All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Episode 1

    • May 22, 2023
    • Channel 5

    This week, Paul Martin is in the West Midlands, where he takes on local auctioneering expert Rachel Holland.

  • S01E02 Episode 2

    • May 23, 2023
    • Channel 5

    Paul Martin's in The Black Country and he's taking on one of the West Midlands most prolific antique experts: Rachel Holland.

  • S01E03 Episode 3

    • May 24, 2023
    • Channel 5

    It's the third Auction Showdown of the week, as Paul Martin goes head-to-head with all-round antiques ace, Rachel Holland, in a midweek duel in Stourbridge.

  • S01E04 Episode 4

    • May 25, 2023
    • Channel 5

    Collector, dealer and auctioneer Paul Martin has been in the antiques business for 25 years.

  • S01E05 Episode 5

    • May 26, 2023
    • Channel 5

    All this week Paul Martin has been searching for treasures in the West Midlands, in the historic industrial heartland of the Black Country.

  • S01E06 Episode 6

    • May 29, 2023
    • Channel 5

    This week, Paul Martin's in and around Lancashire as he takes on one of the North West's most prolific antique experts; Paul Hayes.

  • S01E07 Episode 7

    • May 30, 2023
    • Channel 5

    In the North West, Paul Martin and antique expert Paul Hayes try to level the scores. The public bring their own antiques for valuation, where the surprise arrival of a pair of garden clowns gives both Pauls food for thought.

  • S01E08 Episode 8

    • May 31, 2023
    • Channel 5

    This week, Paul takes on Lancashire's antique expert Paul Hayes.

  • S01E09 Episode 9

    • June 1, 2023
    • Channel 5

    This week, Paul Martin takes on Lancashire lad Paul Hayes. Locals offer up their own collectibles for valuation.

  • S01E10 Episode 10

    • June 2, 2023
    • Channel 5

    In the final visit of the week to the North West, Paul Martin goes head-to-head with Paul Hayes in the deciding battle for the unofficial title: King of the Antiques North.

  • S01E11 Episode 11

    • June 5, 2023
    • Channel 5

    This week, Paul Martin's in Glasgow, taking on his youngest opponent yet, rising star James Spiridion.

  • S01E12 Episode 12

    • June 6, 2023
    • Channel 5

    In Glasgow, Paul takes on James Spiridion. Does Paul have what it takes to keep up with someone half his age?

  • S01E13 Episode 13

    • June 7, 2023
    • Channel 5

    It's midweek in Glasgow and Paul Martin's up against antiques whizz-kid James Spiridion.

  • S01E14 Episode 14

    • June 8, 2023
    • Channel 5

    Locals bring their own antiques for valuation as rivals Paul and James Spiridion compete for a pocket barometer, Royal Copenhagen tableware and a wooden chess set carved by a WWII POW.

  • S01E15 Episode 15

    • June 9, 2023
    • Channel 5

    Paul Martin is in Scotland and his challenger is Glasgow-based James Spiridion. Will James's local knowledge give him the edge?

  • S01E16 Episode 16

    • June 12, 2023
    • Channel 5

    It's a brand new week and Paul Martin's in Oxfordshire to take on the straight-talking Tom Keane for this week's Auction Showdown.

  • S01E17 Episode 17

    • June 13, 2023
    • Channel 5

    Paul and Tom go head-to-head for a mystery jackpot prize that could hugely increase their profits at auction. Which of them will win the walnut vitrine or the art deco-styled lamp?

  • S01E18 Episode 18

    • June 14, 2023
    • Channel 5

    Locals bring their collectibles for valuation, but only the best items will go under the hammer. Will either auctioneer be tempted by a teak tree carving, or a pair of Victorian jelly moulds?

  • S01E19 Episode 19

    • June 15, 2023
    • Channel 5

    On valuation day, our auctioneer rivals compete for an English silver tea set, a cast iron planter and a 17th-century barrel. But which items will bring in the bidders in the saleroom?

  • S01E20 Episode 20

    • June 16, 2023
    • Channel 5

    It's all to play for in the final auction in Oxfordshire, as Paul takes on local antiques legend Tom Keane, a former boxer with a tough competitive streak. Who will take the crown as the winner?

  • S01E21 Episode 21

    • April 22, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Paul Martin takes on one of Derbyshire's leading antique experts, Isabel Murtough. In the first challenge, locals bring their collectibles to a valuation day at Deda Derby Dance studio.

  • S01E22 Episode 22

    • April 23, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Paul and 'opponent' Isabel Murtough set up a valuation hub and compete for a game pie dish, a rocking horse and an enamelled brooch among other items.

  • S01E23 Episode 23

    • April 24, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Among today's challenges, Paul Martin and Isabel Murtough have just half an hour to race around the Derwentside Antique Store to find hidden treasures they can flip at auction.

  • S01E24 Episode 24

    • April 25, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Will Paul Martin or Isabel Murtough be tempted by a collection of mining memorabilia, a church organ or some vintage beer?

  • S01E25 Episode 25

    • April 26, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Auctions are always a surprise, so who will triumph in today's auction showdown in Derbyshire? Will a collection of vintage toys tempt bidders Paul Martin and Isabel Murtough?

  • S01E26 Episode 26

    • May 13, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Paul Martin's in Oxfordshire this week, taking on straight-talking Tom Keane. Will the auctioneers Accept or Reject a 19th century perfume bottle, or a wax bust of Napoleon Bonaparte?

  • S01E27 Episode 27

    • May 13, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Paul and Tom Keane go head-to-head for a mystery jackpot prize that could hugely increase their profits at auction. Which of them will win the walnut vitrine or the art deco-styled lamp?

  • S01E28 Episode 28

    • May 14, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Locals bring their collectibles for valuation, but only the best items will go under the hammer. Will either auctioneer be tempted by a teak carving, or a pair of Victorian jelly moulds?

  • S01E29 Episode 29

    • May 14, 2024
    • Channel 5

    On valuation day, our auctioneer rivals compete for an English silver tea set, a cast iron planter and a 17th century barrel. But which items will bring in the bidders in the saleroom?

  • S01E30 Episode 30

    • May 15, 2024
    • Channel 5

    It's the final auction in Oxfordshire, as Paul takes on local antiques legend Tom Keane, a former boxer with a tough competitive streak. Who will take the crown as the winner?

  • S01E31 Episode 31

    • May 15, 2024
    • Channel 5

    In Berkshire, Paul goes head-to-head with local expert Jessica Forrester. Will either auctioneer be wowed by a collection of police badges, a pewter model car or a sapphire bracelet?

  • S01E32 Episode 32

    • May 16, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Will either Paul or Jessica be tempted by a statue of Hermes, a vintage pallet truck, or a fishing display case? And whose choices will be proved wisest in the final auction?

  • S01E33 Episode 33

    • May 16, 2024
    • Channel 5

    The auctioneers choose between a bottle of vintage port destined for the bottle bank, a reproduction 17th century fireback, and a collection of silver spoons. Plus the big money star lot.

  • S01E34 Episode 34

    • May 17, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Paul and Jessica choose between a 60s Super 8 camera, a porcelain doll collection, some beautiful books about Windsor Castle's architecture and a model of the iconic Concorde.

  • S01E35 Episode 35

    • May 17, 2024
    • Channel 5

    In Berkshire, the experts choose between an African birthing chair, an 18th century peg doll and a set of Cecil Aldin prints - but who will triumph?

  • S01E36 Episode 36

    • May 20, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Paul takes on antiques heavyweight David Elstob in his own backyard of North Yorkshire. The stately surroundings of Newby Hall is the valuation hub for David and Paul's first challenge.

  • S01E37 Episode 37

    • May 20, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Among today's challenges, in Harrogate Paul and David Elstob try to find something they can flip for profit at auction. With so little time, and a limited budget, will they find any hidden treasures?

  • S01E38 Episode 38

    • May 21, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Paul and David Elstob must pick up a bonus big ticket item that could change everything. But what will the bidders prefer: a pair of Victorian torcheres or 19th-century Windsor chairs?

  • S01E39 Episode 39

    • May 21, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Paul and David Elstob race against the clock at the Antiques Centre in York, searching for hidden treasures that could make them a profit in the sale room.

  • S01E40 Episode 40

    • May 22, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Paul Martin and David Elstob have the chance to bag a big money star lot that could transform their fortunes. Who will come out on top in the deciding auction of the week to win the North Yorkshire crown?

  • S01E41 Episode 41

    • May 22, 2024
    • Channel 5

    In and around Edinburgh, Paul Martin takes on auctioneer and antiques expert James Spiridion. Will either be tempted with a signed Evel Knievel toy set, a locally crafted violin, or an exotic West African harp?

  • S01E42 Episode 42

    • May 23, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Will Paul Martin or auctioneer James Spiridion be tempted by an Edwardian biscuit barrel, a pair of World War I binoculars, or an extensive Pokemon card collection?

  • S01E43 Episode 43

    • May 23, 2024
    • Channel 5

    n and around Edinburgh, will Paul or James Spiridion be tempted by a vintage spy camera, an antique microscope, or a collapsing Victorian highchair?

  • S01E44 Episode 44

    • May 24, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Will Paul or James Spiridion be tempted by an art deco vanity unit, a 1970s space toy, or a piece of classic Scottish pottery? Plus, they race around Courtyard Antiques, Edinburgh in search of hidden treasures.

  • S01E45 Episode 45

    • May 24, 2024
    • Channel 5

    In the third and final challenge of the week, Paul and James Spiridion compete to win a mystery lot in the Jackpot Duel round. Who will get their hands on a one arm bandit or a sailor's wool work?

  • S01E46 Episode 46

    • May 27, 2024
    • Channel 5

    This week, Paul Martin is in Liverpool, where he takes on local auctioneer Paul Hayes. The Pauls choose between items including Victorian chimney pots and an early printing press.

  • S01E47 Episode 47

    • May 27, 2024
    • Channel 5

    n Liverpool, will either auctioneer be tempted by a Georgian side server, some antique medical apparatus, or a Sunday school book with a Beatles connection?

  • S01E48 Episode 48

    • May 28, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Experts Paul Martin and Paul Hayes choose antique lots including a humpty dumpty tea pot, football memorabilia and a stained glass window. Who will triumph in the auction room?

  • S01E49 Episode 49

    • May 28, 2024
    • Channel 5

    n Liverpool, will the experts be tempted by an omega watch, antique golf clubs, or two ornate Chinese vases - and whose expertise will win out in the salesroom?

  • S01E50 Episode 50

    • May 29, 2024
    • Channel 5

    In the final head-to-head of the week in Liverpool. which expert will claim victory? Items in the fray include a Polynesian throwing club and an antique fire extinguisher

  • S01E51 Episode 51

    • May 29, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Paul Martin is in and around Sheffield as he takes on auctioneer and antiques expert Jessica Forrester. Items include an Edwardian writing desk and a vintage typewriter

  • S01E52 Episode 52

    • May 30, 2024
    • Channel 5

    In Sheffield, Paul and Jessica are tempted by a masonic pendant, a 1930s engagement ring and a davenport desk

  • S01E53 Episode 53

    • May 30, 2024
    • Channel 5

    The rivals have a chance to bag a high value lot which could transform their fortunes, they must choose between Victorian and mid-century furniture

  • S01E54 Episode 54

    • May 31, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Paul and Jessica choose between a mid-century steel desk, a vintage rowing machine and a collection of NASA memorabilia in their penultimate contest

  • S01E55 Episode 55

    • May 31, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Lots in the final head-to-head of the week include a pocket watch camera, a unique Portuguese spittoon and a 1959 Martin guitar

  • S01E56 Episode 56

    • June 3, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Paul is in Alnwick to takes on seasoned auctioneer Andy Mayall. In the first challenge, will either be tempted by a vintage butter churner, some film props or a bronze bell?

  • S01E57 Episode 57

    • June 3, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Paul and Andy Mayall compete to get their hands on a 19th-century French wall clock and a G Plan Librenza room divider

  • S01E58 Episode 58

    • June 4, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Will Paul or Andy Mayall be tempted by a first edition Harry Potter book, a vintage fire hose and a collection of He-Man toys? Plus, a battle over two ornate dining themed items

  • S01E59 Episode 59

    • June 4, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Paul and Andy Mayall go against the clock as they race around Hedgeley Antique Centre in search of hidden treasures to make them a profit in the saleroom

  • S01E60 Episode 60

    • June 5, 2024
    • Channel 5

    In the final challenge Paul and Andy Mayall choose between a set of vintage vending machines and a pair of early 20th-century advertising signs. Plus, big surprises in the saleroom

  • S01E61 Episode 61

    • June 5, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Paul goes head to head with Gemima Brettell. Will either be tempted by a Tiffany cuff bracelet, a Newell lamp, a seven-piece Sheraton suite or a 19th-century Bellows camera?

  • S01E62 Episode 62

    • June 6, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Buyers Paul and Gemima Brettell are tempted by an extensive German stamp collection, a Victorian style garden cloche or a golden Intaglio seal

  • S01E63 Episode 63

    • June 6, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Buyers Paul and Gemima Brettell are lured by a penny farthing, a religious tapestry and a set of Victorian copper measuring jugs

  • S01E64 Episode 64

    • June 7, 2024
    • Channel 5

    On the penultimate day, Paul and Gemima Brettell race against the clock at Sleddall Hall Antique Centre, Kendal, Cumbria, in search of hidden treasures to make them a profit in the saleroom

  • S01E65 Episode 65

    • June 7, 2024
    • Channel 5

    On the final day, rivals Paul and Gemima Brettell could transform their fortunes in a choice between an early 19th-century marble table and an 18th-century marquetry games table

  • S01E66 Episode 66

    • June 10, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Paul Martin is in and around Lancaster battling against auctioneer and art expert Yexue Li. Will either be tempted by an art nouveau fireplace, some cinema chairs and two Japanese vases?

  • S01E67 67

    • June 10, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Options for Paul and his competitor Yexue Li include an original Victorian Theatre poster, an early 20th century clockwork mouse toy, or a hand-crafted dolls house.

  • S01E68 Episode 68

    • June 11, 2024
    • Channel 5

    In Cambridgeshire, Paul and Yexue Li must choose between a trio of salvaged chimney pots, a tin toy horse, a rattan chair or some crystal wine glasses

  • S01E69 Episode 69

    • June 11, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Paul and Yexue find themselves against the clock as they race around the Risby Barn Antiques Centre in search of hidden treasures that could make them a profit in the saleroom

  • S01E70 Episode 70

    • June 12, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Who will be champion of the gavel today as Paul and Yexue Li look for the most profitable items, including a toy car and a surfboard made by a famous car manufacturer?

  • S01E71 Episode 71

    • June 12, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Paul is on the South coast as he takes on veteran auctioneer David Elstob. David's raring to go, and ready to do battle on the rostrum

  • S01E72 Episode 72

    • June 13, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Paul and rival bidder David Elstob are tempted by a Rolls Royce decanter, some art nouveau stained glass and a one-armed bandit machine

  • S01E73 Episode 73

    • June 13, 2024
    • Channel 5

    On the south coast, items under consideration by Paul and challenger David Elstob include a chopper bike, space memorabilia and an art deco brooch

  • S01E74 Episode 74

    • June 14, 2024
    • Channel 5

    A pair of slate mantel clocks, a Victorian cigar box, a pair of diamond earrings or an extensive collection of football medals number among the latest temptations

  • S01E75 Episode 75

    • June 14, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Paul's final battle with David Elstob includes lots such as a silver porringer, an episcope with musical-themed slides, and a 1930s signed cricket bat. Who will win the week?

  • S01E76 Episode 76

    • June 17, 2024
    • Channel 5

    In and around Cardiff, Paul takes on ex-boxer turned auctioneer Tom Keane. Will either be tempted by a rocking chair, a Napolean-era French clock, or a vintage Woolworths sign?

  • S01E77 Episode 77

    • June 17, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Paul and Tom Keane have the chance to bag a star lot that could transform their fortunes, in a choice between Victorian pottery and stained glass. Which will appeal to our experts?

  • S01E78 Episode 78

    • June 18, 2024
    • Channel 5

    In and around Cardiff, which items will Paul and Tom Keane select to sell under the gavel? Nautical lights? Toy cars? Or a boxing glove?

  • S01E79 Episode 79

    • June 18, 2024
    • Channel 5

    On the penultimate day, will Paul or Tom Keane be tempted by a pair of silver purses, furniture from a French castle, a set of powder flasks or Welsh rugby memorabilia?

  • S01E80 Episode 80

    • June 19, 2024
    • Channel 5

    Paul and Tom Keane have the chance to bag a star lot, with a choice between two figurative sculptures: one bronze, one wood. Which will appeal to the experts?