Journalists Kirsty Wark and Alastair Stewart, more used to current affairs than antiques, battle it out with their antiques experts Philip Serrell and Catherine Southon. They travel across Scotland starting in Edinburgh, then on to Falkland and up to St Andrews, before heading south to Kent for the auction.
Question of Sport captain and master of bowling spin Phil Tufnell battles it out with BBC Breakfast's sport presenter Chris Hollins to find the best deals on antiques. Experts Philip Serrell and Thomas Plant are on hand to give advice as they travel south-east England, ending up at an auction in Chiswick, London.
Bond girls Honor Blackman and Britt Ekland take to the road in an Aston Martin to relive some 007 classics as they team up with antique experts Charlie Ross and Charles Hanson. Their mission - to buy antiques and make a profit as they roar around Cambridge and Saffron Walden ending up an auction in Greenwich, London.
Richard Wilson and Annette Crosbie team up with antiques experts Catherine Southon and James Lewis, as they trawl the UK for fabulous antiques to take to auction. Their road trip kicks off in Potters Bar, makes a detour through Hampstead and ends at an auction in Heathfield, East Sussex.
TV presenters Fiona Phillips and Richard Madeley go head-to-head with the help of experts Charles Hanson and James Braxton as they go in search of antiques. They travel the entire length of Cornwall, starting in Lostwithiel and ending at an auction in Bude.
Dancers and rivals Arlene Phillips and Anton du Beke compete to buy great antiques and turn a big profit. Experts James Braxton and Charles Hanson lend a hand as the road trip visits West Yorkshire, a traditional clog-making business and Blackpool Tower, before ending at auction in Liverpool.
Old friends Michael Aspel and Una Stubbs take to the road with their antiques experts Thomas Plant and James Lewis on the hunt to find the best antique deals. They travel through the delightful county of Norfolk, ending up with an auction showdown in King's Lynn.
Actors Alison Steadman and Larry Lamb add a touch of drama to the hunt for profits as they team up with antiques experts Thomas Plant and Paul Laidlaw. Their road trip begins in Arundel, then cruises along the Sussex coast to an auction at Eastbourne.
Jon Culshaw and Debra Stephenson take to the road with antiques experts Thomas Plant and Mark Stacey to find the best antique deals in Edinburgh for auction in Essex.
Pam St Clement and Rudolph Walker take to the road with antiques experts Thomas Charles Hanson and James Braxton to find the best antique deals in Sussex, Kent and Essex.
Goalkeepers Peter Shilton and Peter Schmeichel compete off the pitch to find the best antique deals in a road trip around Cheshire, with experts Paul Laidlaw and Mark Stacey.
Silent Witness stars Emilia Fox and Tom Ward are joined by experts James Braxton and Charlie Ross as they search for bargain antiques around Glasgow and the village of Kilbarchan.
Gregg Wallace and John Torode travel from Alton in Hampshire to Fernhurst in West Sussex, searching for antique deals with help from experts Charles Hanson and Charlie Ross.
Sue Holderness and John Challis - Marlene and Boycie from Only Fools and Horses - go bargain hunting in and around Essex, assisted by experts Charles Hanson and Phillip Serrell.
Germaine Greer and Clive Anderson hit the shops and towns of Lancashire to find the best antiques for auction in Northwich. Antique experts Charles Hanson and Charlie Ross assist.
Stefanie Powers and Don Warrington pair up with experts Charles Hanson and Margie Cooper to hunt for bargains on the way from St Albans to Billingshurst.
Sheila Hancock returns to her birthplace, the Isle of Wight, to take on Sandi Toksvig in the antiques shopping competition. Experts Philip Serrell and David Barby assist.
Journalists Bill Turnbull and Louise Minchin battle it out in the antique bargain hunt competition with the aid of experts Philip Serrell and David Barby.
David 'Diddy' Hamilton and Kate Silverton go in search of antiques which will turn a profit on a road trip from Newark to Chiswick, led by experts Charles Hanson and Thomas Plant.
TV entertainers Neil Stuke and Penny Smith hit the road with £400 to invest in antiques, joined by antiques experts Paul Laidlaw and Thomas Plant.
Laila Rouass and Charles Dale from Holby City and Casualty go antique hunting from York via Leeds to an auction in Chertsey in Surrey, assisted by James Lewis and Paul Laidlaw.
John Barrowman and Myleene Klass, plus antiques experts David Barby and David Harper, are on the hunt for antiques through Bristol, Chepstow, Newport and Cardiff and Froncysyllte.
Former Gold Medalists Robin Cousins and Tessa Sanderson hit the road with £400 to invest in antiques, alongside experts David Harper and David Barby.
Stars of stage and screen Robert Bathurst and Amanda Donohoe compete to buy antiques to fetch the biggest profit at auction. They scour Norfolk and Lincolnshire, ending in Kent.
Janet Ellis and Sophie Ellis Bextor go from Essex to Yorkshire with £400 each to spend on antiques that could turn a profit at auction. With experts Philip Serrell and Will Axon.
Chefs Rosemary Shrager and Jean-Christophe Novelli take to the road through Yorkshire to see who can buy antiques that will cook up profits at auction.
Gardeners Kim Wilde and Diarmuid Gavin turn their green fingers to digging up antiques in Hertfordshire and Cheshire with help from experts Jonathan Pratt and Will Axon.
Interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and straight-talking art critic Waldemar Januszczak team up against veteran antiques supremos Charles Hanson and Charlie Ross.
This edition of the celebrity antiques challenge sees Downton Abbey's Phyllis Logan go head-to-head with her husband, Pirates of the Caribbean star Kevin McNally. The competition is fierce as the celebrities head through Kent towards an auction in Greenwich, London, each travelling in a classic car and accompanied by an antiques expert. En route Phyllis visits the impressive collection of a controversial conservationist, while Kevin reveals just how much he knows about the universe
This edition of the celebrity antiques challenge sees Midsomer Murders star Neil Dudgeon take on Dame Diana Rigg in a quest for antiques glory as they travel around their native Yorkshire in classic cars with experts Catherine Southorn and Paul Laidlaw. While Neil finds his feet in the world of antiques, Dame Diana shows her expert that she is in charge right from the start.
This edition of the celebrity antiques challenge sees The Apprentice stars Nick Hewer and Margaret Mountford become rivals as they travel around the south of England. Margaret and expert Phil Serrell are treated to a rare insight into life in Roman Britain, while Nick's no-nonsense antiques hunting keeps expert Catherine Southorn on her toes
This edition of the celebrity antiques challenge pits celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott against presenter and journalist Anne Diamond as they travel in and around London searching for antique treasure. Anne finds out how Britain became a nation of tea lovers and Ainsley learns about the world's first celebrity chef.
This edition of the celebrity antiques challenge pits Hollywood A-lister Brian Cox against Poirot star and friend Philip Jackson in a fight for antique glory on the south coast. Philip and expert Phil Serrell adventure off-piste in their search. Meanwhile, Brian and his expert Paul Laidlaw are surprised to find one of the world's greatest works of art represented in the most unusual place
Actors Lesley Joseph and Christopher Biggins battle in a competition for antique glory around Essex and Buckinghamshire. Christopher and his expert Mark Stacey stake their antique competition on one high-risk purchase and Lesley is delighted to come face to face with an exquisite and unique artefact.
Two groundbreaking TV presenters join the Road Trip in a search for antiques. John Craven and Johnny Ball are assisted in their quest around Hampshire and Dorset by experts Charles Hanson and Philip Serrell. Along the way, John from Countryfile is treated to a collection that once belonged to a father of modern scientific archaeology, whilst Johnny has a go as a member of the Royal Signals.
James Bolam and Susan Jameson battle it out around Sussex with the help of experts James Braxton and David Harper. The stars of New Tricks and When the Boat Comes In reveal how competitive they really are as the antique hunt heats up. Along the way, James finds out the secrets of a 170-year-old brewing tradition and bird lover Susan gets up close and personal with a unique and fascinating dodo collection.
Rory McGrath and Steve Punt are joined by experts Christina Trevanion and David Harper as they travel around Warwickshire and Nottinghamshire. Along the way, Rory experiences life in traditional Victorian baths, and Steve shares his love of music as we find out the story behind a music revolution that began in Coventry.
All Creatures Great and Small and Doctors star Christopher Timothy and Casualty's Patrick Robinson are the next celebrity road trippers. They make their way around Gloucestershire and Herefordshire with the help of experts Margie Cooper and James Braxton. Christopher proves to be a worthy student and Patrick shows who is boss by picking up an eclectic mix of goodies for the auction.
It is the battle of the broadcasters with TV legends Sian Williams and Carol Kirkwood joining the Antiques Road Trip. Helped by experts Charles Hanson and Charlie Ross, they travel through Essex and head for an auction in the Cotswolds. Along the way, Sian visits the oldest wooden church in the world and Carol hears about the heroic lives of World War I pilots, the pioneers of flight.
A battle of legendary presenters plays out around Kent and Sussex as Gloria Hunniford and Angela Rippon join the road trip. Along the way they stage a rescue mission to help stranded experts Paul Laidlaw and David Harper. Gloria hears the story behind a local landmark and Angela steps into the world of Virginia Woolf.
This road trip explores Shakespeare country in the company of two of Britain's best-loved actors, Holby City's Robert Powell and Bergerac and Skippy star Liza Goddard. Along the way Robert and expert Paul Laidlaw look at the school days of a young William Shakespeare. Meanwhile, Liza introduces her expert Charles Hanson to one of her great passions.
Newsreaders Natasha Kaplinsky and Michael Buerk embark on an adventure around Sussex in search of antiques. With the help of experts Thomas Plant and Mark Stacey, the competitive side of the celebrity guests emerge. Along the way Michael tastes the delights of Hastings and Natasha meets some woolly friends who played a vital role in making Britain a world leader during the Industrial Revolution.
Two ladies of nobility hit the road in a search of antique treasure. Baroness Oona King and Dame Jenni Murray go head to head as they travel around London with the help of experts David Harper and Christina Trevanion. Along the way Baroness Oona visits a band of female pioneers, and Dame Jenni learns the story behind a revolutionary organisation that transformed animal welfare.
Two comedians go head to head on Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. Doctor-turned-comedian Phil Hammond, and comedy actress Maria McErlane's antique adventure takes them through Cheshire, Lancashire and Wales. Helped by experts Margie Cooper and Phil Serrell, both celebrities take charge of the shopping. Along the way Phil comes face to face with the inspiration for Sherlock Holmes, and Maria hears how a beautiful well in Flintshire has been credited with healing powers for over 700 years.
Award-winning journalists John Simpson and Martha Kearney kick off the series in style. While John finds war-related items that remind him of his years on the front line, Martha scours the New Forest to find some objects for auction. Their trip takes them through Hampshire towards a decisive auction in Itchen Stoke, near Winchester.
Two sparkling doyennes of British drama join the road trip as great friends Sunetra Sarker and Jo Joyner go head to head in the search for antique treasure. With antique experts Phil Serrell and James Braxton at their beck and call they visit shops, and the occasional farm, around Somerset and Devon before taking their wares to the decisive auction in Devizes, Wiltshire.
Fashion guru Gok Wan and much-loved actress Harriet Thorpe take the antiques world by storm in this episode of Antiques Road Trip. These confident celebrities give experts Christina Trevanion and David Harper a run for their money as they shop around Sussex and head for a nail-biting auction in Southend-on-Sea.
This episode's celebrities are two of the nation's best-loved scientists - Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Miranda Krestovnikoff. They are assisted by experts Phil Serrell and James Braxton as they shop for antiques around south Wales and south west England before heading to auction in Clevedon, north Somerset.
It is an altogether different sort of road trip as two unique celebrities hit the antiques trail. Iconic designer Wayne Hemingway keeps his expert Phil Serrell on his toes. His rival is comedian Graham Fellows, appearing as his most famous character John Shuttleworth. They travel around Shropshire and Worcestershire before heading for a thrilling auction in Stroud.
Award-winning poets Benjamin Zephaniah and Roger McGough OBE FRSL are the celebrity guests hunting for antique treasure. Their road trip takes them around Northamptonshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire with the help of experts Phil Serrell and Natasha Raskin, before heading to auction in Leicester.
Comedy legend Jennifer Saunders and her best pal, top actress Patricia Potter, take to the road on a humdinger of a trip. Joined by veteran antiquers Phillip Serrell and Mark Stacey, they shop in Berkshire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire before heading for an auction in Greenwich, London. Jennifer and Phil detour to hear about Fred Karno, the man credited with inventing slapstick comedy. Meanwhile, Patricia and Mark learn how a surgeon from Reading used his incredible sense of smell to successfully treat soldiers injured in World War One. And, Phil gets custard pied - what is not to love?
Legends of stage and screen Charles Dance and Geraldine James join antiques experts Natasha Raskin and Will Axon on this road trip romp around Wiltshire. Charles finds a pair of Edwardian silver vases he hopes will prove profitable at an auction in Essex. Geraldine, however, bumps into a chap in the street with a 19th-century French empire secretaire. It costs her a small fortune - will the gamble pay off? A diversion from the shops sees Charles end up in the cockpit of a very old helicopter, while Geraldine learns how a small part of Swindon dating back 170 years influenced the creation of the modern NHS.
Two luvvies from the world of stage and TV, Ruth Madoc and Su Pollard, best known for their appearances in sitcom Hi-De-Hi, are antique hunting with Phil Serrell and Raj Bisram. Setting off from the Welsh border town of Monmouth, they head for auction in Congleton, Cheshire. Ruth also gets to find out about the incredible 19th-century nurse - and it is not Florence Nightingale - whilst Su visits ancient Roman town Caerleon and finds time for an amphitheatre showdown with Phil. And Su attempts to resolve an age old mystery - does Phil wear a wig?
Top Italian cooks Antonio Carluccio and Gennaro Contaldo are on a road trip around East Anglia. Restaurateurs, writers and old friends, the 'greedy Italians' forage for antiques in the company of experts David Harper and James Braxton. Watch out for some explosive bargaining and an extremely tasty risotto! When he is not shopping, Antonio learns about the brave fisherman of Suffolk, who saved mariners' lives while risking their own. And Gennaro has a trip to take a peek at a very special bird.
Comic and entertainer Jim Moir and his wife Nancy Sorrell are road tripping in Kent today. Better known as Vic Reeves, Jim brings his unique brand of humour to the business of buying antiques. Model and TV presenter Nancy also knows a thing or two about bargaining and she is very competitive! The couple are ably assisted by experts Charlie Ross and Thomas Plant. Look out for Jim's uncanny gift of guessing the age of just about anything, Dixon crossing the Niagara Falls and how to navigate by longitude. And will the mysterious Mrs Parker turn up to the auction?
Celebrities hunt for antiques across the UK. Strictly Come Dancing's Zoe Ball and Ian Waite are quickstepping their way across the south west of England in a bid to turn a profit at auction in Hampshire. Experts Margie Cooper and Paul Laidlaw are on hand to guide them. Paul shares a secret with Zoe about buying antique hair brushes. Ian, though, offers dancing lessons to dealers to secure a discount. Lordy! Zoe also hears how one village became world famous for lace production while Ian ends up meeting a giant horse with its own boat.
Celebrities hunt for antiques across the UK. Prog rocker Rick Wakeman and best mate Ian Lavender, loved as Pike from Dad's Army, enjoy a jolly B-road ride around Norfolk. In the company of experts Raj Bisram and David Harper, the two antique-hunting celebrities scour the county for treasure to take to auction in Nottingham. Rick also uncovers some hidden medieval graffiti in Norwich Cathedral, while Ian detours to north Norfolk to see the world's largest collection of model soldiers. But will a wise old Japanese man help Ian win at auction?
Celebrities hunt for antiques across the UK. Actor and charmer Nigel Havers and his canny, deal-making chum, and ex-agent, Michael Whitehall explore the West Country. Travelling by Bentley and TVR, they have ú400 each and expert advice from Margie Cooper and James Braxton. But what will do best at the auction - Nigel's old cockle bucket or Michael's tambourine? And there is a trip to see some Bristol Savages and bit of Georgian elegance with the story of The King of Bath.
Celebrities hunt for antiques across the UK. TV chefs Aldo Zilli and Ching He-Huang do battle on this road trip around south east England, aided by experts Natasha Raskin and Paul Laidlaw. Aldo plumps for a gold ring despite expert advice, while Ching hopes antiques with an eastern origin will far well at auction in north London. Aldo stops off to meet a 200-year-old named Jill to hear how she supplied locals with flour. And animal lover Ching learns how one man faced ridicule and ruin while trying to protect cattle in the 19th century.
Celebrities hunt for antiques across the UK. Two legends of British comedy, Ronni Ancona and Jan Ravens, are joined on this road trip by antiquers Phil Serrell and James Braxton. Starting in the north Yorkshire town of Redcar, they head for auction in Stockport in Cheshire. Jan gets rather carried away and spends every single penny of her entire budget, while Ronni gets a kick out of a very kitsch glass boot. A quick detour sees Jan find out why Hartlepudlians thought a monkey was a Frenchman and Ronni is left open-mouthed when Braxton takes off his clothes.
Celebrities hunt for antiques across the UK. Pop icon and actress Clare Grogan is reunited with fellow Glaswegian, Taggart actor Alex Norton, to battle it out in the search for profitable antiques. Anita Manning and Paul Laidlaw are on hand to lend their expertise. Anita and Alex find themselves on an 'antiques boat trip' as they reminisce about childhood trips down the Clyde, while Clare and Paul see firsthand what Stirling Castle would have looked like in the 16th century. The result of the auction in Ayr all rests on a naked lady.
Celebrities hunt for antiques across the UK. Top presenting pals Nicki Chapman and Jules Hudson escape to the country to find antiques with Natasha Raskin and Philip Serrell. It becomes girls versus boys, both teams with ú400 in their pockets. Kicking off from Wormsley in Herefordshire, they Road Trip into Wales and Oxfordshire, before finishing in North Finchley, London for an auction. Along the way the girls meet a clog maker who carves shoes by hand, while the boys head to the Herefordshire Light Infantry Museum to hear about the regiment's involvement at Gallipoli.
Celebrities hunt for antiques across the UK. Two stars of the seventies, cool crooner Tony Christie and pop royalty Jimmy Osmond, are accompanied by experts Catherine Southon and Margie Cooper. Blasting off from the Leicestershire town of Loughborough, they head for an auction in the Staffordshire city of Stoke-on-Trent. Tony squeezes in a visit to Coalbrookdale, the place where groundbreaking techniques were developed that kick-started the industrial revolution. Petrolhead Jimmy gets to whizz round the historical race circuit at Donington. The big auction finale includes a sing-a-long like no other, but which musical maestro will clinch victory?
Celebrities hunt for antiques across the UK. Husband-and-wife vocal coaches David and Carrie Grant swap singing in harmony for battling it out with antiques. With the help of experts Will Axon and Mark Stacey the competitive celebrity couple uncover some unusual items to sell at auction in rural Norfolk. David also visits a patch of inner-city grass in Cambridge where today children play and dogs are walked but was actually the birthplace of football, while Carrie learns how Letchworth Garden City sparked a revolution in town design.
Celebrities hunt for antiques across the UK. Actors and friends from Casualty Susan Cookson and Suzannne Packer swap surgery scrubs for a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger as they battle it out around the north west of England, assisted by James Braxton and David Harper. Susan discovers her inner haggler, while Suzanne keeps the purse string very tight as she bids to discover an item with some real age. As the trip winds across Yorkshire there is the chance to meet a very special woman from Sheffield and a look around some incredible gardens with an amazing history.
Celebrities hunt for antiques across the UK. Gourmet gastronomes Tony Singh and Cyrus Todiwala do battle, with help from experts David Harper and Natasha Raskin. Setting off from Dundee, they snake down the east coast of Scotland to the village of Rosewell in Midlothian for an auction. Cyrus proves to have a flair for negotiating and Tony is not shy at naming his price. Tony discovers why one Scottish city was home to many millionaires, and Cyrus finds his sea legs as he learns why Anstruther was a pivotal fishing port in the 19th century.
Celebrities hunt for antiques across the UK. Top wheelchair Paralympians Tanni Grey-Thompson and Jade Jones do battle in the north east of England. Tanni has a record haul of medals and records, while her promising young protege Jade is just starting out on her athletics career. In the company of experts Phil Serrell and David Harper, the baroness from County Durham and Middlesbrough's Jade are on the lookout for antiques to take to auction in Harrogate. Tanni also tries her hand at traditional glass making and Jade learns about the man who was a design champion of the region.
Celebrities hunt for antiques across the UK. A celebrity couple road trip with award-winning journalists John Stapleton and Lynn Faulds Wood. Joining them on this jolly jaunt are Thomas Plant and Margie Cooper. With ú400 in their pockets, the teams kick off in Wrightington, Lancashire, and head to Stockport for auction. Lynn and Thomas find themselves literally knee deep in antiques while hunting for old biscuit tins while Margie tries to convince John some rare lamps will make a profit. And John learns how an American revolutionised British public transport and Lynn sees why snakes are milked in Liverpool.
Celebrities hunt for antiques across the UK. It is a journey into antiquity with glamorous historians Suzannah Lipscomb and Kate Williams. Paired with experts David Harper and Catherine Southon, they road trip from Bletchley in Buckinghamshire to an auction in London. There is also opportunity to hear how Mrs Beeton became the first 'domestic goddess' and why Luton played a critical role in the fashion world when hats were de rigueur daily wear. David and Suzannah gamble on a giant ant, while Catherine and Kate plump for a very large tea urn.
Celebrities hunt for antiques across the UK. Two favourite Blue Peter presenters Sarah Greene and Peter Duncan are in the company of Natasha Raskin and Catherine Southon as they hunt for antiques around Surrey, Hertfordshire and north west London. Peter detours to learn how hockey became a popular sport the world over, while keen aviator Sarah sees how the Battle of Britain was won. An incredible haul of antiques, including chimney pots, Pinocchio and a pair of African fertility figures, go under the gavel at an auction in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.
Silver screen legend Hayley Mills accompanies friend and fellow actor Stephen Tompkinson on an amble around north east England in a vintage E Type Jag and Rolls Royce. The Wild at Heart co-stars seek expert guidance from Christina Trevanion and David Harper as they visit antique shops and emporiums, all before an exciting West Yorkshire auction. Hayley detours to hear the little known story behind Earl Grey tea and Stephen visits the amateur football team who won the World Cup... twice!
Celebrity likely lads from Liverpool, pals Ricky Tomlinson and Micky Starke, are joined by Catherine Southon and Margie Cooper on a rollocking road trip adventure. Kicking off from Knutsford, Cheshire, they head for auction in Southport via a visit to Liverpool. Ricky turns out to be an impulse buyer while Micky adopts a more relaxed approach. Gamble buys include antiques from Japan and China, but what will sell closer to home? Micky also learns why topless men from a small Cheshire town made global impact with their sweaty and salty occupation, while dog lover Ricky discovers the incredible history of guide dog training in the UK.
Celebrity friends Chesney Hawkes and Debbie McGee scour south east England in search of all things antique, accompanied by experts Christina Trevanion and Charles Hanson in two classic cars. Debbie hopes to conjure up a profit with a mantle clock and a hunting flask. But will a 100-year-old weather vane point Chesney to a big win? Time allows for detours to learn about some local history. For the 'one and only' Chesney, it is the hunt for the origins of his own name. Debbie meanwhile learns about the work of a Victorian artist that changed the world. This Road Trip concludes with a very fun auction in Ruislip.
Strictly Come Dancing champions Ore Oduba and Joanne Clifton are hunting for treasure with top antiquers Catherine Southon and David Harper. They are shopping their way around Sussex and Kent buying upitems to take to auction in Southend-on-Sea. Along the way, Catherine and BBC Sport presenter Ore learn about the rich history of 'Stool Ball' - an intriguing game devised by milk maids over 600 years ago that went on to become cricket. David and Joanne, however, visit Shoreham-by-Sea, once a hotbed of movie making in the black and white days. Competition is high between these two dancing divas, but will it be a vintage drum or a child's rocking chair that wins the day?
Former Holby City actors Tina Hobley and Sharon Maughan are traversing the beautiful Cotswold countryside in search of some classy antiques to sell at auction. Accompanied by experts James Braxton and Raj Bisram, they face off for the bragging rights of antique aficionado. Leaving Gloucestershire in the rear view mirror, they aim their classic cars for an auction in Brighton. Sharon breaks from the shops to learn about a troubled love life of one the country's greatest artists, while Tina finds out why the wealthy once raced their cars up a hill at break-neck speed.
Television presenters Anthea Turner and Andi Peters team up with Road Trip favourites Charles Hanson and Margie Cooper. They tour the north west of England, making shopping pit stops in Cheshire, Greater Manchester and Staffordshire. Margie allows Andi to indulge his passion for aviation when he swaps the classic car for a vintage Vulcan bomber, while Stoke lass Anthea learns about the area's rich heritage and why Staffordshire is synonymous with pottery. Yorkshire-bound, they are headed for auction in Killinghall, near Harrogate. Will Andi win the day with a French cabinet or will Anthea come out top with her 65 million year old fossil?
Call the Midwife co-stars Cliff Parisi and Judy Parfitt team up with Road Trip regulars Catherine Southon and Phillip Serrell. Headed for an auction in Norfolk they start their antiques hunt in Kent. When he's not acting Cliff takes to the skies, but this amateur pilot is keen to know why the Hurricane isn't as 'sexy' as a Spitfire. Meanwhile, Phil takes Judy back in time to hear the story of mercenary sailors who, from five ports in the south of England, defended the country before Britain had an established navy. Will Cliff's love for vintage toy cars secure the biggest profits, or can Judy's tough bargaining skills see her triumph?
Curtains up on actors Anna Chancellor and Holly Aird, who are bringing a touch of theatrical glamour to a Road Trip through the Home Counties. Our thespian rivals star in a drama of antique lamps, glittering shoe buckles and Georgian underpants - or lack of them. A supporting cast of experts Natasha Raskin Sharp and Margie Cooper steer our leading ladies through the twists and turns of the plot, overseeing the acquisition of an eclectic collection of props ranging from a military field flask to a pigeon clock. Will this tale of female solidarity beset by rivalry have a happy ending, or will the final act end in tears?
Veteran broadcasters John Sergeant and Peter White tour the leafy countryside south of the Thames. With the wind in his sails John gets up to speed on the river in a historic yacht while Peter, blind from birth, bats a good innings at one of the country's oldest cricket clubs. The two journalists give the antiques shops a good investigation, making some highly individual choices. Will John's painting of sailing barges on the Norfolk Broads deliver a cargo of cash at auction? And will a wooden windmill blow a profit in Peter's direction?
Showbiz pals, poet Pam Ayres and actor Geoffrey Whitehead, team up with James Braxton and Kate Bliss. All round entertainer Pam and esteemed actor Geoffrey shop their way around Hampshire and Berkshire to look for interesting items to take to auction in Cirencester. Pam's behind the wheel of a vintage MG whilst Geoffrey travels in a Rolls Royce. Along the way, ex-RAF gal Pam learns about the heroic exploits of the Glider Pilot Regiment. Geoffrey, meanwhile, stops for a game on the World's Oldest Bowling Green in Southampton. Can Pam pull off a win with an old teddy bear or will Geoffrey's French shutter secure him victory?
Funny-man Brian Conley and broadcaster Nick Owen take a trip through Shropshire and Worcestershire. Assisting Nick is auctioneer Philip Serrell, while jewellery and gem expert Kate Bliss helps Brian. A Sinatra figurine, a Georgian toddy ladle and a Morecambe and Wise poster attract much interest. Despite shopping on a deadline, there's still time to detour from the emporiums. Phil takes Nick to hear about the heartbreaking story of unrequited love endured by his favourite poet. Kate and Brian, meanwhile, learn why brave Shropshire men have played a part in some of the most significant moments in history. It all comes to a head when smoothie Nick tries to beat rough diamond Brian at auction with some unexpected results.
England cricket legend David Gower and his friend TV presenter Nick Hancock tour Hampshire to find curios and collectables to take to auction in Sidcup. Charlie Ross and Phil Serrell ably assist. Charlie takes David to Portsmouth to board HMS Warrior - the ultimate demonstration of Britain's industrial might and naval power. Nick and Phil pause the search for antiques to hunt for brown trout, leaving them with red faces and wet trousers. But, will it be a 19th century camera or a 18th Century style ship's head that will win the day?
Paralympians and gold medal winners Danny Crates and Liz Johnson shop their way around Suffolk and Essex, buying up items to take to auction in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. Experts David Harper and Arusha Irvine are on hand to help. David and Liz make a detour to discover a female pioneer who shook the art world 300 years ago. Arusha and Danny stop by the ruins of Colchester's Roman Circus to learn about the most popular sport of the time. The two competitive athletes are out to win - but will a Victorian table or a meerschaum pipe secure the biggest profit?
Actors Derek Fowlds and Bill Simons of Heartbeat fame set off from Helmsley, North Yorkshire, and patrol the county before concluding with an auction in Ilkley, West Yorkshire. Phil Serrell and Kate Bliss are on hand to assist. The road trip goes awry when the classic car proves unreliable. Bill is arrested by some local history when he hears about Victorian law and order. Derek, meanwhile, learns how bars of chocolate found their way to World War One's trenches at Christmas. Derek charms his way to some great discounts. Bill's eye for the unusual secures him some unexpected lots.
Journalists Grace Dent and Amol Rajan, with the help of experts Catherine Southon and James Braxton, search East Anglia for profitable antiques. In a Jaguar and TVR, the route to auction in Eastbourne is packed with surprises at every turn - from the forgotten Victorian electrical pioneer who gave us the toaster to the Essex town which changed its name to a spice that was once grown there. The celebrity Road Trippers purchase Winston Churchill's cigar and a windup tinplate toy rocket - each hoping for big profits at the Eastbourne auction.
Comedians Tim Vine and Ricky Grover search for profitable antiques in south east Scotland. Guiding our two funny men are David Harper and James Braxton. The teams gamble on a mahogany chair and pewter candle sticks, but a very unique duck gives Ricky a problem at auction. Whilst antique shopping is the name of the game, there is still time for our celebrity trippers to learn about some fascinating local history. Tim hears the tale of a Scottish football team that inspired a generation of young men, while Ricky gets to grips with the story behind Scotland's first boxing world champion - a tale that ends with David Harper landing a knock-out punch. For auction, the teams cross the border and head to Wooler, Northumberland.
The stars in the vintage cars are actors Felicity Montagu and Clare Holman. With the help of experts James Braxton and Arusha Irvine, they mosey madly around the Midlands in search of antiques to make a profit at auction. Felicity has appeared in movies like Bridget Jones's Diary and is probably best known as Alan Partridge's put-upon PA Lynn - but will she show much character in the tough search for antiques? And will Clare's eye for detail help her find that elusive bargain? Maybe she can take inspiration from her role as forensic pathologist Dr Laura Hobson, beloved of all fans of Inspector Morse and Lewis. On the way to the auction in Newport, Shropshire, they also discover some fascinating Sikh history and take a peek at Charles Rennie Mackintosh's only major work outside of Scotland.
Blue Peter's Valerie Singleton and Diane Louise Jordan pair up with Paul Laidlaw and Phil Serrell as they compete to find the most profitable antiques. One team plump for an elephant and an eagle in a bid to make a lot of money at auction. Their rivals hope a Georgian cutlery tray will serve up a profit at the Stratford-upon-Avon saleroom. Diane detours to learn about the transformation of a grand country estate into a highly rated military hospital during World War One, while Valerie discovers the 19th-century process that revolutionised the world of photography. Known smiler Phil gladly poses for a photo with a predictable outcome.
Stars of The Bill, best friends Roberta Taylor and Trudie Goodwin, set off from Glasgow and charge around Stirlingshire, concluding with an auction in Harrogate. They are accompanied by experts Paul Laidlaw and James Braxton in two very nice classic cars. Norwegian silver catches the eye of one celebrity, while the other is influenced by the taste for gin.
Legendary Olympic runners Linford Christie and Katharine Merry team up with Road Trip regulars Christina Trevanion and David Harper in a race to make the most money from antiques. On their trip through Oxfordshire, Linford pins his hopes on a tiny brooch, despite it costing a three-figure sum. Katharine, meanwhile, buys an item from the 1920s on the hunch that it will appeal at auction. Katharine also finds time to throw sticks at Aunt Sally while Linford learns about another pioneering sportsperson. Who will take the top spot on the podium at auction in Buckinghamshire?
Essex girl Denise van Outen faces off with Kent's own Kelly Brook. Kelly may have home advantage on their trip through the Garden of England, but with Denise's haggling skills this competition is a hard one to call. Their smitten guides on the trip are auctioneers Charles Hanson and Tim Medhurst, who have definitely put in a little extra effort. They finish at auction in Battle, but first keen golfer Denise has a chance to show off her skills as she learns the surprising history of mini-golf in Margate. Green-fingered Kelly visits the maze at Leeds Castle to find out how bewildering bushes became a staple of English formal gardens. With two women who definitely know what they like - and what they don't - this is sure to be a very tight contest.
Street dancers Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely take time off from Diversity to get behind the wheel of a classic car and head out into the country, in search of fun and profit - with excellent expert guidance, courtesy of auctioneers James Braxton and Phil Serrell. Our Britain's Got Talent winning pair, in an MG BGT and an Alfa Romeo, also discover an ancient Chinese leisure activity on a river in Cambridgeshire and get to play the fool (or jester) in Essex. Their final destination is an auction in Greenwich. This Road Trip doesn't just feature antiques. Expect strumming, boating, juggling and of course dancing.
Actors and good chums David Bradley and Nigel Harman head out on the highways from Oxfordshire to Somerset in search of antique goodies. They have experts Natasha Raskin Sharp and Christina Trevanion a little worried, as between them the actors have played a long list of baddies on screen - however, they turn out to be absolute gentlemen in real life. Downton Abbey's dastardly valet Nigel takes a shine to a domestic appliance of yesteryear, despite the advice from his expert. And Game of Thrones' Lord Frey, David, finds something that resonates with one of the characters he has played. Their final destination is a Cotswold auction in Winchcombe, but along the way Nigel goes in search of buried treasure and David visits a maltings for a little beer-tasting session. Expect celebrity autographs, ABBA singalongs and a parrot.
Comics Al Murray and Paul Chowdhry hunt for antiques that will make a profit at auction. Helping them are experts James Braxton and Natasha Raskin Sharp. A classic Rolls Royce and an Aston Martin take the two comics west of London. While Al picks up some antiques with a distinct military flavour, Paul discovers he is a 'hustler' when haggling for collectibles and curios. One detour sees Al scale a wall eight feet high and scramble under barbed wire in order to learn about the history of officers attending the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Paul also takes a break from antiquing to hear how one man's take on jiu-jitsu helped to save Sherlock Holmes from Professor Moriarty. Who will take the crown for most profits at the auction in Buckinghamshire?
Pop star Ian 'H' Watkins and entertainer Claire Sweeney scour the Welsh border for antiques. Friends turn rivals as they hunt for bargains with help from experts James Braxton and David Harper. While H and James gamble a vast sum of their cash on two large items, Claire and David opt for toys and Victorian belt buckles. Claire detours from the antique shops to visit a spa that once enchanted both Darwin and Dickens. While H travels deep underground to find some rare paint that some believe was used by Michelangelo on the ceiling of the Sistene chapel. Will it be a tragedy in Harrogate? Fingers are crossed the auction is not one for sorrow.
Showbiz mates Peter Andre and Joe Pasquale sample the joys of the Kent seaside. And while no one gets an ice cream, Joe is treated to some whelks while Peter rides on the oldest rollercoaster in Britain. Joe persuades expert Catherine Southon to buy a pommel horse emblazoned with the name of its former owner - HMP Broadmoor. Meanwhile, Paul Laidlaw impresses his celebrity sidekick Peter with a pressed poppy from the battlefields of World War One. Joe's expensive set of old boules may spell 'petanque' but it's all Greek to Peter, who channels his sunny nature and inner Zorba and leads the others in a spot of impromptu dancing.
Radio presenters and chums Janey Lee Grace and Tim Smith take a break from Steve Wright's Big Show on BBC Radio 2 to seek treasure amongst the Cotswolds and the Malverns, with excellent expert guidance courtesy of auctioneer James Braxton and dealer David Harper. But long before arriving at the Buckinghamshire auction, Janey's vintage Austin Healey takes her to uncover the story of cross-dressing music hall superstar Vesta Tilley. Meanwhile sport fan Tim in a sporty MG gets to grips with the art of Shin Kicking and the 'Cotswold Olympicks'! Expect outsider art, some strangely coloured crockery and, of course, several factoids.
From The Communards to Holy Communion and a classic car, Rev Richard Coles is in the driving seat for this trip. His Strictly co-pilot is glitterball champion Joe McFadden, an actor who has played roles in Heartbeat, Cranford and Casualty. Joining our celebrities on their romp across Scotland are antiques experts David Harper and Phil Serrell, who offer guidance on a budgie, a barrel of whisky and some very large plates. Before an auction south of the border in Newcastle, Richard and David play football at one of Scotland's most famous clubs, while Joe and Phil end up going round in circles deep underground. But, when both teams buy near identical antiques, it makes for a nail-biting auction.
Stars of stage and screen John Partridge and Anita Harris chum up with antiques experts Margie Cooper and Paul Laidlaw for a rip-roaring Road Trip around Lancashire and Yorkshire. John struggles with how best to invest his £400 but decides to go with his instinct when he spies something theatrical hanging from the roof of an antique shop. Christmas comes early for Anita when she finds a 'surprise' in a cabinet. Once the shopping is done how will they cope with the drama of an auction in Harrogate? And who will take centre stage as winner?
Comedian Russell Kane and presenter AJ Odudu take to the road with antiquers Phil Serrell and Margie Cooper. AJ confesses her favourite period in history is the 1980s, much to the alarm of expert Phil. In spite of this revelation Phil shares the virtues of a 400-year-old piece of furniture - but will AJ be won over by a large brown antique? Margie's knowledge is put to the test as Russell wants to know all about Victorian and Edwardian collectables - but both are amused when Russell finds a toby jug that bears a resemblance to someone close. Russell and Margie stop by Birmingham Concert Hall for an unlikely musical interlude while AJ and Phil find time to visit a Lavender farm and enjoy a tasty scone. Once the shopping in Shropshire is done everyone is hoping for big profits at an auction in Staffordshire.
Anneka Rice's latest challenge is competing against Silent Witness actor Liz Carr in a competition to find the most profitable antique. Experts Phil Serrell and James Braxton are on hand for this unforgettable treasure hunt. On a detour from the antique shops Liz learns how criminal investigations were brought into the modern age - solving a murder mystery. Meanwhile Phil takes Anneka off the antiques trail and to a local farm - much to the bewilderment of the farmer. Their final destination is an auction in Greenwich. What will the bidders want - the barbers' bowl or the coaching trunk?
Benidorm buddies Sherrie Hewson and Tony Maudsley have left sun-soaked Spain to seek fortune in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. Providing expert guidance on the trip are dealer Roo Irvine and auctioneer Tim Medhurst. They will finish at auction in North Hykeham, but first music lover Tony has the chance to join a merry band of toy soldiers in Melton Mowbray. Meanwhile, food lover Sherrie visits a knowledgeable baker to learn about one of the country's oldest biscuits - Grantham gingerbreads. It is an all-singing romp through the Midlands, with plenty of laughs and some very bold buys along the way.
Stars of BBC Sunday teatime treat Countryfile Charlotte Smith and Tom Heap swap agriculture for antiques as they treasure-seek in Hampshire and Buckinghamshire, ably assisted by auctioneers James Braxton and Phil Serrell. Their final destination is Winchester and auction, but first Tom turns woodworker as he learns the ancient craft of 'bodging' deep in the Chiltern hills. For Charlotte it is off to see some ducks in Bucks as she meets the famous Aylesbury duck, common to the area for 300 years and the inspiration behind Jemima Puddle-Duck. With £400 each and a lot of decisions to make along the way, will it be shepherd's delight or blood, sweat and steers for this farming fanatical pair?
Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer Rebecca Adlington is joined by TV presenter Helen Skelton, with sage guidance provided by dealer Roo Irvine and auctioneer and coin expert Tim Medhurst. Our celebrities and experts scour the north west in a bright blue Frog Eyed Sprite and a classy Mark 2 Jag. But long before arriving at a Bolton auction they discover the salty secret of Cheshire cheese and hear the story of how, thanks to a Hawaiian duke, swimming was changed forever. Includes adventure, several antiques (some practical) and very famous hair.
Children's TV presenters and best buddies Sam Nixon and Mark Rhodes go head to head on the antiques trail in Sam's native Yorkshire. The former Pop Idol finalists are accompanied by experts Charles Hanson and Natasha Raskin Sharp. The teams find footy, fruit dishes and a lot of fun among their purchases. Charles and Mark discover one of their items is not all it seems and Sam and Natasha find a clock with dual nationality. They also discover how growing our own veg helped win World War II and that the roots of rock and roll came from the sea shanty. It all climaxes in a nail-biting auction in Darlington, County Durham.
Bananarama's Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward are on tour with veteran road trippers Charles Hanson and David Harper in the south east of England. No singing, mind you - it's an antiques treasure hunt at Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire. Before an auction in the Leicester, Keren goes back in time to extol the dance routines of the Georgian period, Charles proves he's no shy boy with his moves. Sara diverts from the antique shops with David to learn how Black Beauty inspired a Victorian horse sanctuary that's still operating today. Also, expect love in the first degree for a pug, a lion and a dachshund.
Showbiz pals Nadia Sawalha and Kaye Adams go antique hunting with Tim Medhurst and Anita Manning in Scotland. Nadia picks up quite the menagerie of antique animals including three monkeys and a reindeer, while Kaye gambles a large chunk of her £400 on an art deco bracelet. Will Kaye's prudent purchases secure the biggest profits or will Nadia's tough bargaining skills see her triumph? An unsavoury incident at the auction and an accusation of foul play means it's a tense finale.
The stars in vintage cars are actors Sue Johnston and Lisa Riley. They are hitting the north west of England in a whirlwind of hilarity and haggling with expert antiquers Catherine Southon and David Harper. Sue doles out more than half her £400 budget in her very first shop, while Lisa adopts a more conservative approach. An eclectic mix of collectables attract our celebrities but will they appeal to the bidders at auction? The celebrities are distracted from antique shopping to witness a police dog take down a man, and visit a crypt deep beneath the streets of Liverpool. Will it be Sue or Lisa with the best performance at the auction in Stratford upon Avon?
Crimewatch's Rav Wilding is guilty of never having been in an antiques shop! That is all going to change as he joins pal and Homes Under The Hammer presenter Martel Maxwell on a Road Trip through Cheshire scouring the vintage emporia for treasure. Martel and James Braxton buy a radioactive vase hoping for a nuclear reaction at auction while Rav and Roo Irvine are roundly mocked by their rivals for pinning their hopes on a rusty old British Rail fire bucket. Former soldier Rav also fancies some militaria - but does he let his heart rule his head? Rav is right on target when he investigates a former secret weapon. While Martel reveals a fine ability to hold a tune and indulges her musical side with the purchase of a grand piano. Who will be shown to have played to their strengths at auction in Bolton?
TV presenter Michelle Ackerley and astrologer Russell Grant chum up with experts Roo Irvine and Phil Serrell for an antiques jolly on the hottest days of the summer. The two teams traverse the Home Counties in search of antiques to sell at auction. Flamboyant Russell is drawn to all things sparkly and at the modern end of the market. Is Roo fighting a losing battle to steer him towards antiques? Phil struggles to convince Michelle to buy classic pieces of furniture. Will everything come up smelling of roses at auction for Michelle? Or do the stars foretell a win for Russell?
Two titans from the world of tennis, Judy Murray and Greg Rusedski, swap the tennis court for Caledonia on a hunt for antiques alongside experts Angus Ashworth and Raj Bisram. It is ‘advantage Murray’ as locals appear more willing to offer Judy a discount than her rival. Greg discovers an old tennis racquet but would it service up a profit at auction? And, are they really Andy Murray’s old clogs? Greg and Raj detour from the shops to visit a group of people who live in the woods while ex-Strictly contestant Judy takes Angus for a spin on the dance floor with a troupe of Scottish country dancers. Both of our celebrity sportspeople are competitive – but when it comes to the auction showdown in Hamilton who will take the glory of game, set and match?
Celebrities Craig Charles and Robert Llewellyn are teaming up with antique experts Izzie Balmer and Tim Medhurst. Swapping Red Dwarf for a little red Ferrari, this is a road trip around the West Midlands searching for relics of a bygone age they can snap up and sell on at auction for a profit. Robert is smitten with a 200-year-old love letter, while Craig splurges on a multitude of quirky curios. Our intrepid antique lovers also explore local history. Craig visits Hatton Locks to learn how the canal network turned Britain into an economic powerhouse. Robert meets a museum curator to hear how the West Midlands became a global driving force in motor manufacturing. But who will be the top money maker when their antiques go under the gavel in south Staffordshire?
Actors Dan Brocklebank and Hayley Tamaddon are on the search for antiques in East Anglia. It is the battle of the soap stars – but will the Coronation Street or Emmerdale star come out on top? Guiding them on their way are antique experts Raj Bisram and Angus Ashworth. One unusual find is Hayley’s 18th-century crib, while Dan goes unorthodox and plumps for an old funeral director’s sign. All roads lead to an auction in North Yorkshire. On a break from shopping, Hayley and Raj take a trip to the seaside for an ice cream and an educational trip to Great Yarmouth’s Pleasure Beach. Dan and Angus, meanwhile, hear how a one person’s passion for pooches has inspired countless others to rehome unwanted dogs.
Old friends and boy band legends Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy are on the hunt for antiques in the dales of Derbyshire. It is a Westlife versus Boyzone battle, as Keith teams up with expert Roo Irvine and Brian gets up close and personal with Margie Cooper. Keith plies the Irish charm to secure a discount on a George III silver fruit spoon. Brian uncovers some Victorian opera glasses that gets his expert quite excited. Between the shopping, Brian and Margie get a brief history of time at a traditional clockmakers. But Keith needs to call in a mountain rescue team’s search dog to find a missing Roo. It all finishes off at auction in Sheffield – who will be on song and make the biggest profit?
Two of TV's favourite doctors, Dr Ranj Singh and Dr Zoe Williams, are paired with experts Steph Connell and Tim Medhurst. Both are hoping to catch the antiques bug as they search for curios and collectables in Lancashire and Greater Manchester, all in the hope of making a profit at auction in North Yorkshire. In a distraction from the shops, Ranj fulfils his dream of dancing in Blackpool with an audition to join the Tiller Girls. Zoe, though, ditches her classic car to let the train take the strain. However, she is the one who ends up shovelling coal to keep the loco running. Heart rates and blood pressure rise at the Harrogate auction – which doctor will take this Road Trip title?
Actor Neil Morrissey takes to the B roads of Cheshire and Staffordshire with his good pal, TV presenter JJ Chalmers. They are accompanied by antiques experts Izzie Balmer and Charles Hanson – all on their best behaviour. JJ detours from the shops to dress as a crow and join a troupe of dancing villagers, much to the annoyance of an irate farmer who takes aim with a shotgun. Meanwhile, after a potter around the Potteries, Neil has a go at some quite elaborate ceramic decoration in a style that made one local lad very famous. Neil seems to know a bit about the antiques world, but former Royal Marine Commando JJ says he'd rather be back in a war zone than have to haggle. Who will emerge victorious from the unarmed combat of the Staffordshire auction?
Poet Dr John Cooper Clarke and his chum comic and TV panellist Phill Jupitus seek treasure in East Anglia, with excellent expert guidance courtesy of auctioneer James Braxton and dealer Stephanie Connell. But never mind the bargains, there is also a look at the Norwich School of 19th-century artists and an opportunity for Phill to have a watercolour lesson on the Norfolk Broads. Meanwhile, John gets to the bottom of just why in some parts of Suffolk and Norfolk a little dancing doll might earn you a free pint of beer. Also featuring a chauffeur-driven Vanden Plas Princess, a 1970s Pontiac Trans Am and one almighty profit!
Singing sensation Emeli Sandé MBE and her collaborator and chum, the artist known as Naughty Boy, take time off from making hit records to get behind the wheel of a classic car and seek out antiques, with excellent expert guidance courtesy of auctioneers Catherine Southon and Charlie Ross. Our celebrities, in an old blue Mercedes and a classic red Mini, also discover the story of the Scottish connection at Kew Gardens and pull out all the stops on a mighty Wurlitzer cinema organ. It is Team Emeli versus Team Naughty. But who will be victorious at the auction in Bourne End?
Reality stars Wes Nelson and Georgia Steel may have found friendship on Love Island, but can they find antiques in Yorkshire? They couple up with glamorous experts Izzie Balmer and Phil Serrell, and all are hoping it will be swimsuit weather for the auction in North Shields. On a break from antique-hunting, Wes takes Izzie on a trip to Scarborough Spa to hear about the resort’s remarkable history. Phil, meanwhile, takes Georgia on an Antiques Boat Trip on a very old vessel, complete with tales of how Bridlington’s fisherman made a living, though Georgia is less than impressed at the thought of spending a night at sea. Cupid strikes when Georgia finds a shot glass, and Wes gets excited over a very, very large screwdriver. But will Georgia’s impressive haggling skills beat Wes’s tactic of following his head not his heart?
TV’s 'Loose Women' Andrea McLean and Penny Lancaster take time off from their panellist duties to get behind the wheel of a classic car and head out into the county of Essex, in search of fun and profit. With excellent antiques expert guidance, courtesy of auctioneer Tim Medhust and dealer David Harper, they are sure to be in for an entertaining ride. On their travels, Andrea discovers the World War II story of the Cockleshell Heroes and Penny gets some hands-on restraint training from Essex Police. Penny is a keen antiques collector and finds time to pick up a gift for husband Rod Stewart, while Andrea is a bit of a newbie and takes her advice from Tim. Who will be sailing at the auction in Norfolk?
Emmerdale and Holby City actress Gemma Oaten and actress, broadcaster and disability rights campaigner Samantha Renke are on the hunt for antiques in Lancashire, accompanied by experts Philip Serrell and James Braxton. Gemma and Philip take a break from shopping to learn how Blackpool’s tram network was shaped by one man’s vision and how his work continues today. Samantha and James get the lowdown on where Lancaster’s Grand Theatre fits into the fascinating history of British clowning. One team leaves a taxi driver in disbelief and without a ride when they drive off with his black cab, and a donkey called James makes a big surprise at the auction. But when the gavel goes down, which of these glamorous gals will emerge victorious at the Kendal auction?
Friendly rivalry is cranked up as two stars of the small screen, actors Will Mellor and Nick Pickard, banter and browse through England’s north west, before heading for auction in the London borough of Greenwich. Friends since 1995 and the first episodes of soap Hollyoaks, neither is content with second place on this treasure hunt with antiques experts Paul Laidlaw and Steph Connell. Nick makes a pit stop to explore the uniquely soapy history of the Merseyside village of Port Sunlight. Meanwhile, Will learns about the north west’s proud contribution to the history of glass-making. But will it be a pocket watch or an old money box that makes the biggest profit?
Holby City stars Rosie Marcel and Bob Barrett - aka Jak Naylor and Sacha Levy - swap scalpels and scrubs for curios and collectibles in a very competitive Road Trip. They scour the Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire flatlands for antique bargains to sell at auction in St Ives, near Huntingdon. Rosie pairs with expert David Harper, and Bob with auctioneer Louise Gostelow. Bob’s Road Trip is thrown into crisis when a flooded river blocks his way to the antique shops. However, on a circuitous detour he fulfils a 50-year wish to get his hands dirty learning about landscape gardening at a location close to his heart. Meanwhile, Rosie swaps her classic car for another vehicle once driven by royalty, as she explores the historic collection of planes and sports cars left by a man passionate about speed. Best friends at the start of their Road Trip, but will it be Rosie or Bob with the bragging rights at the end?
Comedy queen Shappi Khorsandi and Blue Peter royalty Konnie Huq are on the road in a sun strewn Sussex with dashing duo Charles Hanson and Tim Medhurst. Charles is determined to impress Shappi but will a fishy buy make them flounder at the north London auction? Meanwhile, Konnie is put through her paces with some tough haggling for an arts and crafts oak armchair. Shappi and Charles visit the resplendent Royal Pavilion in Brighton to hear why it once served an important role as a hospital. Konnie and Tim visit nearby Hove to find out about the origins of the world’s second most popular sport but Tim comes a cropper when bowled a googly.
Actresses, models and friends Helen Flanagan and Jorgie Porter pair with experts Phil Serrell and James Braxton. It is a treasure-seeking challenge to make the most cash from buying and selling antiques. As they scour some of Scotland’s finest antique shops, they uncover an interesting tea caddy and an unusual ship’s compass. Fingers are crossed for profits at auction in Stirlingshire. However, Helen struggles to haggle, preferring to offer ‘more’ than the ticket price, much to the exasperation of partner Phil. Jorgie takes a detour to hit an ace at on very historic tennis court, while Helen takes a break from the shops to learn about tartan, kilts and to help Phil find his missing underwear. Lordy! At the all-important auction, which bird will fly the highest - Jorgie’s pottery flamingo or Helen’s porcelain pigeon?
Velvet-voiced journalist and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup is joined by her friend, the fashion and interior designer Pearl Lowe, in their adopted county of Somerset. Both are paired with personal shoppers offering sage guidance, dealer Raj Bisram and auctioneer James Braxton. But who will haggle the hardest when it comes to making a deal? Our celebrities and experts rummage through the antiques shops and uncover Norwegian jewellery, African sculpture and some traditional English furniture. A rather circuitous route means long before arriving at a London auction in Southgate, they discover the story of one of Britain’s very first animal rights campaigners and learn about the quirky folk revival of the Minehead Hobbyhorse.
Countryfile presenters Adam Henson and Steve Brown team up with antique experts David Harper and Roo Irvine for a road trip around the rolling Cotswold Hills, searching for antiques they can snap up and sell on at auction for a profit. Adam takes a gamble on an unusual and rare collectable, while Steve finds an ancient Chinese antique that gets everyone talking. Our celebrity Trippers also explore the area’s history, with Adam discovering the vital work a charity played saving horses during the Great War, while Steve takes a trip down a canal to learn how a little boat save hundreds of lives at Dunkirk. Which Countryfile presenter will take the rosette when their antique buys go under the gavel in Bristol?
Close pals Stanley Johnson and Georgia ‘Toff’ Toffolo compete to find profit making antiques in Cumbria. Guiding them are top auctioneers Paul Laidlaw and Izzie Balmer. Toff disregards expert Izzie’s advice to not buy a ‘daintee laydee’ teapot but seeks her counsel when it comes to gamble purchase of a very unusual piece of jewellery. Stanley, meanwhile, is ruled by his head when one antique stirs some emotions from his youth – will he come to regret a buy based on nostalgia? Toff takes time out from shopping to learn about the importance boats have played in the Lake District and Stanley finds time to hear about the conversation work of artist John Ruskin. Both teams take a risk on one big-ticket item – but who will make the biggest profit at auction in South Yorkshire?
Comedy legend Bobby Davro and songstress Sheila Ferguson of The Three Degrees are on a rollicking road trip around Kent. Accompanied by experts James Braxton and Catherine Southon, what profitable antiques might they find? There is time to break from the antiques shopping, and Bobby, a huge supporter of the armed forces, hears the little-known history of the Royal Engineers. Sheila, meanwhile, discovers how black culture and music arrived, and thrived, in the Garden of England. Catherine struggles to keep Bobby’s focus - can the wisecrack wizard stop cracking jokes long enough to bag some bargains? It doesn’t take long for James to realise his celebrity is as good at haggling as she is at holding a tune. Shopping done, our trippers head for the auction in Christchurch, Dorset.
On this trip, comedian and TV presenter Jamali Maddix takes on his pal, writer and stand-up comic Bobby Mair. Shopping and joshing through bucolic West Yorkshire, they eventually head south for an auction in Bourne End, Buckinghamshire. On hand to help them are antiques experts Natasha Raskin-Sharp and Angus Ashworth. Between browsing for bargains and battling for the best punchline, Angus and Bobby explore the fascinating history of the printed page around the city of Leeds, while Jamali and Natasha explore how the strange evolution of the optical toy led to the profusion of games and media we all experience today. In spite of expert advice, one funny man thinks a porcelain parrot will be profitable, while the other invests in a toy robot.
Actors Robert Daws and Mark Curry compete to be the award-winning antiquer of stage and screen. Robert, star of Poldark and The Royal, thinks his experience of costume dramas will give him an upper hand over former Blue Peter presenter and West End star Mark. Expert advice is supplied by Roo Irvine and Izzy Balmer.
The friendship of reality TV stars Chris Hughes and Jake Quickenden is put under strain as they compete to make money from buying and selling antiques. Will their charm and looks make up for their lack of subject knowledge? Luckily for them, on hand to help are auctioneer Izzie Balmer and antiques dealer Irita Marriott.
Gold medal-winning hurdler Sally Gunnell shares a Rolls Royce with former speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow. With Izzy Balmer and Raj Bisram, can they maintain order?