Antiques Road Trip

This new season kicks off with antiques experts Charles Hanson and Jonathan Pratt beginning their road trip in Greyabbey Northern Ireland. Jonathan and Charles are old friends but there's still a spirit of friendly rivalry between them--particularly as Charles came last in the first season, and Jonathan, as a Road Trip novice, has yet to prove himself.

Auctioneer Charles Hanson gambled and lost yesterday. It's made him even more determined to get one up on his friend and sparring partner Jonathan Pratt. There's still everything to play for as the pair race around Northern Ireland buying and selling antiques.

The competition is too close to call between Charles Hanson and fellow auctioneer Jonathan Pratt. Today they are in Liverpool tracking down antiques, but Charles makes a classic mistake which may very well prove costly.

Auctioneer Jonathan Pratt has a commanding lead over his rival Charles Hanson and is determined to spend, spend, spend, as he and Charles tear around Chorley, Leyland and Preston buying and selling antiques.

It's the final leg of our chaps’ road trip and the very last chance for auctioneer Charles Hanson to catch up with his rival Jonathan Pratt. They visit Blackpool, Morcambe and Kendal, where Jonathan is distracted by items he can't afford, and Charles can't keep his eyes off beautiful art deco figurines. As the auction begins, the competition comes down to one very last lot.

Experts Mark Stacey and Charlie Ross begin their road trip in pottery country, deep in the West Midlands. With a starting budget of £200 each, they seek out the most interesting shops in the area, hunting for treasures they hope will make a profit at auction in Stoke on Trent. Mark came third last season so he’s striking out with confidence. For new road tripper Charlie, it’s all a bit daunting.

Antiques experts Mark Stacey and Charlie Ross leave Stoke on Trent for Nantwich in Cheshire, with an auction showdown in Wrexham in North Wales. They go in search of Cheshire's antique treasures in the hope that they will turn a profit at auction. Charlie's worried Mark has the edge so he's decided to be much more forceful when it comes to his buying tactics, but will it work?

As their road trip to Wales continues, Charlie Ross and Mark Stacey head from Chester to the Wirral Peninsula. Their mission: to see who can make the most money buying local antiques and selling them at auction in Anglesey. But while Charlie's throwing caution to the wind, Mark's desire to win at any cost is turning him into a nervous wreck!

Charlie Ross and Mark Stacey head from Anglesey to southwest Wales. Charlie's been battered and bruised by losses at the previous auction, so he's desperate to get back in the game. But will his wily opponent Mark Stacey let him?

It’s Mark Stacey's and Charlie Ross's final leg, through the Midlands and Cardiff. Will Charlie muster a final burst to close the lead on Mark? He certainly has a go. He finds a car boot sale where the tactic is to find some hidden treasures. But will Charlie's hope of beating Mark go up in flames at the auction showdown in Chippenham, Wilts?

Antique experts Kate Bliss and James Lewis set out on the first leg of their Scottish antique trawl. They have £200 each to spend, with an aim to turn a profit at auction. Their journey starts in the Sutherland region and ends in Buckie. Rookie road tripper Kate is treated to a tour of Dunrobin Castle and James buys some intriguing items from the Pacific Islands in the Highlands.

James Lewis and Kate Bliss are on day two of their Scottish odyssey. James stormed into the lead at the first auction and now has twice as much to spend as Kate. He gets an insight into the Iron age thanks to a crannog reconstruction on Loch Tay and Kate goes for silver on a visit to Banff Museum.

James Lewis has been making big profits at auction so far, and Kate Bliss is struggling to keep up. Can some ornate candleholders light up her fortunes? James struggles with his health and his haggling, but gets great insight into Scotland's Curling history. Kate arrives at auction in Edinburgh, but will her travelling partner be joining her?

Kate Bliss made the most money at yesterday's auction and is keen to repeat that success as she narrows the gap with James Lewis. They both take a gamble on lamps--James even has cockatoos on his but will it fly at auction? Kate learns some Camera Obscura facts in Edinburgh but James is more interested in whisky vats.

Kate Bliss and James Lewis have car trouble aplenty on the road from Hamilton. Kate plays hardball with her last day’s shopping and even has a cunning trick up here sleeve. James finally throws caution to the wind and gets spending his fortune. The pair share a visit to see the rescued delights of Dumfries House before tensions build as Kate tries to catch up James at the decisive auction in Ayr.

It's the beginning of the week for James Braxton and Thomas Plant, traveling from Berwick-upon-Tweed to East Boldon in Tyne and Wear. Thomas sees something special at Alnwick Castle and James gets to blow some Northumbrian pipes--badly.

James Braxton has taken the lead at auction and starts the day feeling confident. Thomas Plant is sure he will do better today. James gets to see a collection of rare mineral sculptures made by 19th century miners and Thomas sees some of the oldest antiques in the world at a Roman fort.

James Braxton and Thomas Plant travel from Darlington, in County Durham, to Bedale in North Yorkshire. James meets a keen antique fountain-pen-collector, Thomas gets a tour of a traditional brewery--it would be rude to leave without trying a tipple--and they both continue haggling their way around the antiques shops of northeast England.

James Braxton and Thomas Plant visit lovely Whitby and Pickering in search of amazing antiques to take to auction in Baildon, West Yorkshire. James becomes the “mad professor” when he visits a world of weird and whacky Victorian science, whilst Thomas indulges his passion for steam railways. The good weather holds up, but will James and Thomas turn a profit today?

It's the last day of the northeast jaunt with James Braxton and Thomas Plant. They travel from Keighley to Leeds in search of profitable antiques to auction in Driffield, East Yorkshire. James inspects some Islamic artefacts in Bradford, whilst Thomas becomes the Bronte sisters’ newest fan. The guys get busy shopping, but will James and Thomas actually make any money at their final auction?

Two of the most popular experts, David Barby and Philip Serrell begin their whistle stop tour of Lincoln, Horncastle and Leicester. David's making quick decisions, and Philip is thinking outside the box--even buying in a butcher's shop!

David Barby and Philip Serrell begin the second leg of their journey, heading from Leicester to Aylsham in Norfolk. David's ahead in the profit stakes, so Philip is continuing his quest for the unusual in the hope of gaining the advantage.

David Barby and Philip Serrell take a gentle meander across England. Philip makes some grisly discoveries in Bury St Edmunds. And when it comes to buying antiques it’s all-out war to get the best deals.

David Barby still has a commanding lead over his old sparring partner, Philip Serrell, who’s eager to close the gap. Philip makes a surprising purchase, and David gets physical when an antique reminds him of his childhood.

It’s the last day of the Middle England odyssey with experts Philip Serrell and David Barby, as they travel from Ampthill to Gloucester. Philip gets a privileged look inside Broughton Castle, whilst David fights off a cold at the Battle of Blenheim. They get busy shopping and Philip hopes to catch up with his cash-rich travelling companion. But who will end the week triumphant?