Antiques Road Trip

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, our expert duo visit shops in Storrington, Petworth, Lewes and Peacehaven. They’re headed for an auction in Paddock Wood, Kent.

An antiques adventure around Kent with Charles Hanson and Catherine Southon. Headed for a Buckinghamshire auction, Catherine ditches the classic car for travel by horse and cart. Charles meets a man on stilts when he learns about the Kentish tradition of hop-growing. But it’s a pair of rare 18th century shoe buckles that gets Charles really excited while Catherine finds a most unusual manicure.

Charles Hanson and Catherine Southon travel around the ancient 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. But Charles gambles a significant sum on a charming 17th century oak chair. Road Trip favourite Phil Serrell makes a surprise appearance.

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.

It’s the last chance for Catherine Southon and Charles Hanson to bag antiques before a final auction in Congleton, and their travels take them through Yorkshire and Leicestershire. Catherine goes giddy when she discovers a naked man in one antique shop. Charles, though, is quite taken with George III. He gambles on a risky buy that could cost him this Road Trip crown.

Christina Trevanion and Mark Stacey set off on a south coast antiques hunt. Kicking off their trip in Littlehampton this pair of antiquers are taking their classic car north to an auction in Merseyside. Christina detours to learn about the history of the British seaside in Bognor Regis and Mark visits the last surviving Victorian Brickworks in Britain.

Christina Trevanion and Mark Stacey’s antiquing adventure continues in the Cotswolds. Mark discovers a rural idyll that inspired a best seller novel while Christina learns about an incredible war hero. Headed for an auction in the Cheshire town of Knutsford, they pick up a collection of Victorian jewelry and a delightful art nouveau grandmother clock.

Cheshire is the next stop for Christina Trevanion and Mark Stacey. Christina ends up deep underground and Mark finds himself in such a predicament he has to call for help! Mark takes aim on beating Christina with a Home Guard practice rifle. Meanwhile, does Christina bite off more than she can chew with a most peculiar purchase of a human jaw?

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 Victorian obsession with death. Christina detours to learn just why the original Land Rover became a global phenomenon. And a Road Trip first -- a dragon is purchased!

Buckle up for a race to the finish! Just twenty pounds separates Christina Trevanion and Mark Stacey. The countdown begins when Mark finds himself literally stuck and struggling waist deep in antiques. Christina moves into property and buys a rather unique home. A detour sees Christina in a once top-secret bunker beneath the streets of Liverpool and Mark gets a bird on his arm in Chester.

Natasha Raskin and Paul Laidlaw kick off their trip on the West Coast of Scotland. 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. But Paul finds his way to some serious profit when he locates some incredibly intriguing maps.

Cumbria is the destination for Natasha Raskin and Paul Laidlaw. Natasha visits a mint cake factory while Paul discovers an intriguing side to Cumbria’s wartime past. Our pair are picking up antiques left right and centre as they wing their way towards a Harrogate auction in their classic Mercedes but can Natasha shop her way back into the competition after Paul’s great start to the week?

Natasha Raskin and Paul Laidlaw are in historic York and face very different challenges. For Paul it’s to build on earlier successes, for Natasha it’s simply to stay in the game. 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.

Cantering towards an auction in Newmarket, Natasha Raskin and Paul Laidlaw are taking their classic car around Norfolk and Suffolk. The experts unearth such objects as Ottoman militaria and a vital bit of old train. Paul finds himself afloat and as captain of a very rare and valuable boat on the Norfolk Broads while Natasha ends up deep in Thetford woods looking for bunnies.

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?

The West Country beckons for James Braxton and Raj Bisram. Kicking off in Jane Austen’s Bath, they motor through Bristol and Hungerford before boarding the Isle of Wight ferry. Both experts believe an island auction will attract bidders looking for nautical fare, but will a ship’s wheel and a canvas anchor leave Raj and James all at sea? Plus, how many apple varieties there are in Somerset?

Raj Bisram and James Braxton are on a buying spree on the Isle of Wight. Raj unravels the tale of one former famous local and James takes a peek beneath the waves. James has a conversation with a man he believes is Elton John while Raj falls for a teddy and a ride on doggy. Only a few pounds separate the experts as they sniff out antiques to take to an auction in Frome, Somerset.

In a shopping spree through Somerset that ends at an auction in Woking, James Braxton joins a band of Morris Men while Raj Bisram gets ‘tanked’ up. James thinks a pair of Staffordshire figures will attract big bids, despite some damage. Raj hopes the bidders will appreciate his experimental Moorcroft vase. But both are big gambles.

James Braxton and Raj Bisram are in the beautiful New Forest. Their French classic car is pointed to an auction in Shrewsbury. An encounter with some of the area’s famous ponies starts their day, before James dives into buying in the village of Brockenhurst. But all bets are off when Raj catches up with him in the market town of Ringwood.

Only seven pounds separates James Braxton and Raj Bisram as they set off in Cheshire. But, there’s still time for two more detours -- Raj hears why a group of daredevil playboys decided to drive their car in to the Savoy to join them for dinner, and James learns why a pint in the Crown and Anchor pub played a vital role in verifying the quality of silver in 1773.