in there than in Venice. Paul takes a water taxi to uncover some antique goodies, including one grisly find that features gallows and a hanged man. Catherine picks up a Cartier-branded lighter at a bargain price, much to Paul's annoyance. The programme breaks from the shops to discover the story of the real Peaky Blinders and seeks out the Elizabethan carpenter who was canonised for his crafty priest hides. It's then off to Broughton Astley in Leicestershire for the auction.
It is the last leg of the trip for Catherine Southon and Paul Laidlaw, not to mention their little red roadster called Mog. An extremely circuitous open road has somehow brought them all the way from Sherwood Forest to a corner of Worcestershire. They now visit antique shops in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire, but who will win at the thrilling final auction in Middle Littleton? They also visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon to find out about a 19th-century, Bard-inspired American actor. Expect mind games, French games, rugby football games and drama.
Experts Arusha 'Roo' Irvine and James Braxton brave the snow to find the choicest antiques, travelling up the east coast from Northumberland to Edinburgh and on to auction in Leith. Roo falls in love with one of her purchases and decides to wear it, while James plumps for something distinctly lavatorial. En route, they investigate a smuggler's very palatial hiding place and get a taste for some local delicacies.
Experts Roo Irvine and James Braxton journey from Cumbria to auction in Liverpool in their 66 Mustang. Roo has a hankering for some curious military items and some of her favourite glassware, while James finds something that will help him attain the perfect physique. On the way, they learn how excessive drinking was curbed during World War One, and discover the women who scaled great heights in the pursuit of equality in the Lake District.
Roo Irvine and James Braxton scour the shops of Liverpool and Manchester, on the lookout for beautiful old things. En route, they hear the David and Goliath story of women's football at the turn of the 20th century, and in Liverpool, they uncover the history of black seafarers. James makes a beeline for some brass and copper tea-making equipment, while Roo is smitten by an enormous piece of ceramic. But who will be victorious when the hammer falls at auction in Rotherham?
Experts Roo Irvine and James Braxton meander through the Midlands on their way to auction in Lytham St Annes in Lancashire. Roo must make her money go a long way this time and takes a shine to some carriage lamps, while James meets his namesake and haggles over a big box of fossils. Roo also learns how Stockport became a major producer of hats, and James has a go at the fast-paced sport of harness racing.
On the final leg of their jaunt, James Braxton and Roo Irvine head back up the north west coast on the hunt for precious artefacts. En route, Roo heads far out into Morecambe Bay to look for a local delicacy, and James spends big on some furniture made from his favourite material - and a Michelangelo! Comeback kid Roo finds an object with equine interest, but will it make enough cash at the York auction for her to pip James to the Road Trip title?
In this edition, veteran antiquers Charlie Ross and James Braxton start out among the hop gardens and orchards of Kent, before visiting the county's finest antique shops. Along the way, they explore a Cold War submarine and discover how Pocahontas came to Kent, before arriving at an auction in Washington, West Sussex.
The second outing for Charlie Ross and James Braxton takes them to Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire. Along the way, take in some of the finest Roman mosaics in Britain and discover the story of an Arts and Crafts masterpiece, before heading towards a Wokingham auction.
At the halfway point of their trip, James Braxton and Charlie Ross shop their way from Buckinghamshire to the Cotswolds. On the way, they take a trip along the towpath of the Grand Union canal and find out about the work of the codebreakers of World War One, before heading to auction at Wotton-under-Edge.
On their penultimate journey, Charlie Ross and James Braxton travel from Glastonbury to Frome by way of Exmoor. James hopes an antibacterial purchase will see him clean up at auction, while Charlie covets some Edwardian silver candlesticks. The pair also visit a gothic cathedral in Wells and discover the story, and taste, of Porlock Bay oysters.
In this edition, Charlie Ross and James Braxton visit antique shops in Somerset, Devon and Dorset and enjoy a quick dip in the waters of the English Riviera, before the competition is decided by the final lots at the auction in Dorchester.
In this edition, Anita Manning and Charles Hanson set out on a new road trip around the antique shops of west Scotland. Along the way, they find out about Glasgow's famous fire-fighting dog and discover how the area once had the biggest sewing machine factory in the world, before ending at an auction in Hamilton.
On their second trip, Anita Manning and Charles Hanson tour Fife, where Charles falls for an old teddy and Anita loses her heart to Shakespeare. In the Scottish Borders, Charles goes on the trail of Hawick's motorcycle racing veteran Jimmie Guthrie, once the fastest man on two wheels in the world, and after a fish tea and the lure of the River Tweed, they head to the auction in Dumfries.
Experts Anita Manning and Charles Hanson are at the midway point of their trip and visit Keswick, Kendal, Cockermouth and Penrith. Anita bags a brass-faced Glasgow-style clock and nets a bargain for less than a pound, and Charles takes on a champion wrestler. Finally, the pair head for auction in Rosewell, Edinburgh.
Experts Anita Manning and Charles Hanson head out on leg four of their jaunt. Anita buys a vintage girls' trike and learns the difference between Scottish and English remembrance poppies at the factory where they are made, while Charles enjoys an 18th-century style tea for under a tenner and gets a lesson in tartan weaving.
Charles Hanson goes native in Scotland and after an unorthodox bargain comes back with a sporran while Anita Manning revives the Auld Alliance with some expensive French transactions.While Anita is reduced to tears by Charles's attempts to master the local lingo, his dancing to a vintage toy record player would make anyone weep.It's a final fling on this Caledonian buying adventure but who will be on their last legs at the auction over the border in North Shields?
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. Charles Hanson and Catherine Southon hunt for antiques around Sussex. Charles also learns the stinky story behind Brighton's sewers, while Catherine hears how a big drill stopped a cholera epidemic. Cruising around in a 1950 MG Midget, the expert duo visit shops in Storrington, Petworth, Lewes and Peacehaven before heading to an auction in Paddock Wood, Kent. While Catherine plumps for English silver, Charles goes continental and gambles a significant proportion of his ú200 budget on a German Black Forest ink stand.
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. Charles Hanson and Catherine Southon go on an antiques adventure around Kent before heading to an auction in Buckinghamshire. Catherine ditches the classic car in favour of travelling by horse and cart. Charles takes a detour from antiques buying to learn about the centuries-old Kentish tradition of hop growing, and he meets a man on stilts. A pair of rare 18th-century shoe buckles gets Charles really excited, while Catherine finds a most unusual manicure set, and it is a nailbiting finish when the antiques go under the gavel.
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. Charles Hanson and Catherine Southon travel around the Tudor towns of Warwickshire. Catherine uncovers the area's best-kept secret, while Charles befriends a whippet named Fickle. Catherine finds a bargain in a French copper and brass letter holder to take to the auction in Shropshire, and Charles gambles a significant sum of his kitty on a much-repaired but charming 17th-century oak chair.
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. Charles Hanson goes missing as he sets out with his metal detector, while Catherine Southon sticks to antique shops in her quest to find items to take to a Nottingham auction. Starting in Macclesfield, Charles moves on to Leek to learn about the birth of Britain's canal network. It's edge-of-the-seat excitement at auction when Catherine's Victorian deck chair goes head to head with Charles's antique ear cleaner.
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. It is the last chance for Catherine Southon and Charles Hanson to bag antiques before a final auction in Congleton. They travel through Yorkshire and Leicestershire, and Charles takes a detour to discover an incredible collection of railwayana hidden on a school roof, while Catherine uncovers the story behind the once lost plans drawn by great garden designer Ciapability Brown.
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. Christina Trevanion and Mark Stacey set off on a south coast antiques hunt. Kicking off their trip in Littlehampton, the pair are taking their classic car north to an auction in Merseyside. Mark finds a rocking horse which once belonged to royalty, while Christina settles for a stilton scoop. Christina detours to learn about the history of the British seaside in Bognor Regis, and Mark visits the last surviving Victorian brickworks in Britain.
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. Christina Trevanion and Mark Stacey's adventure continues in the Cotswolds. Mark discovers a rural idyll that inspired a best-selling novel, while Christina learns about an incredible war hero. Headed for an auction in the Cheshire town of Knutsford, their journey sees them pick up a collection of Victorian jewellery and a delightful art nouveau grandmother clock.
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. Cheshire is the next stop for Christina Trevanion and Mark Stacey. Christina ends up deep underground, and Mark finds himself in such a predicament that he has to call for help. Mark takes aim on beating Christina with a Home Guard practice rifle but takes a break from shopping to find out about the pivotal role Macclesfield played in global silk production. Meanwhile, Christina makes a most peculiar purchase of a human jaw.
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. Destined for Stockport, Christina Trevanion and Mark Stacey are zipping along in their classic car all over the West Midlands. But can they find any antique treasure? Mark visits Birmingham and the factory that profited from the macabre Victorian obsession with death. He also manages to uncover a haunting green man stone mask. Christina detours to learn why the original Land Rover became a global phenomenon. There is also a dragon-related Road Trip first.
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. Buckle up for a race to the finish as Christina Trevanion and Mark Stacey head to their final auction in Bolton, Lancashire. The countdown begins in Merseyside, where Mark finds himself literally stuck and struggling waist-deep in antiques. Christina on the other hand moves into property and buys a unique home. A detour sees Christina in a once secret bunker beneath the streets of Liverpool.
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. Natasha Raskin and Paul Laidlaw kick off their road trip on the west coast of Scotland. Paul's language gets a little steamy in Irvine, and Natasha reverts to type in Prestwick. Military buff Paul gets excited when he finds some desk ink stamps dating from the Cold War. And Natasha ends up on ice as she gets to grips with an ancient sport in Ayrshire. Paul finds his way to some serious profit when he locates incredibly intriguing maps.
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. Cumbria is the shopping destination for Natasha Raskin and Paul Laidlaw in this episode. Natasha walks out of a shop with a pair of long boots under her arm, and Paul finds a nine-carat wristwatch he hopes will strike gold at auction. The pair are picking up antiques left right and centre as they are winging their way towards a Harrogate auction in their classic Mercedes. Natasha also visits a mint cake factory, while Paul discovers an intriguing side to Cumbria's wartime past.
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. Natasha Raskin and Paul Laidlaw are in historic York and face very different challenges. For Paul it's to build on earlier successes, while for Natasha it's simply to stay in the game. Our Caledonian couple head for an East Anglian auction, enjoying a famous locomotive and the Victorian craze for stereoscopy along the way. Paul struggles to find anything he likes before plumping to buy a haul of agricultural salvage. And Natasha's eyes are turned by some spindles on a rocking chair.
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. Cantering towards an auction in Newmarket, Natasha Raskin and Paul Laidlaw are taking their classic car around Norfolk and Suffolk on an antiques hunt. The experts rummage far and wide, unearthing such objects as Ottoman militaria and a vital bit of an old train. Paul finds himself captain of a very rare and valuable boat on the Norfolk Broads, while Natasha ends up deep in Thetford woods looking for bunnies.
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. The tartan twosome, Paul Laidlaw and Natasha Raskin, are antiquing in Norfolk, but somehow finding time to go down a Neolithic flint mine and go into print. It's the final 'Round Britain Rummage' and they unearth a rarely seen art nouveau food warmer and a charming 19th-century table croquet set. They're headed for one last auction in Diss and it's still anyone's game. Who will win this Road Trip?
Antiques experts travel across the country. The West Country beckons for James Braxton and Raj Bisram as they head from Bath to the Isle of Wight.
Raj Bisram and James Braxton are on a buying spree on the beautiful Isle of Wight. Raj unravels the tale of one former famous local and James takes a peek beneath the waves. Only a few pounds separate the experts as they sniff out antiques to take to an auction in Frome, Somerset.
James Braxton joins a band of Morris Men while Raj Bisram gets 'tanked' up - but this epic Road Trip shopping spree through Somerset ends with an auction in Woking. Ardent antiquers James and Raj are almost level pegging at this midway point. James decides a pair of Staffordshire figures will attract big bids, despite some damage.
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. Anita Manning and Raj Bisram, each armed with ú200, take a 1973 Triumph Spitfire on a B-road romp around East Anglia hunting for treasures to take to auction in Beeston, Norfolk. Along the way, Anita uncovers the little-known story about a local hero, anti-slavery campaigner Thomas Clarkson, and Raj hears about an agricultural pioneer at the stunning Holkham Hall.
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. Anita Manning starts this leg negotiating hard in an attempt to take the lead. Behind the wheel of a Triumph Spitfire, they shop in Norfolk, heading for an auction in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex. Anita learns about much-forgotten Norwich lad Vernon Castle, who was once a global dancing phenomenon. Taking a break from antiques, Raj heads to the stunning Blicking Hall to find out about its controversial former owner, Lord Lothian.
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. Anita Manning and Raj Bisram take in the delights of Suffolk, Kent and Surrey before heading back to Essex for their third auction. Anita rests from shopping to visit a former silk mill with an incredible royal connection. Meanwhile, Raj hears about the birth of interior design and the pioneering artist behind it William Morris.
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. Anita Manning and Raj Bisram hit the road for the penultimate time, with Anita finding an eastern deity figure she hopes will attract big bids. The gorgeous Kent towns of Deal, Sandwich and Faversham host the twosome for shopping. Anita learns about Whitstable oysters, and Raj detours to hear how thousands of boys became naval officers in the area.
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. It is the final leg of the road trip with Anita Manning and Raj Bisram. Raj, on his home turf in Kent, learns about WWII's Operation Dynamo and the 'Dunkirk spirit'. Meanwhile, Anita pops to Canterbury to uncover the story behind the bloody murder of Thomas Becket at the cathedral.
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. Charles Hanson and James Braxton set off behind the wheel of a 1964 German DKW 1000 Coupe as their hunt for antiques starts in the Scottish Highlands. James is drawn to a filthy yet well-made kilim rug, and Charles uncovers some Jacobite-period copper ladles. James rests from shopping to hear about Bonnie Prince Charlie's defeat at Culloden. Meanwhile, Charles goes on an a boat trip to learn about the Caledonian Canal and the engineering marvel who built it. The old chums reunite to sell at auction in Aberdeen.
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. Charles Hanson and James Braxton continue their Scottish road trip. Starting in Inverkeithing, they drive through Fife and Perthshire, picking up antiques to sell at auction in Dundee. James hopes a gamble purchase of an expensive Chinese rosewood table will help his cause. Meanwhile, Charles detours from the shops to hear how one man's passion for birds inspired him to be the first human to fly, while James uncovers the story of a top-secret naval base and its role in winning World War II.
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. James Braxton and Charles Hanson travel south from Glasgow, shopping in Ayrshire and Lanarkshire, before selling at an auction in Hamilton. James is bowled over when he sees an arts and crafts oak table, while Charles is knocked for six after finding some rare, 2,000 year old Roman nails which were excavated in Scotland. James stops in Ardeer to hear why the local beach is connected to the Nobel Peace Prize, and Charles stops off to hear about a local man who became a pioneering social reformer.
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. An unreliable classic car has Charles Hanson and James Braxton complete this leg on foot. After buying antiques in Perthshire and the Lothians, Charles hears how drovers would move cattle from the Scottish Highlands to market in Stirling and has a jolly good go at it himself. Meanwhile, James learns about Einstein's inspiration and one of the greatest scientists in history, James Clerk Maxwell. He hopes a charming little lead donkey means big profits at the auction in Cumbria.
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. It is the last leg of the road trip for James Braxton and Charles Hanson. Starting in Scotland, they head south over the border to take their final purchases to auction in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Charles dresses in full Highland regalia to hear how Sir Walter Scott reinvented tartan. Meanwhile, James discovers the story behind one of the most intriguing incidents of World War II. James believes silver antiques will give him victory, but Charles plumps for a little porcelain King Charles Spaniel. Who will be crowned king of this road trip?
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. Philip Serrell and Catherine Southon set off from the midlands in a 1970 Citroen DS20 on a brand new road trip. They hunt for antiques in Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon, before heading to an auction in Salisbury. Phil spends a lot of his cash on a 19th-century butter churn, whereas Catherine finds two attractive 1940s compacts. When they are not shopping, Phil discovers the roots of lawn tennis, and Catherine uncovers the story of how a third of the world's needles once came from Redditch.
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. Catherine Southon and Philip Serrell continue their antiques adventure in a classic Citroen. In Winchester, Catherine finds a jolly nice croquet set and, in Alton, she finds a rare 1930s novelty biscuit tin, both of which give her a chance of huge profits at auction in Christchurch. Meanwhile, Phil learns how flying boats gave us the word airport. Catherine unravels the story of a top-secret unit of World War II spies working in occupied Europe and the crack team of code deciphers back here in Blighty tasked with keeping their undercover colleagues alive.
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. The third leg of this antiques odyssey with Catherine Southon and Philip Serrell sees them taking the old Citroen through the west country. Catherine decides to change her buying strategy, going for more of Philip's rust-and-woodworm fare. True to form, Phil diverts to the beach and asks a local fisherman if he has some antique chandlery to sell. When not shopping, Phil heads deep underground to see where miners have extracted Beer stone for two centuries, which has been used to build some of Britain's most famous buildings, including Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London. Meanwhile, Catherine goes giddy when she learns how Bakelite changed the world and even put man into space.
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. Catherine Southon and Philip Serrell are travelling along the beautiful Cornish coastline in a classic Citroen DS20. Before the auction in Bristol, Catherine heads to Porthcurno to see first hand the incredible cables that stretch from this little village, along the sea bed, to South America, Australia and India. Meanwhile, Phil goes for a ride on a replica of the Puffing Devil, one of the first steam-powered vehicles in the world.
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction. Catherine Southon and Philip Serrell battle it out for the last time. Travelling through south Wales, the old Citroen DS20 takes them to the final auction in Wells, Somerset. Catherine heads to the Royal Mint and finds out how Sir Isaac Newton revolutionised coins to prevent forgers making a fortune. Phil breaks from shopping for a little lesson in culture at the Bristol Old Vic and discovers why it is a miracle the building still stands today. At the final auction it is the battle of the watches. Phil and Catherine each buy fascinating timekeepers, but which one will make the most profit?
Paul Laidlaw and Claire Rawle start their adventure in Northumberland before heading for auction in Darlington, behind the wheel of a classic TVR sports car.Paul discovers the sporting mecca that once was The Morpeth Olympics and Claire finds out about the female Indiana Jones of the early 20th century, Gertrude Bell.Everything's rosy until Claire mentions she loves militaria, Paul's specialist area! Worse still for the veteran Road Tripper, when Claire's World War One collectable goes under the gavel, it makes a small fortune.
The second instalment of this road trip adventure with Paul Laidlaw and Claire Rawle begins in the city of Sunderland. Claire finds out about the Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade and military-mad Paul goes giddy when he visits a military observation post in Blyth.The competition is well and truly on. Paul finds some RAF stereoscopic aerial reconnaissance photographs of German U-boats at a great price, but will they make the big profit he needs to clinch victory from new girl Claire when they go to auction at East Boldon, Tyne and Wear?
Setting off from Scarborough, Paul Laidlaw and Claire Rawle end with an auction in Beverley, East Yorkshire.Claire detours from the route to discover the history of big game fishing in 1930's Scarborough. Meanwhile Paul sets off on a special mission to rendez-vous in a secret World War Two bunker somewhere in the East Riding of Yorkshire.Paul buys an interesting snuff box and a pair of Charles Barlow vases, Claire picks up an early 20th century spectacle case containing a pince nez and some railwayana.
In this penultimate road trip, Paul Laidlaw and Claire Rawle start in Hull, motoring their TVR Tuscan around the north east of England.Paul finds a rare 18th century puzzle jug, a charming novelty of the period. Claire hopes some Shelley porcelain will do well at auction.When not buying antiques, Paul discovers how the port of Hull was vital to thousands of Jews fleeing from Tsarist Russia and Claire is agog when indulging her passion for all things railway by hearing about an early pioneer of steam locomotives.Claire lags behind antiques maestro Paul who has racked up big profits. Can the new girl beat the old master today?
Paul Laidlaw and Claire Rawle set off on the final road trip leg from the Derbyshire town of Matlock.Militaria mad Paul hopes a late 17th-century hand-forged halberd head earns him a huge profit. Claire buys a Chinese cloisonné vase and an Edwardian inkstand.Paul also unravels the story behind the world-famous crooked church tower at Chesterfield and Claire meets a relative of the first man to circumnavigate Australia, who hails from the Lincolnshire town of Donnington.Will Claire be the comeback kid and crush the mighty Laidlaw? The pressure is on at the final auction in Stamford, Lincolnshire.
Catherine Southon and Paul Laidlaw compete in Northern Ireland.
Catherine Southon and Paul Laidlaw compete in Scotland.
Catherine and Paul continue the competition in Edinburgh.
The competiton continues across central Scotland for Paul and Catherine.
The competiton between Paul and Catherine draws to a close in Aberdeen.
Charles Hanson and Margie Cooper compete this week.
Charles Hanson and Margie Cooper compete this week.
Charles Hanson and Margie Cooper compete this week.
Charles Hanson and Margie Cooper compete this week.
Charles Hanson and Margie Cooper compete this week.
Anita Manning and Philip Serrel compete this week.
Anita Manning and Philip Serrel compete this week.
Anita Manning and Philip Serrel compete this week.
Anita Manning and Philip Serrel compete this week.
Anita Manning and Philip Serrel compete this week.
Christina Trevanion and Thomas Plant compete this week.
Christina Trevanion and Thomas Plant compete this week.
Christina Trevanion and Thomas Plant compete this week.
Christina Trevanion and Thomas Plant compete this week.
Christina Trevanion and Thomas Plant compete this week.
Charlie Ross and James Braxton compete this week.
Charlie Ross and James Braxton compete this week.
Charlie Ross and James Braxton compete this week.
Charlie Ross and James Braxton compete this week.
Charlie Ross and James Braxton compete this week.
Christina Trevanion and Paul Laidlaw compete against one another this week. There challenge begins in Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
Christina Trevanion and Paul Laidlaw compete against one another this week. The challenge heads to Gloucestershire and Northamptonshire.
Christina Trevanion and Paul Laidlaw compete against one another this week. The competition heads to Buckinghamshire and the West Midlands.
Christina Trevanion and Paul Laidlaw compete against one another this week. The competition heads to Shropshire and Worcestershire.
Christina Trevanion and Paul Laidlaw compete against one another this week. The competition ends in Staffordshire and Cheshire.
Raj Bisram and Charles Hanson compete against one another this week. The competition begins in Winchcombe.
Raj Bisram and Charles Hanson compete against one another this week. The competition heads to Swanmore.
Raj Bisram and Charles Hanson compete against one another this week. The competition heads to Dorset and Somerset.
Raj Bisram and Charles Hanson compete against one another this week. The show heads to Devon.
Raj Bisram and Charles Hanson compete against one another this week. The competition ends in Somerset.
David Harper and Anita Manning compete against one another this week. The competition begins in Cheshire.
David Harper and Anita Manning compete against one another this week. The competition heads to Yorkshire.
David Harper and Anita Manning compete against one another this week. The competition heads to County Durham.
David Harper and Anita Manning compete against one another this week. The competition heads to Scotland's borders.
David Harper and Anita Manning compete against one another this week. The competition ends in Glasgow.
Antiques experts Anita Manning and James Lewis start in Deddington, Oxfordshire, on the first leg of their journey, before crossing into Hertfordshire for the auction in St Albans.
Antiques experts Anita Manning and James Lewis begin in Wimbledon, before travelling through Molesey in Surrey and then heading for their auction near the town of Alresford in Hampshire.
Anita Manning and James Lewis begin this leg of their journey near Lacock in Wiltshire, before travelling through Bath, Frome and Swindon and heading for the auction in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.
Anita Manning and James Lewis make their way through Devon, beginning in the city of Exeter before travelling though Crediton and Torquay and heading for an auction in the small town of Chudleigh.
Anita Manning and James Lewis begin the last leg of their journey in Dorchester. They then visit Portsmouth and Fareham before heading to their final auction in London.
Road trip veteran Philip Serrell and new boy Tom Scott start out at the south west corner of the country in St Buryan, before winding their way up towards Wareham in Dorset.
Experts Philip Serrell and Tom Scott start the second leg of their road trip in Lostwithiel, before visiting the ports of Plymouth and Morwellham Quay and heading back to auction in Cornwall.
Thomas Plant gets to ride in a special classic car and Philip Serrell has an eye for a particular lady, on the third leg of their road trip through the Peak District.
On the fourth leg of their road trip, Thomas Plant has a brush with showbiz and Philip Serrell takes a fancy to some gym equipment.
Antiques experts Philip Serrell and Thomas Plant make some unlikely purchases on their last road trip and face a nail-biting finale at auction in Greenwich.
Antiques aficionados Mark Stacey and Paul Laidlaw begin a new road trip, pitting their expertise against each other on their journey from Lancashire to Somerset.
Paul Laidlaw buys some nightmarish figures and Mark Stacey goes retro as the boys travel across the country in style on the second leg of their road trip.
On the third leg of their road trip, Mark Stacey and Paul Laidlaw start their shopping in Stafford and finish with a nail-biting auction in Nantwich.
Paul Laidlaw gets a peek into the life of the royals, and Mark Stacey learns about Pomp and Circumstance on the fourth leg of their road trip.
Antiques experts Mark Stacey and Paul Laidlaw play with boats and helicopters as they storm towards the finishing line of their road trip.
Antiques experts James Lewis and James Braxton kick off their trip from Ampthill in Bedfordshire and head for Market Harborough with the popular hymn Amazing Grace ringing in their ears.
On the second leg of their road trip, antiques experts James Braxton and James Lewis travel around Oxfordshire in their classic car in search of bargains to sell at auction.
Antiques experts James Braxton and James Lewis head south to the sunshine of Jersey and get a taste of island life on the third leg of their journey.
On the fourth leg of their trip James Braxton learns about Faversham's 'explosive' history and his opponent James Lewis settles for a nice cup of tea.
In the final dash for the finishing line, antiques experts James Braxton and James Lewis head for Leamington Spa in the hope of being crowned the winner.
Experts Anita Manning and Jonathan Pratt embark on a road trip that will take them on a 400-mile journey from Glasgow in Scotland to the Isle of Anglesey.
Jonathan Pratt visits the world's first savings bank and Anita Manning gets some tips on marriage at Gretna Green as they embark on the second leg of their road trip.
Antiques experts Anita Manning and Jonathan Pratt take a drive from Middleham in Yorkshire through to Halifax in their classic car on the third leg of their trip to make a profit at auction.
Anita Manning shows an unusual taste in sculpture and Jonathan Pratt opts for something very shapely as the antiques experts head for North Wales.
On the last leg of their road trip, Anita Manning and Jonathan Pratt head for Anglesey for their final auction showdown.
Antiques experts Charlie Ross and Charles Hanson join forces in a smart classic car for a 500-mile road trip from Cheshire to Winchester on the first leg of their journey.
Charlie Ross goes cricket mad and his rival Charles Hanson goes to the pub and unearths some skulduggery, as the couple take their road trip from Chesterfield to Grantham.
On the third leg of their road trip, antiques expert Charles Hanson visits the solicitors and Charlie Ross finds history in an old packet of cigarettes.
Antiques expert Charles Hanson buys something he really doesn't like and his rival Charlie Ross finds a profit in the most unlikely item, as they head for auction in Ledbury, Herefordshire.
On the final leg of their trip as they head for the winner's enclosure at auction near Winchester, Charlie Ross takes an expensive gamble and Charles Hanson gets invited to a castle.
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