Antiques Road Trip
Hit the road in a gorgeous classic car for a tour through Great Britain with two antiques experts as they search the local stores for treasures, competing with each other to see who can make the most at auction.
Anita Manning and Raj Bisram, Day 1
Anita Manning and Raj Bisram take a 1973 Triumph Spitfire around East Anglia. Anita uncovers the little-known story about anti-slavery campaigner Thomas Clarkson, and Raj hears about an agricultural pioneer at the stunning Holkham Hall.
Anita Manning and Raj Bisram, Day 2
Behind the wheel of a Triumph Spitfire, Anita Manning and Raj Bisram shop in Norfolk. Anita learns about a forgotten global dancing phenomenon, while Raj heads to Blicking Hall to find out about its controversial former owner.
Anita Manning and Raj Bisram, Day 3
Anita Manning and Raj Bisram travel through Suffolk, Kent, and Surrey. Anita visits a former silk mill with an incredible royal connection. Raj hears about the birth of interior design and the pioneering artist behind it -- William Morris.
Anita Manning and Raj Bisram, Day 4
The gorgeous Kent towns of Deal, Sandwich, and Faversham host Anita Manning and Raj Bisram for some antique shopping. Raj has soared ahead with huge profits, but Anita finds an Eastern deity figure she hopes will attract big bids.
Anita Manning and Raj Bisram, Day 5
Anita Manning's big win at the last auction is proving a sticky wicket for Raj Bisram, who's keen to avoid the wooden spoon. Raj learns about WWII's Operation Dynamo. Anita uncovers the story behind the bloody murder of Thomas Becket.
Philip Serrell and Catherine Southon, Day 1
Philip Serrell and Catherine Southon set off from the midlands in a 1970 Citroen DS20. Phil spends a lot of cash on a 19th-century butter churn, while Catherine finds two attractive 1940s compacts.
Philip Serrell and Catherine Southon, Day 2
Traveling around in a classic Citroen, Catherine Southon finds a nice croquet set and a rare 1930's novelty biscuit tin, while Phil Serrell learns how flying boats gave us the word 'airport.'
Philip Serrell and Catherine Southon, Day 3
Catherine Southon decides to change her buying strategy, going for more of Philip Serrell's rust-and-woodworm fare. Phil diverts to the beach and asks a local fisherman if he has some antique chandlery to sell!
Philip Serrell and Catherine Southon, Day 4
Catherine Southon heads to Porthcurno to see the incredible cables that stretch from this little village to South America, Australia, and India. Phil Serrell goes for a ride on a replica of the Puffing Devil.
Philip Serrell and Catherine Southon, Day 5
Catherine Southon heads to the Royal Mint and finds out how Sir Isaac Newton revolutionized coins to prevent forgers. Phil Serrell gets a lesson in the culture at the Bristol Old Vic and discovers why it's a miracle the building still stands.
Paul Laidlaw and Claire Rawle, Day 1
Paul Laidlaw and Claire Rawle are in Northumberland. Paul discovers the Morpeth Olympics and Claire learns about the female Indiana Jones, Gertrude Bell. Everything's rosy until Claire mentions she loves militaria -- Paul's specialty!
Paul Laidlaw and Claire Rawle, Day 2
Claire Rawle finds out about the Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade and Paul Laidlaw visits a military observation post in Blyth. And Paul finds some RAF stereoscopic aerial reconnaissance photographs of German U-boats at a great price.
Paul Laidlaw and Claire Rawle, Day 3
Claire Rawle discovers the history of big game fishing in the 1930s, while Paul Laidlaw sets off to rendezvous in a secret WWII bunker. Paul buys a pair of Charles Barlow vases, and Claire picks up an early 20th-century spectacle case.
Paul Laidlaw and Claire Rawle, Day 4
Paul Laidlaw finds a rare 18th-century puzzle jug, and Claire Rawle some Shelley porcelain. Paul discovers how Hull was vital to thousands of Jews fleeing from Tsarist Russia and Claire indulges her passion for all things railway.
Paul Laidlaw and Claire Rawle, Day 5
In the final, Paul Laidlaw hopes a late 17th-century hand-forged halberd head will earn him a huge profit. Claire Rawle buys a Chinese cloisonné vase and an Edwardian inkstand. Will Claire be the comeback kid and crush the mighty Laidlaw?
