It's the nation's favorite antiques experts!

I think I've found something.

Pretty good, yeah.

Behind the wheel of a classic car.

- Oh!

- Stop it!

And a goal to scour Britain for antiques.

- Ooh!

- I think it's brilliant.

The aim - to make the biggest profit at auction.

- (GAVEL) - But it's no mean feat.

You're some man!

There'll be worthy winners and valiant losers.

- (LAUGHS) - No!

Will it be the high road to glory... ..or the slow road to disaster?

- (GEARS CRUNCH) - Oh, no!

This is the Antiques Road Trip!

Oh, yeah.

VOICEOVER (VO): Are we ready for yet another conflab about the Caledonian countryside?

There's your view, mother.

Oh, look at that.

I mean, it is just lovely, isn't it?

- Yes, it is.

- And all these trees and... Oh.

VO: Yes, our tartan appreciation society is in session once again.

That's chairman Angus Ashworth.

And at the wheel, treasurer Steven Moore.

Great place to buy, don't you think?

You can drop little words into the conversation... Mmm.

..and just slightly highlight the way... (SCOTTISH ACCENT) ..you roll your Rs, giving them a hint you're one of them.

Are you one of them?

I've got a Scottish name.

VO: Quite.

He's used that ploy once or twice.

It's in the minutes, filed away in the boot of their Hillman Super Minx called Betty.

I...

I think it suits you, actually.

Do you think?

OK. Yeah, I think you go very well together.

I think you're getting a bit of a relationship now, you and the car.

(BAD GEORDIE ACCENT) Maybe he's a Geordie, eh?

Steven certainly is.

Um, what with Angus being from Yorkshire, they seem to be getting along famously.

ANGUS: I mean, ultimately, you can't go wrong.

Two people from the northeast.

Yes, there's a bond about the north, isn't there?

There is.

Yes.

Even to Scotland!

Mmm.

- Cos it is all the north.

- It is, yeah.

VO: Ever thought they might consider you two a couple of southern softies?

Hah!

Angus is an auctioneer with an in-depth knowledge of all sorts of antiques...

Woo.

..and a fondness for the traditional.

While Steven is potty about pots... How do I look?

Cozy, (GIGGLES) has worn several hats over the years, and it was his canny find of a Mouseman shire horse for just £10 that made him the talk of the last auction.

All out at £550.

(GAVEL) Well done, Steven.

VO: Gold star, I'd say.

How much have you got to spend?

Almost £700.

I hope you bloomin' spend it.

VO: Too blimming right.

Steven started out with £200, and thanks to that winning horse, his piggy has grown to £682.36.

(GAVEL) While Angus, who began with the same sum, he got off to a slow-ish start with just £152.78 in his pocket.

Takes it on the chin, though.

I'm happy with the money I've got.

Just over £150.

It's like treasure hunting.

STEVEN: Ooh, I know.

Without Anneka Rice.

VO: They set out from the Scottish Borders and then rummaged north, taking the high road to the lowlands and the coast.

Today, they'll be mostly out west and then move back to England in their own home turf.

Then it's back up here for that deciding auction in Dundee.

Did Biggles have a chum?

I can't remember.

VO: Yes, he did!

Algy.

Sounds a bit like Angus.

(CHUCKLES) So, our next exciting saleroom finish is in Lancashire, at Clitheroe, but the very first shop today is at Crossford in the Clyde Valley... ..where, having dropped his chum off, Steven has only cows for company.

(COWS MOO) I beg your pardon?

Sometimes it's actually quite good to be in the car on your own.

You can really push the car as far as it goes, which is a whole 45mph.

Woohoo!

VO: Not missing Angus just yet, then.

Ah, here we are.

Very close to the great river, at Clyde Valley Antiques.

Cows in here too, I see.

Not to mention other critters.

But, well, I know what this is.

It's a Mouseman napkin ring.

The good thing about buying this is Angus will be annoyed, I'll be on a Mouseman roll.

It's worth it just for that.

Look how they've curved the tail around, that's always a sign of quality.

It's not as early as the one I bought, he has no front legs.

Earlier ones have front legs, later ones don't.

But this is worth finding how much it is.

VO: I'm sure Allan would be able to help.

- I've seen this... - Uh-huh.

..it's priceless.

Is it free?

Unfortunately not.

The dealer, he's asking 95 on it.

OK, what could it be?

Could be 60.

VO: Much nicer.

Hmm.

How long can I think about it?

If it helps you, I can make it 50.

Oh, you were reading my mind.

(LAUGHS) Yeah, I thought that.

I could just see your expression.

Em, could it be, could it be 45?

I could see your expression, there.

Ooh.

On you go.

That's... OK.

Right, well, well, I will, I will...

I will take it for 45.

VO: Hasty shake, that.

Now, what else can he find?

He's certainly got the cash.

Hmm.

Stereoscope viewers are good, but there doesn't seem to be a price on them.

But what's great about these is they're World War I subjects.

This would have been bringing home the reality of the war to people.

Let's check them out.

Allan, these viewers, are they for sale as well?

Could be.

That one there's 40.

40.

And how much would all the cards be?

I see you've got three for 25.

Well, there's quite a few cards there.

Could they be £100?

Could be, for the whole lot.

For the cards and that viewer.

VO: Crikey.

- Can I try one before I buy?

- You surely can.

OK, perfect.

VO: Allan's in a generous mood.

There we are, Steven.

Oh.

A Zeppelin shot down near Colchester.

VO: The first such device was actually invented before photography.

Well, that definitely works.

Yeah, that works.

Could I have a look at the, the other cards, just to...?

VO: But its use of binocular depth perception, whereby the brain combines two images to create 3D, was ideal for the new medium.

Some nice artillery, some men going over the top.

These are good.

VO: I think he likes what he sees.

So these aren't just an antique.

This is a historical document, it's taking us back to a time over 100 years ago, to the reality and grimness of war.

It's interesting.

Right.

I'm going to take these before you change your mind.

(LAUGHS) Thank you.

That's, eh, that is a deal.

We shall shake upon it.

Thank you.

VO: His militaria-collecting mucker will be pleased.

Not.

Now, that's a bit more like Steven's usual fare.

I've seen this little Japanese lacquer cabinet.

Do you know anything about it?

One of my dealers bought it recently.

Mm-hm.

Can I have a look at it?

Course you can.

VO: Ticket price £80.

This is a posh tea caddy, isn't it?

- Yes.

- So we've got, what, a kettle, we have a little fan there, and of course... (CHUCKLES) ..the fan is to fan the fire.

In the 1860s, '70s, when this was made, this would have been completely and utterly different.

- Japanese lacquer... - Yeah.

..it's layers and layers of shellac varnish.

Great skill to make it.

- A lot of time.

- A lot of time.

But you know what works on this, French polish reviver.

Right, give it a good lick.

Takes all that matteness off and brings the shine back again.

What do you think the very best would be?

50?

You know what I'm going to say next, don't you?

60?

No!

(LAUGH) VO: Got him there, ha-ha!

You want it at 40, don't you?

I can see that look on your face.

Could it be 40?

It possibly could, yes.

I would...

I would think I can do that for £40.

Would that make you happy?

- Have we got a deal?

- We have that.

I like you.

Thank you.

(LAUGHS) VO: No wonder.

Steven is beginning to spend his squillions, though.

That's £185 spent for three lots.

Takes him below the 500 mark!

Ha!

(ENGINE SPUTTERS) Ooh!

Do you want me to try that again?

VO: I think you better had.

(ENGINE RUMBLES) (LAUGHS) Much nicer.

Now it's time to catch up with Angus, a little further down river in the great city of Glasgow.

Starting his day with a refreshing dip.

Not in the Clyde, but at The Arlington Baths, the groundbreaking Victorian swimming club which was inspired by ancient Rome.

AANGUS: Andrew, so you're the general manager here.

I am.

Welcome to the Arlington.

Thank you very much.

Tell me a little bit more about it.

The Arlington Baths opened in 1870.

And initially it opened as a gentlemen's club with 500 members.

But ladies joined in 1872, and by the next couple of years, that had tripled.

So a very forward-thinking club, really.

Yeah, very much so.

VO: Glasgow's first swimming club was part of a boom in British bathing.

Its construction coincided with vital public health legislation.

Those handy slots were to make sure that spittoons weren't accidentally knocked into the pool.

But perhaps Arlington's biggest claim to fame is an aquatic sport.

ANDREW: William Wilson was the club's first bath master.

And at that time, he was very heavily involved in swimming teaching.

And in order to get women and young people involved in swimming, he got them into the water to play games.

And as they played games, they learnt how to become buoyant.

And he decided that he would look at trying to introduce ball games into the pool.

And by 1900, water polo became an Olympic sport.

Wow.

So, really, water polo was born here.

Born here.

VO: Well, not quite born, because aquatic football was one of several budding versions of the game that had begun to appear throughout Britain during that decade.

But Wilson, a journalist who also wrote several books about swimming, certainly came up with the rules, as local water polo player Ken Fussell can attest.

So I believe the first game ever was in the river Dee.

They put a ball in, set some goals up, but I think the tide got the better of them as the ball started floating away a wee bit.

What are the, sort of, basic rules?

Is it quite complicated, or...?

Well, it's not too complicated.

The rules have evolved over time, obviously.

Way back then, there used to be a thing, the goalkeeper could stand on the edge and jump in on top of the players to stop them scoring a goal.

Fortunately, that's changed a wee bit.

So you're not allowed to stand on the bottom, you're not allowed to sink the ball.

And, in theory, it's a non-contact sport.

But a lot of action happens underwater, so people will take advantage by moving around you or pulling past you.

Most important is your core strength, because you're doing actions which aren't natural when you're out of the water.

And so you need to build that strength.

Well, should we have a go?

Yeah, let's give it a go.

OK. VO: Good idea.

The game's no longer played in its original home, so it's nice to see it being honored.

Ooh!

Much nicer without the goalkeeper leaping in too.

Well played.

(SINGS) There's only one Angus Ashworth.

(LAUGHS) Huh.

But while Angus has been making a splash, Steven's thoughts have been more about cash.

Today I spent almost a third of my money already, but can I go bigger?

I could spend big if it was the right item.

Do I want to say I'm confident?

Yeah, I do.

I'm confident.

VO: Unbounded, by the sounds of it, and about to arrive in the town of Coatbridge, the former iron capital.

Now more famous for tablet, the Scottish fudge.

Lovely.

Hang onto your hats, chaps, because this is Furniture Fusion.

With just shy of £500.

Sell, no, buy.

VO: That's the ticket, what'll it be?

People often use the word future collectable, but this actually is a future collectable.

It's for the landing on the moon.

At the time it was an amazing thing, nobody had landed on the moon.

So potteries didn't really know what to do.

It wasn't like a royal wedding or a coronation.

So they didn't make many things for the landing on the moon.

It was a little bit esoteric.

So there's not many of these around, they're quite rare to see.

This is by Aynsley, it's a good English factory.

And this is £22.

It is worth putting your money into.

But it's not for me.

Copy that.

Oop!

VO: Oh.

(LAUGHS) That was close.

There!

No one noticed.

VO: The search goes on while we take a peek at Angus's first shopping destination today.

There he goes in the beautiful town of Falkirk.

You know, the one with the giant heads.

Not for sale though.

Faces a rather different challenge to his chum, of course.

- Hello, how are you doing?

- Hiya.

- Angus.

- David, pleased to meet you.

And you.

Just over 150 for all his requisites.

Now, I've seen a number of things in this cabinet that I like, particularly this claret jug.

Look at that lovely color of the glass there.

Little dimple there.

Not a particularly high one, so it's not that late in date, but it's probably late Victorian, Edwardian possibly, but in the style of an earlier one.

Lovely.

Hand-blown glass there, the loop handle on it.

Silver-plated top.

Be nice if it were silver, but it's not.

But it's got engraved detail on it, there.

And what's really nice is it's still got its little cork pull-out stopper.

That is really quite nice, but what have we got on it?

£65.

As we know, I don't have a lot of money.

But I might have to ask about that cos I just like it.

I'm terrible for buying things that I like.

VO: I can think of worse failings.

The other thing... is these.

These are quite unusual and completely not my type of thing at all, I don't usually touch ceramics.

But these are almost like a stoneware.

Looks like metal, the sheen on them.

And then you've got this panel in the middle with these birds.

And underneath, they've got the mark there for Bretby.

Very collectable, actually.

VO: Founded in Derbyshire in the 1880s.

£38 the pair.

Well, you'd think that seems reasonable.

I think they're a bit of a chance.

We might see what we can do on those, and I might live dangerously and live to regret it.

VO: Back to Steven in Coatbridge.

Looks like he may have decided to keep his powder dry on this occasion.

Sorry, Rob.

- Thank you very much.

- Nice to meet you.

And next time, my purse might come out.

Good luck.

(LAUGHS) Thanks now, take care.

Cheers.

VO: Oh, well.

He still has tomorrow.

Turned out nice again, though.

(LAUGHS) He'll be off to collect Angus from Falkirk, who's in Collectique.

Perhaps we should say... (FRENCH ACCENT) "Falkirque."

Nyon nyon!

Ahh!

One of my favorite things, an enamel sign.

I know it's a bit weird, I have a thing about enamel signs, but they're actually very popular.

They sell very well.

They're very decorative, and they're collectable in their own right.

Condition's the key on enamel signs.

Now this, you can see here and you think, 'Ooh, it's got some rusty patches and chips there.'

The original ones are always prone to chipping.

And actually, if this was pristine, my suspicions would be raised.

But this is definitely a genuine period piece.

VO: Advertising cigarettes endorsed by a famous Polish opera singer.

And if we turn it round, it gets even better because it's a double-sided sign.

So actually, this is a great, versatile sign.

Ticket price, £78.

Not particularly bad for a nice enamel sign.

I just don't have a lot of money.

But I think it's worth posing a question on that one.

VO: But of course.

Along with the claret jug and the Bretby vases.

David, could I look at that little barrel?

Yeah, of course you can.

There you go.

Oh, that's quite sweet, isn't it?

Little turned, treen barrel there.

I like that.

Nice color and patina to the wood.

Couple of little minor chips and a little bit of a crack on it, but, hm.

£10, well, you can't really argue at that, can you?

I really like that.

I think we shall put that to one side.

- OK. - Thank you.

Thank you.

VO: For only a countertenor.

Sorry, I was thinking about the opera.

Ticket price, 78.

What would be the absolute... best on that?

It's just, I...

I haven't actually got a lot of money.

I mean, you probably hear that a lot, but... Six... 60.

60, OK.

The other thing is the claret jug.

- That's got 68 on it... - Eight, yeah.

What would be the best on that?

- 50.

- 50, OK.

I've got some thinking to do.

And the other thing, in that same cabinet, this pair of Bretby vases, which normally I wouldn't go anywhere near.

Could you tempt me enough to break with all my traditions and go completely crazy?

25 for the pair.

Well, I'll definitely take the vases.

OK.

So, if I was to take the sign, the vases and the barrel, what would I be looking at for the whole lot?

- 80.

- 80.

- You know what, let's do it.

- Yeah.

- Thank you very much.

- Thank you.

VO: Nicely done.

That'll be £10 for the treen, 20 for the vases, and 50 for the sign... ..with just over 70 left.

Steady!

Now, back with Betty and his new bezzie.

ANGUS: You look like you're really enjoying it now.

- You've settled down... - I am.

..you've got that confidence.

I mean, what element of this are you loving the most?

Basically, I'm mooching around antique shops.

I mean, what... Oh, right.

I thought it was me, yeah.

(LAUGHS) I'm joking, I'm joking!

No... Shall we start that again?

Angus... (LAUGHS) ..it's all about you!

- I'm loving you.

- Oh, stop it!

VO: (CHUCKLES) Dear, oh, dear.

Nighty night.

Next morning's weather has a familiar feel about it.

This is like being back home in Yorkshire, this, look.

Yes, it's like that werewolf film, isn't it, where the werewolf comes out.

- Aye.

VO: It is a bit, although I don't remember any antiques in that one.

(LAUGHS) No sign of Jenny Agutter yet either.

You know, there's a word for days like this.

Dreich.

Dreich.

It's a good Scottish word.

VO: Aye!

Yesterday, Steven's attempt to try and spend his fortune got off to a very sound start... Oh.

..including a Mouseman napkin ring, a tea caddy and a stereoscope with photos...

These are good.

..taking him just below the £500 mark.

While Angus's bid to make his money last also went well, with some vases, a piece of treen, and an enamel sign, plumped for...

It's even better because it's a double-sided sign.

..leaving him with just over 70 to spend today.

Later, they'll be heading south towards the Clitheroe auction.

But today's adventures begin way out west at the mouth of the river Clyde, taking the ferry from Gourock to Dunoon.

It's not a very long way, but sea legs could come in handy this morning.

STEVEN: Dunoon, here we come.

Yeah.

Makes you feel good to feel alive, the air and the wind and... Whoa!

Look at that spray!

It's great.

The heat off the bonnet.

Oh, my God!

What're you doing, Steve?

Are you alright?

Don't have me down as some soft lad!

(LAUGHS) I'm a Geordie!

You're from Newcastle, you should be a seafarer.

VO: Oh, my good crikey!

- The views of sea... - Oh!

(LAUGHS) VO: Land ho!

Welcome to Dunoon, once the home of the great music-hall star Sir Harry Lauder, where our double act will temporarily part.

Angus is first on the bill today.

Well, he does have a lot less to spend.

That's showbiz for you.

And this is Locke Stock and Barrel.

Ah.

A Sunday stick.

Sunday stick because traditionally on Sundays there was no sport, it was a very religious day.

You were meant to go to church, so this is disguised.

It has a number of uses.

It's a walking stick.

So when nobody's looking, you can drop down a golf ball, and it's a little golf club.

So, there you go.

Nobody's looking.

Have a bit of golf.

And then we might just nip into the pub, and it's also a billiards cue.

So there you go.

But I'm not playing billiards or golf, am I?

It's just a walking stick.

So a novel, interesting little piece.

VO: Sir Harry Lauder was a famous stick user.

I like that.

The trouble is, it's got £95 on it.

It's been reduced from 120 to 95 but, chances are, that's not going to be going home with me.

But we'll see, we'll see.

VO: Sounds like he's on the lookout for something a wee bit cheaper.

Ah!

There's a good example of a big stoneware flagon.

Lovely two-tone colors on it there.

The key with these is condition.

Quite often they're chipped on the top or around the base.

And actually, the condition on this is really good.

And what's nice is it's all nicely stamped up.

We've got a number there, a maker there.

They're not selling as well as they used to, but it's quite good.

I mean, if only it was full of wine still, that would be even better, wouldn't it?

You know, £22 on it, it's not a lot.

Do I think it's gonna make me a huge amount of profit?

It's...

It's probably about 20, £25 at auction.

So not a lot, but... Might see what I can do on that.

VO: Time to have a word, eh?

- Hi, Anita.

- Hello.

- You alright?

- Very well, thank you.

Good, good.

A couple of things I've seen.

One that I really like, but I haven't got a huge amount of money.

It's the little Sunday, the walking stick that looks like a golf club.

Yes.

What is the very, very best that could be?

The absolute death would be 75.

75.

I love it, but I haven't even got £75, so...

The other thing was the big stoneware flagon.

the Glasgow one.

- Yes.

Yeah.

I mean, you've got 22 on that, I know it's not a lot of money.

Is there a little bit of help on that?

I could do a wee something on that.

OK. What do you call a wee something?

I could take it down to 18 for you.

Does that help?

Let's go for £18.

Thank you!

Thank you.

VO: He's eking out those funds.

Still has around £50 left as well.

ANGUS: Ooh!

VO: Feeling peckish by the look of it, too.

- Hiya, mate, how are you doing?

- Hi.

Not so bad, thanks.

I've got my colleague, who's getting very wet.

I was thinking I'm going to get him something to cheer him up.

Right, what about...

I've got steak stoaters here, or I've got two bridies.

- They're mince and onion.

- Br...?

- Bridies.

- Bridies, bridies.

Yeah.

Yeah, I'll have two of those, yeah.

Two of them?

Not a problem, mate.

- Sounds good.

- I can do that for you.

VO: A Scottish pasty, eh?

These two love their snacks.

Brilliant, cheers.

VO: Now, let's find out how his chum's getting on at the nearby games, or, to use its official title, the Cowal Highland Gathering, for an intensive immersion into Scottish culture.

It's off to a soggy start.

Not likely to discourage anyone, though, least of all chairman Ronnie Cairns.

I mean, you can't even see what's going on!

Yeah.

It is the west coast of Scotland, of course.

But the show must go on, so... A little bit of weather like that won't stop a Scotsman.

No, not at all, not at all.

- So, what... - Your skin's waterproof!

Absolutely.

So, if the windows were clear, what would we be seeing this afternoon?

Well, today we've got the Scottish National Highland Dancing Championships.

And, of course, the heavy athletics, so we're looking forward to that.

It's always a great crowd pleaser.

VO: The Cowal event, featuring vernacular sport, dance and music, is celebrating its 125th anniversary.

(BAGPIPES PLAY) ANGUS: There's so many pipe bands here today, I think I'm gonna be lying in bed hearing Scottish pipers going.

(LAUGHS) They're...

They're ringing in your ears.

Exactly.

But what... Do they compete as well?

Yeah.

Well, the pipe band history goes back to 1905, where Cowal were the first gathering to put on a pipe band competition.

In these early years, it was military bands that competed.

And three or four years later, Sir Harry Lauder, the well-known Scottish entertainer... - Oh, yes, yes.

..who lived just outside Dunoon, he put up a trophy for civilian bands, and then civilian bands started to compete.

For about 43 years, we were the World Championships.

Mm-hm, mm-hm.

I suppose we were the first to start it, so we just, we called it the World Championships.

Do you still have that trophy here today?

The original trophy is here today.

It was designed by Princess Louisa, who was a daughter of Queen Victoria and was the Duchess of Argyll, at a cost £43 and six shillings.

VO: It was thanks to Queen Victoria, a fan of all things Scottish, that the Highland Games enjoyed a huge resurgence.

But their roots extended much deeper into the past.

Good morning, Alan, how do you do?

Morning, Steven.

Have a wee seat.

VO: Champion haggis hurler, Alan Pettigrew.

It dates back to 1057, when Malcolm III, when he defeated Macbeth at the Battle of Lumphanan about 25 miles from Aberdeen.

He decided a few weeks after it to have a gathering and to have a hill race.

It was a race up the scenic slopes of Creag Choinnich... - Mm-hm.

..and the winners of this race would be enlisted to be his couriers... Mm-hm.

..to carry messages across the glen.

So, he wasn't daft.

He had a plan for doing this.

Yes.

Very, very much so.

VO: Just for fun now, of course.

And this huge gathering is the culmination of the games season.

I can see on your jacket you've a man tossing a caber.

How did tossing the caber originate?

Well, what they did was, when they were cutting down the trees, the easiest way to transport these logs they cut down was by river... - Mm-hm.

..down to where the nearest sawmill would be.

So the young men, proving who was the best... Mm-hm.

..would try and toss the shorter logs into the river.

And then would try and toss it end over end into the water, and it became very skillful and very competitive.

And it's our main event today in the heavy events.

So, tell me, what makes a good caber tosser?

A good caber tosser is someone who is very, very strong and very athletic.

Today's caber is about 140lb and 20 feet long.

VO: Gosh, not easy, is it?

So imagine I was going to toss a caber.

How would I start?

- Eh... - How... ..with great difficulty.

(LAUGHS) VO: I think we'd all have enjoyed that.

Is that Steven?!

No.

(LAUGHS) Oh, dear.

(CHEERING) But time, tide and the ferry to Gourock just can't wait.

ANGUS: I thought you might be a bit down because of the weather and everything, so I bought you a bridie cake.

Oh, I like it.

Do you know what they are?

I do know, yes.

Oh, is it in your warming pocket?

- Yeah, there you go.

- Thank you.

Mmm.

This is actually just what the doctor ordered.

VO: Actually, it's just what the doctor told you not to eat.

Anyway, when they're on dry land, the Minx must be quickly pointed towards the village of Kilbarchan.

And the last shop of the day.

ANGUS: So, I just carry along this road, do I?

- I think straight ahead.

- Yeah.

As they say in Italy, sempre dritto.

Alright, OK.

I'll take thee down that road, then.

Pardon?

VO: Non ho capito, eh?

Of course, it's going to be top drawer for one and bargain basement for the other.

And Gardner Antiques really is the sort of place where it would be nice to have a bob or two.

(SIGHS) There's so many things I want to buy.

There's so many things that tick all the boxes.

Apart from my poor budget.

VO: £54.78, to be precise.

What about t'other?

Room after room of antiques!

No vintage, no collectables.

Antiques.

These are the shops I can remember from my childhood.

It's great.

I've got £497 to spend.

I'm kind of in heaven.

VO: Well, do feel free to splurge.

Yes.

We likey.

This is a French 19th century jardinière.

1860, 1870, and I think it's very chic.

It's handmade.

In fact, when you lift the original tin lining, you can actually see where the potter has spread slabs of clay all around with his hands.

This is as handmade as it can be.

The liner to protect water running out.

How fantastic would this look planted up in a conservatory?

I know there's no haggling here.

It's 140, is the trade price.

I think it can make all of that, and I think it can make a little bit more.

I'd love to think it'd make 250.

I think I'm going to have to hide this away from Angus.

What am I saying?

He can't afford it!

VO: Harsh, but fair.

Meanwhile, shopping for hats... And too big for my big head.

VO: Could it fit any Clitheroe craniums, though?

Bowler hat's alright.

Good box, Christys' box.

£60.

I might be able to get it for my budget of 54.

Probably would, but that's all my budget, and what's it worth at auction?

50, 60.

So...

It's not the right buy, really.

VO: More boxes?

This is lovely.

Japanese lacquer.

It's going to be mid-19th century.

And it's a little storage box.

The Japanese love beautiful things, and this is a beautiful thing.

This is something made for the Japanese market, not for export.

VO: The trade price is £180.

But I've already bought a piece of Japanese lacquer.

What I'm kind of thinking is, will another piece of lacquer in the auction add to the party, or will it take away?

This is a risky purchase because I'd like to think it would make some money.

But it could lose me some money.

VO: A bit of jeopardy, eh?

Time for a deal with David.

David!

- I have found something.

- Oh, excellent.

And I really like it.

So much so... - Hm.

- ..I'm going to take it.

Thank you very much, sir.

And I also like...

There's like a French jardinière, like a buff-colored pottery.

- Yes.

Uh-huh.

I think I'll take that as well.

- OK. And at the moment, I can afford quality.

Next week, who knows?

VO: It's not every day you get to part with... 320, please, sir.

VO: Leaving a mere 177 unspent.

What about Angus?

This is a little bit different.

Brass, which isn't necessarily the best of sellers, but you've got this lovely design around the side there.

There, it's sort of Rococo, and these masts on there, slightly Gothic and quite a heavy piece.

And it's got a little blue glass liner.

So this was probably a salt.

You tended to have a blue glass liner, especially on silver cos the salt would corrode the silver, so usually Bristol blue.

That's a nice Gothic-looking brass salt.

I quite like that.

Let's go see what I can do on this.

VO: Why ever not?

- David.

- Yes, sir?

Right.

I've found this little brass salt.

Mm-hm.

Or I suppose you could use it as an egg cup.

Yep.

Eh, quite like it.

What would you want for that?

That'd be £14.

- £14.

- Yes.

Not going to argue with that.

Thank you very much.

Lovely.

VO: And with that little purchase, their shopping's complete.

Next stop, the auction.

Ah!

On to Clitheroe.

Ohh!

Clitheroe... Yeah.

..here we come.

Rock and roll.

ANGUS: Let's head south.

VO: Aiming for shut-eye first, though.

Night night.

Say hello to Clitheroe.

Shares the name of its most famous son, little Jimmy the comic.

After kicking off from Crossford and following more or less the Clyde down to the sea, they've now crossed the border for an auction in Lancashire at Silverwoods.

AGNUS: I'm excited, are you excited?

I am.

Have you any money left to spend?

Yeah.

Not been reading the gas meter again?

Look, I'm gonna turn those pennies into pounds.

VO: He's definitely got the idea.

Got five lots for £112 as well.

You know what?

I love this.

Little treen barrel, turned by hand.

200 years of loving hand polish.

It's gorgeous.

£10, I would have bought that.

There's a profit in this.

VO: Steven, meanwhile, was spending freely.

Five lots for £505.

Steven's actually bought something that's in my line.

Very interesting, these stereoscopic cards.

All World War I interest, and various scenes.

And some stereoscopic cards, if they're the right subject, can sell very well.

There's a lot of them, and we've got the viewer.

That's worth 20, £30 on its own.

He's paid 100 for the lot.

If the right people pick up on these cards, he could do really well on this.

VO: Definitely not gritted teeth.

At 85 at the back, then.

VO: What about our legendary auctioneer, Wilf Mould?

(GAVEL) The advertising sign, they're always a popular item for man caves and things like that.

That should make 70, 80, maybe even £90.

The Mouseman napkin ring - we do see lots and lots of these.

And they always seem to make anywhere between 30 and £40.

VO: Fingers crossed it squeaks a profit, then.

No online bidding, but a full house.

I tell you what, Steven, it's packed.

- I know.

- Heaving.

Absolutely heaving.

Absolutely.

I'm excited about today.

Even if we are in Lancashire.

(LAUGHS) VO: Well, they certainly like their tea here.

Steven's caddy starts us off.

15 only here.

15 bid.

Oh, my God.

18.

18.

20.

22.

25... - He's teasing the audience.

- Yeah, it's climbing up now.

And 30.

At £28 then.

At £28 in the room.

£30.

- Oh, 30, 30.

- Ooh.

£30.

32.

35 now.

35, sure?

It's going at £32 then... (GAVEL) I think somebody got a bargain there.

They definitely did.

VO: Just as well.

It could cost a fortune to fill it with tea.

I feel a bit sorry for you on that actually, Steven, cos it was really nice.

I liked that.

VO: Angus's pair of Bretby vases.

But the bad news is they've not travelled well.

- And somehow... - Mm-hm?

..one's been smashed.

(INHALES) Well, can I just say, it wasn't me.

- Was it you?

- No.

£20.

Tenner, surely?

10 here.

10.

10, and 12.

12.

15.

18.

20.

22.

25.

28.

At 25 on the front... (EXHALES) At 25, looking for a 28.

All quite sure at £25, are we all done?

(GAVEL) A small profit.

It's OK. You pulled it back from the brink.

VO: Indeed.

But neither of them are exactly pulling up trees.

- It is a competition, you know.

- I know.

VO: The first of Steven's huge spends, his stereoscope and World War I photos.

£50, any of you?

30 bid.

At 35, 35... Did he just say 35?

40's all over.

45.

50.

Five.

60.

Five.

70.

Five.

80... You might do alright on this.

Oh, it's climbing.

At £75 in the room.

At 80 here, £80... Ooh.

It's climbed.

It started off low.

..80 now.

At 85 at the back then.

85!

At 85, I'm looking for 90... All done at £85 then?

(GAVEL) Ahh, a little bit unlucky.

VO: Yeah, not quite a Led Zeppelin, but close.

- It's not a big loss.

- No.

VO: Angus's sign now.

Turn it over.

There may be opera buffs in the house.

(CHUCKLES) So I'll set it off at 65, £70.

£70 and five.

75 for the enamel sign.

Looking for 75.

At 70 only bid.

And 75 from anybody else then now?

All quite sure?

On the book then at £70... (GAVEL) Winner, winner, chicken dinner.

I know, I'm quite happy with that.

VO: Minor, minor, profitable signer.

Ha-ha.

- High five!

- Excellent.

That was a bit... (LAUGHS) Shall we do that again?

- There we go.

- Handshake's better.

- Exactly.

- Excellent.

VO: Another biggie from Steven, his French planter.

I saw it in the shop and wanted to buy it and I couldn't afford it.

- I know!

(LAUGHS) Why do you think I bought it?!

£40 or 30 for the planter.

30 bid.

30, and five... - He's starting low.

Oh.

- 35.

- 35.

- 40.

Five.

50.

Five.

60.

Five.

£60 on my left-hand side.

65, I'm looking for 65... - No!

- New man.

New man.

New bidder, bidder... 80.

Five.

At £80 here then.

At £80 only, bidding 85... - Aw!

- Oh, come on!

I don't know why I'm cheering you on... - £80.

- ..but I like it.

Well, I appreciate that, you're a gentleman.

But that was... Well, I'm glad I didn't bother.

I mean, that's... VO: Easy come, easy go, eh, Steven?

That's gonna end up in some swanky shop in London, for like £500.

And it'll sell.

VO: Now for something Scottish and cheap - Angus's flagon.

- £20.

- Surely.

- A good flagon there for you.

- It is a good flagon.

20 bid, thank you.

20 bid, 20 bid, two... At £20 and 22 for this.

At £20 and 22... You're surprised, aren't you?

From any of you, 22 I'm looking for.

I could be eating my words... All done at £20 then.

Now it's going.

Is that a £2 profit?

Bit disappointing, isn't it?

That wouldn't even buy you a miniature whisky, would it?

VO: Well, I suppose when compared to a £60 loss...

I'll buy you a drink tonight.

- Really?

- Yes, I will.

VO: Time to see how Steven's biggest buy fares.

Maybe it should be Angus' round.

I think you've bought with your heart.

And my bulging wallet.

£20.

20 bid.

Right in the middle there.

20 bid.

20 and five... - VO: Uh-oh!

- 25.

30.

- He's going up in fives.

Good.

- Five.

40.

£40 is bid.

At £40 and 45...

It's worth a bit more, isn't it?

..this time, then, now.

All quite sure at £40 then?

(GAVEL) Ohh!

7157, £40.

You know how you said you were going to buy me a drink tonight?

- Erm... - I'll get you one.

- Thank you!

(LAUGHS) - Yeah.

VO: Yep, there's nothing quite like a £140 loss.

When you've got so much, what's it matter, hey?

VO: Pinch of salt, anyone?

Another of Angus's little bargains.

Tenner then.

10, 10 on the front.

10 bid.

12 surely.

Come on, two more bids... At £10, don't miss it.

Come on... - Oh, come on!

- Don't miss it.

12 is bid.

15 now.

18?

- Yes.

- You're in profit.

- 18, 20... - 18, 18!

- ..22?

- I'm laughing.

20 on the front row then.

22 behind.

25.

22 from the lady.

(EXHALES) We've had a little race on there, haven't we?

£22... (GAVEL) I, I... A profit's a profit, I'm not gonna lie.

VO: Yep, and I fear you may not make one today.

Unless your trusty Mouseman purchase bucks the trend.

Another bit of Mouseman.

What is...?

Do you know, it...

I'm catnip for Mouseman.

Start me at what, £30?

30 for the Mouseman ring.

£30?

20 then.

20 bid.

20 and two.

22.

25.

28, 30... Do you think it'd be bad if I bought it?

Hand down!

..32.

35.

38.

40, and two.

At £40 here... Aw!

Come on, we need one more bid.

All done at £40 then?

(GAVEL) I said they're 40 to 60 at auction.

You got bottom estimate.

You know what you're talking about.

VO: Well, at least it came close.

(SIGHS) Another loss, but you know, hey.

VO: Treen on the screen.

Angus's least expensive purchase comes last.

£10 this time.

10 is bid.

£10, £10 and 12.

It's probably worth more than that... 12 on the back row.

15.

18 and 20 and two.

I'm happy, I'm happy.

Happy.

22.

25.

28.

At 25 here... (LAUGHS) ..and 28 this time.

All done at £25?

(GAVEL) Happy.

- Yeah.

- Lovely little thing.

Absolutely.

More than doubled your profit.

VO: Which gets him a tiny bit closer to his chum.

I mean, there was a massive gap between how much you had and I had.

So that's narrowed from the Grand Canyon to a ravine.

But you're still way ahead of me.

I think that drink's still definitely on you tonight.

No, it's my day but you're way ahead.

- I know.

- So, come on.

- On to the next leg.

- OK. VO: Well, let's take a look.

Steven started out with a small fortune and after costs, lost almost £300 of it, leaving him with a mere £404.50.

He did buy some lovely things, though.

Just the wrong things... (GAVEL) ..when Angus, who began with an awful lot less, has made a small profit, also after costs.

So he wins today, and now has £173.62 for the next time.

What a glorious day.

It's wonderful, isn't it, today?

Well, you're in profit, I'm in loss.

I'll tell you what, it's getting closer.

It's game on now.

Come on.

VO: Next on Antiques Road Trip, what's on trend?

This is called style.

Something you wouldn't know about.

What's your handicap?

£74 and something pence.

And what is for elevenses?

- Would you pudding me, please?

- Of course, sir...

I need some sustenance for shopping.

Ooh-ho-ho-ho!

Yum, yum!

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