0:00:02 > 0:00:05It's the nation's favourite antiques experts with £200 each,
0:00:05 > 0:00:10a classic car and a goal to scour Britain for antiques.
0:00:10 > 0:00:12Going, going...gone.
0:00:12 > 0:00:14- Yes!- I think I've arrived.
0:00:14 > 0:00:17The aim? To make the biggest profit at auction but it's no mean feat.
0:00:17 > 0:00:18Yes!
0:00:18 > 0:00:23- There'll be worthy winners and valiant losers.- Tails.
0:00:23 > 0:00:27So, will it be the high road to glory or the slow road to disaster?
0:00:28 > 0:00:30Ah! Ah!
0:00:30 > 0:00:32This is the Antiques Road Trip.
0:00:36 > 0:00:40On this road trip it's Scottish wit versus southern grit
0:00:40 > 0:00:44as two learned antiques experts do battle for auction supremacy.
0:00:46 > 0:00:50Paul Laidlaw is digging deep into his Scottish roots to find poetic
0:00:50 > 0:00:52inspiration for their journey.
0:00:52 > 0:00:56I'll tell you who hails from these parts - Robbie Burns.
0:00:56 > 0:00:59The only piece of poetry I remember from school is
0:00:59 > 0:01:00To A Mouse.
0:01:00 > 0:01:03Wee, sleekit, cowran, tim'rous beastie
0:01:03 > 0:01:05O, what a panic's in thy breastie!
0:01:05 > 0:01:07Thou need na come awa sae hasty,
0:01:07 > 0:01:08Wi' bickering brattle!
0:01:08 > 0:01:10For I wad be laith to rin an' chase thee,
0:01:10 > 0:01:11Wi' murd'ring pattle!
0:01:11 > 0:01:13Can you do that in English, Paul?
0:01:13 > 0:01:16I'm sure Robbie Burns would have been proud of that rendition.
0:01:18 > 0:01:22It's the penultimate leg and the pressure is on for David Harper.
0:01:22 > 0:01:24I'm losing the plot here in a big way.
0:01:24 > 0:01:27Whilst Paul Laidlaw is becoming even more
0:01:27 > 0:01:31methodical in his approach in seeking out a bargain.
0:01:31 > 0:01:33How OCD am I becoming?
0:01:33 > 0:01:37David started the trip with £200 and after two auctions, managed to
0:01:37 > 0:01:39grow his seed money to...
0:01:42 > 0:01:44Paul started with the same amount
0:01:44 > 0:01:47but his profits have blossomed to an impressive...
0:01:49 > 0:01:51..putting him way out in the lead.
0:01:55 > 0:01:57It's a damp start to this leg of the road trip
0:01:57 > 0:02:00but they're not letting it dampen their spirits as they cruise
0:02:00 > 0:02:05the Scottish countryside in the red 1968 Triumph Herald.
0:02:08 > 0:02:11On this trip, our Bravehearts started in Windermere
0:02:11 > 0:02:16in the Lake District, travelling 600 miles to the city of Dundee.
0:02:16 > 0:02:19Today, they're starting in New Abbey in Dumfries and Galloway
0:02:19 > 0:02:23before heading north-west for auction in Paisley in Renfrewshire.
0:02:26 > 0:02:29The lovely village of New Abbey's skyline is dominated by
0:02:29 > 0:02:33the wistfully-named Sweetheart Abbey.
0:02:33 > 0:02:37It was founded in 1273 Lady Dervorgilla of Galloway
0:02:37 > 0:02:40in memory of her husband, John Balliol.
0:02:40 > 0:02:45On her death, she was laid to rest with her husband's embalmed heart
0:02:45 > 0:02:48and the monks renamed the abbey in memory of her.
0:02:51 > 0:02:55Today, our experts have their hearts set on one thing - finding a bargain.
0:02:55 > 0:02:58The first stop is Admirable Antiques,
0:02:58 > 0:03:01where both of our experts will be shopping.
0:03:01 > 0:03:05- Dingle-dangle. Hello. Paul. - I'm Dougie. Good to meet you.
0:03:05 > 0:03:07- David.- Pleased to meet you. - Nice to meet you.
0:03:10 > 0:03:13With our duo of wheeler dealers shopping in the same place,
0:03:13 > 0:03:17they'll need to get moving to find a bargain first.
0:03:17 > 0:03:20David in particular has quite a bit catching up to do.
0:03:22 > 0:03:24That's quite interesting.
0:03:24 > 0:03:29Oh, OK, so we've got a set of graduating ladles.
0:03:29 > 0:03:30Have we got the full set?
0:03:30 > 0:03:32This is a set of six,
0:03:32 > 0:03:35early 20th century brass kitchen measuring ladles.
0:03:37 > 0:03:42They're marked to measure decilitres and are continental in origin.
0:03:42 > 0:03:45- I think they're more novelty kitchenware, do you agree?- Yeah.
0:03:45 > 0:03:48- How much could they be?- £15.- Yeah.
0:03:50 > 0:03:53I think, maybe, would they make one auction lot?
0:03:53 > 0:03:56I mean, they're not getting me. They're not making me think,
0:03:56 > 0:03:58"God, they are gorgeous, I've got to have them."
0:03:58 > 0:04:01But I think there might be a profit in them if I paid a tenner.
0:04:01 > 0:04:04- 12.50.- Oh, Dougie.
0:04:04 > 0:04:07- Come on.- Do it for a tenner, Dougie, I'll have them.
0:04:07 > 0:04:09- Right, OK.- Are you going to do it for a tenner?
0:04:09 > 0:04:11Good man, thank you very much indeed.
0:04:11 > 0:04:13First lot secured for just a tenner.
0:04:15 > 0:04:18Paul's eye has been caught by this Orkney chair.
0:04:18 > 0:04:21It's quite small so probably made for a child.
0:04:21 > 0:04:24The label says, "In need of some restoration."
0:04:24 > 0:04:28This, I suspect,
0:04:28 > 0:04:31is probably 90 year old.
0:04:31 > 0:04:33An interwar period piece.
0:04:33 > 0:04:35It has some age.
0:04:35 > 0:04:38It's not ancient but it's not new.
0:04:39 > 0:04:43And it's also got a ticket price of £295.
0:04:43 > 0:04:46That would be more than half of his budget blown on a single item.
0:04:51 > 0:04:54It's not quite perfect. What can it be?
0:04:55 > 0:04:57(I'm going to try and buy that.)
0:04:57 > 0:04:58I thought you might say that.
0:04:58 > 0:05:01Whilst Dougie calls the dealer for a better price,
0:05:01 > 0:05:04Paul has taken a shine to some silverware.
0:05:04 > 0:05:06He's picked up a silver preserve spoon -
0:05:06 > 0:05:09that's a jam spoon to you and me.
0:05:09 > 0:05:12It's late 19th century and is priced at £14.99.
0:05:12 > 0:05:16On my money, there's a bit of substance on that.
0:05:16 > 0:05:18At rather a charming price.
0:05:18 > 0:05:20I'm going to hang on to that.
0:05:20 > 0:05:23Meanwhile, Dougie is back with a new price for the Orkney chair.
0:05:25 > 0:05:30It's on at 295. He would probably go down 20.
0:05:30 > 0:05:33- It's going to be as tight as that? - Yes.- Yeah, yeah, it'll not be for me.
0:05:33 > 0:05:35Thanks very much, though, thanks.
0:05:36 > 0:05:39Bummer, but...well.
0:05:39 > 0:05:40Can't win them all.
0:05:41 > 0:05:47Paul has the money for it but has decided £275 is still too expensive.
0:05:47 > 0:05:50Instead, he's looking at this copper kettle.
0:05:50 > 0:05:52It's from the second quarter of the 19th century
0:05:52 > 0:05:55and has a ticket price of £25.
0:05:55 > 0:05:59He's also happened upon a copper water jug by WAS Benson.
0:05:59 > 0:06:03Benson was one of the most influential
0:06:03 > 0:06:07Arts and Crafts designers of the late 19th century.
0:06:07 > 0:06:10That could be a real find.
0:06:10 > 0:06:15Now, together with the spoon, will Dougie do him a deal for the lot?
0:06:15 > 0:06:17Let me go in at 30 quid.
0:06:17 > 0:06:18You're going to say...
0:06:18 > 0:06:20"Thanks, Paul."
0:06:20 > 0:06:22Since it's you.
0:06:22 > 0:06:23Got a deal, my man.
0:06:23 > 0:06:27Gosh, that was easy enough. First three items of the trip secured.
0:06:27 > 0:06:30Paul seems particularly happy with that.
0:06:30 > 0:06:32I was like, "Yeah, yeah, yeah.
0:06:32 > 0:06:35"Oh, I see a WAS Benson copper jug over there.
0:06:35 > 0:06:37"Wonder if everyone else knows that."
0:06:39 > 0:06:41Paul's eagle eye strikes again.
0:06:41 > 0:06:45But before he goes, he's still got an eye on that Orkney chair.
0:06:45 > 0:06:48It was originally priced at £295
0:06:48 > 0:06:51and the dealer was only prepared to come down a little on it.
0:06:51 > 0:06:53Stand by.
0:06:53 > 0:06:54Dougie, thank you very much indeed.
0:06:56 > 0:07:00As a parting shot, 175 quid for the Scottish chair.
0:07:00 > 0:07:04So, he's looking for £120 discount. It's a big ask.
0:07:04 > 0:07:07Will the dealer take it?
0:07:07 > 0:07:10Cos it's...eh...need repaired.
0:07:12 > 0:07:14Make it 180.
0:07:16 > 0:07:19Thank you, my friend. The man from Del Monte, he say, "Yes."
0:07:22 > 0:07:24That's a nice first haul for Paul,
0:07:24 > 0:07:27spending £210 on the Orkney chair,
0:07:27 > 0:07:30silver spoon and copper jug and kettle.
0:07:30 > 0:07:34David, meanwhile, is still looking for a way to sail into the lead,
0:07:34 > 0:07:38although I don't know if this is going to be his answer.
0:07:38 > 0:07:42It's a handmade model of a 1930s yacht on a mahogany stand.
0:07:42 > 0:07:45It's called a pond yacht and it's ticketed at £75.
0:07:45 > 0:07:47Dougie, I'm just going to throw something at you.
0:07:47 > 0:07:49As I'm looking round, there's a yacht there.
0:07:49 > 0:07:52If it's 20 quid, it might be something.
0:07:52 > 0:07:54But you just have a look at it and come back to me.
0:07:54 > 0:07:58And if it's anywhere near there, I'll have a better look. Is that OK?
0:07:58 > 0:08:01That was an interesting way of offering £20 for it.
0:08:01 > 0:08:04Is this a new negotiating tactic from David?
0:08:04 > 0:08:09He's planting the seed into dealer Dougie's mind but will he go for it?
0:08:09 > 0:08:14Could cruelly be described as a "mug's eyeful" in this game.
0:08:14 > 0:08:20If you think it's fantastic, you're a mug. So it's a mug's eyeful.
0:08:20 > 0:08:22I'm not altogether sure I understand that.
0:08:22 > 0:08:25I know it's been really hard but I've got a major amount
0:08:25 > 0:08:27of catching up to do. Major amount.
0:08:28 > 0:08:30Could it possibly be that £20?
0:08:30 > 0:08:35- I know it's horrible, it's a horrible bid.- 25.
0:08:35 > 0:08:38Shall we go for a spin? 20 or 25? Shall we?
0:08:38 > 0:08:41Here we go - David's old negotiating tactic's back again.
0:08:41 > 0:08:44You want heads? OK.
0:08:44 > 0:08:46Huh, is this going to be another lucky coin toss?
0:08:46 > 0:08:4825, thank you.
0:08:48 > 0:08:52Lady Luck seems to have been otherwise engaged for David
0:08:52 > 0:08:55but he still seems extremely confident about his buys.
0:08:55 > 0:08:59Two purchases. Both with - I'm going to put my head on a line -
0:08:59 > 0:09:03absolutely guaranteed built-in profit.
0:09:03 > 0:09:05And that's what we're trying to do - make some profit.
0:09:05 > 0:09:08Indeed. But you're still quite a long way behind.
0:09:08 > 0:09:13This is the start of the big comeback, Laidlaw.
0:09:13 > 0:09:16Those are big words. Could David catch up with Paul?
0:09:16 > 0:09:19He is considering one final purchase at this shop -
0:09:19 > 0:09:24an eye-catching clay bust of Scotland's most famous poet,
0:09:24 > 0:09:28Robert Burns. It says Burns, but I don't see it myself.
0:09:28 > 0:09:30I'd love to reveal Robbie Burns.
0:09:30 > 0:09:33I'd love to make a bit of money out of Robbie Burns.
0:09:33 > 0:09:34It would be fantastic.
0:09:34 > 0:09:37He doesn't look much like Burns to me. What do you think?
0:09:37 > 0:09:40And is it worth the £120 asking price?
0:09:40 > 0:09:43Can it be horribly cheap?
0:09:43 > 0:09:45- How horrible?- 20 quid.
0:09:45 > 0:09:47- 30.- Oh, come on, Dougie.
0:09:47 > 0:09:50- 30.- I'm going to spin you. I'm going to spin you.
0:09:50 > 0:09:54- Oh, lordy, he's not really going to do this again, is he?- Are you ready?
0:09:54 > 0:09:55Yeah.
0:09:55 > 0:09:58David pays £20 for heads but £25 if it's tails.
0:09:58 > 0:10:01- You want tails, do you?- Yeah. - How about heads?
0:10:01 > 0:10:04- OK.- Marvellous, thank you very much.
0:10:04 > 0:10:06It looks like his luck has changed.
0:10:06 > 0:10:11And with that, David's first shop is complete, a total of £55 spent
0:10:11 > 0:10:15on the measuring ladles, the model yacht, and that bust.
0:10:18 > 0:10:22Paul has made his way to the town of Lockerbie on the search
0:10:22 > 0:10:23for more bargains.
0:10:23 > 0:10:26He's visiting Cobwebs of Lockerbie,
0:10:26 > 0:10:31a dealership specialising in second-hand and antique furniture.
0:10:31 > 0:10:33It's treasure trove of antique gems.
0:10:33 > 0:10:36- Hello, there.- Hello, Paul. - How are you?- I'm Irene.
0:10:36 > 0:10:39- Eileen or Irene?- Irene. - My mother's name, a great name.
0:10:39 > 0:10:40Pleased to meet you, Irene.
0:10:40 > 0:10:44He's turning the charm on straight away. What is he like?
0:10:44 > 0:10:45There's a lot to choose from here
0:10:45 > 0:10:50and Paul is taking his usual systematic approach to browsing.
0:10:50 > 0:10:53I can't possibly go around clockwise but anti-clockwise...
0:10:53 > 0:10:55oh, no, dearie me.
0:10:55 > 0:10:57No, no, no, start here.
0:10:57 > 0:10:59How OCD am I becoming?
0:10:59 > 0:11:04Paul's looking for something that will make a big-auction impact.
0:11:09 > 0:11:14Full of nice things but it's finding the nice thing that's...wow.
0:11:17 > 0:11:19I see an awful lot of browsing but no buying.
0:11:19 > 0:11:22These books seem to have caught his attention.
0:11:22 > 0:11:25It's three volumes of Robert Freke Gould's
0:11:25 > 0:11:29History Of Freemasonry, priced at £75.
0:11:29 > 0:11:33They look well presented and date from around 1910.
0:11:33 > 0:11:34They look splendid.
0:11:34 > 0:11:36Might be the only books in the sale.
0:11:36 > 0:11:38And they look like they should be worth £200 or £300.
0:11:38 > 0:11:40They're not uncommon.
0:11:40 > 0:11:45Anyone of any status at all in the Masons is at some stage
0:11:45 > 0:11:48going to buy or be bought that standard history.
0:11:48 > 0:11:52Paul has left the books for the moment and is continuing to browse.
0:11:52 > 0:11:55There's no sign yet that he's about to buy.
0:11:56 > 0:11:58That's charming, isn't it?
0:11:58 > 0:12:03It's a child's toy horse from around 1900, priced at £48.
0:12:04 > 0:12:07David Harper would buy that, wouldn't he?
0:12:07 > 0:12:10I think many of my compadres would buy that.
0:12:10 > 0:12:13- Oh, would I buy that?- Probably, if the price was right.
0:12:13 > 0:12:17I guess it's down to whether you can get a decent discount from Irene.
0:12:17 > 0:12:21Give you 20 quid for the horse. In a bit of a state.
0:12:21 > 0:12:24- Unfortunately, I've paid a good bit more than that for it.- OK.
0:12:24 > 0:12:27I understand that. If it's not 20, what is it?
0:12:27 > 0:12:30- Is it much more than that?- 30.
0:12:30 > 0:12:3330 quid?
0:12:33 > 0:12:36And what's your last offer?
0:12:36 > 0:12:39See, the books - don't peg me as a Mason, by the way -
0:12:39 > 0:12:42- can I just seal that one right now? - That's fine.
0:12:42 > 0:12:44Are they 30 quid as well?
0:12:44 > 0:12:45You're chancing it.
0:12:45 > 0:12:49Irene's certainly got the measure of Paul but is she feeling generous?
0:12:49 > 0:12:53- Go on, I'll do it at 30. - Excellent!
0:12:53 > 0:12:55Another decisive shop for Paul.
0:12:55 > 0:12:59£60 spent on a child's wooden horse and the three books.
0:13:01 > 0:13:05David has left New Abbey and is on his way to Eskdalemuir.
0:13:05 > 0:13:09He's visiting an extraordinary temple that seems at odds
0:13:09 > 0:13:13with its surroundings, and thousands of miles from its homeland.
0:13:13 > 0:13:17Samye Ling was the first Tibetan Buddhist Centre
0:13:17 > 0:13:19to be established in the West.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22Today, David's meeting nun Annie.
0:13:22 > 0:13:27- Hello.- Hello. I'm Annie, you're David.- David Harper.
0:13:27 > 0:13:32Fantastic. I mean, what a place to find in Scotland.
0:13:32 > 0:13:35Yes, it is a bit surprising, isn't it? Maybe you should see around it.
0:13:35 > 0:13:37- Can I show you the temple? - Yes, will you?
0:13:37 > 0:13:42Samye Ling is home to around 16 monks, nuns and volunteers.
0:13:42 > 0:13:47It gets its name from Samye, the first monastery to open in Tibet
0:13:47 > 0:13:50and "ling" meaning "place."
0:13:50 > 0:13:54In the late '60s, two Tibetan monks came to the site to study English
0:13:54 > 0:13:59and began building Samye Ling into what it is today.
0:13:59 > 0:14:02I don't know about you but David Harper looks quite at home.
0:14:03 > 0:14:09This grand victory stupa is a shrine dedicated to honouring the dead.
0:14:09 > 0:14:11It's quite a dramatic building, isn't it?
0:14:11 > 0:14:15I mean, it really is a great symbol. Noticeable.
0:14:15 > 0:14:20It's certainly noticeable. You'll find stupas in many Buddhist places.
0:14:20 > 0:14:25On a visit to Scotland in 1993, the Dalai Lama came to Samye Ling.
0:14:25 > 0:14:31It was he who chose the specific site for the stupa's construction.
0:14:31 > 0:14:36It's quite something to have the Dalai Lama visit your monastery.
0:14:36 > 0:14:38Yes, it was wonderful. Very nice.
0:14:38 > 0:14:42Each day the nuns and monks light up to 1,000 candles
0:14:42 > 0:14:45in the Butterlamp House.
0:14:45 > 0:14:50The illumination is seen as a symbol of transforming an everyday mind
0:14:50 > 0:14:53into one capable of enlightenment.
0:14:53 > 0:14:58- So, here we are.- My gosh. It's very atmospheric. Oh, it's warm.
0:14:58 > 0:14:59It's lovely and warm, yes.
0:14:59 > 0:15:03Everyday we light at least 108 candles
0:15:03 > 0:15:08and on special days we offer all 1,000 candles.
0:15:08 > 0:15:10It must be a great communal job.
0:15:10 > 0:15:12How long does it take to light 1,000 candles?
0:15:12 > 0:15:15Well, if there are a lot of people, it doesn't take very long at all.
0:15:15 > 0:15:16That's a very good answer.
0:15:18 > 0:15:22But the most visually arresting part of Samye Ling
0:15:22 > 0:15:25is the magnificent shrine room.
0:15:25 > 0:15:27- Oh, my goodness gracious. - So, here we are.
0:15:29 > 0:15:32I have got to say, I love colour.
0:15:32 > 0:15:35Yes, you've definitely come to the right place.
0:15:35 > 0:15:37What would this part of the temple be?
0:15:37 > 0:15:42This is our main shrine room where we do prayers and meditation.
0:15:42 > 0:15:47Tibetan Buddhism's very rich, as you can see by the colours.
0:15:47 > 0:15:48But also in the rituals,
0:15:48 > 0:15:51so there's a great abundance of different things that we do here.
0:15:51 > 0:15:55Buddhism began over 2,500 years ago
0:15:55 > 0:15:59when Prince Siddhartha Gautama believed he'd found
0:15:59 > 0:16:01spiritual enlightenment through a profound
0:16:01 > 0:16:04understanding of the causes of human suffering.
0:16:04 > 0:16:08Upon this realisation he became known as Buddha - the awakened one.
0:16:08 > 0:16:13- And this is he.- This is how he's usually depicted.- OK.
0:16:13 > 0:16:16So there's Buddha himself in the centre and behind there's
0:16:16 > 0:16:21a kind of frieze and that shows what we call the 12 deeds of the Buddha.
0:16:21 > 0:16:23So, events from his life.
0:16:23 > 0:16:26Meditation is a key part of Buddhist life.
0:16:26 > 0:16:28Could you prepare me for meditation?
0:16:28 > 0:16:31I could explain one of two things, according to my understanding
0:16:31 > 0:16:34- and then you could try them. - I would love to.
0:16:34 > 0:16:38The nuns and monks have two meditation sessions per day,
0:16:38 > 0:16:40each lasting one hour.
0:16:40 > 0:16:46- So...- Yes, you sit down. We cross our legs.
0:16:46 > 0:16:50- Usually, we sit with our palms one on top of the other.- OK.
0:16:50 > 0:16:52The back straight.
0:16:52 > 0:16:54But quite relaxed.
0:16:56 > 0:16:59And then gradually, when you're ready,
0:16:59 > 0:17:04just follow the movement of the breath, in and out.
0:17:04 > 0:17:07David looks quite the part sitting there.
0:17:07 > 0:17:10I think we should leave him to enjoy his meditation.
0:17:13 > 0:17:17But later, David picks up Paul and the two turn in for the night.
0:17:17 > 0:17:18Nighty-night.
0:17:20 > 0:17:23It's the start of a new day and after a good night's kip,
0:17:23 > 0:17:25someone's feeling optimistic.
0:17:27 > 0:17:30Well, I've got to tell you something, Paul. It's in the bag.
0:17:30 > 0:17:32PAUL LAUGHS
0:17:32 > 0:17:34What's that? Your packed lunch?
0:17:34 > 0:17:39Ha-ha(!) Yesterday, David spent £55 on the measuring ladles,
0:17:39 > 0:17:46a yacht and a clay bust of Robert Burns, leaving him £217.24 today.
0:17:48 > 0:17:52Paul parted with considerably more - £270 on a silver spoon,
0:17:52 > 0:17:56a copper kettle, a copper jug, the Orkney chair, a toy horse,
0:17:56 > 0:17:58and three books on Freemasonry,
0:17:58 > 0:18:02leaving him £194.90.
0:18:02 > 0:18:07Today the boys are shopping just outside the historical market town
0:18:07 > 0:18:09of Biggar in South Lanarkshire.
0:18:09 > 0:18:13They're starting in the same shop together - Sunnyside Antiques.
0:18:13 > 0:18:15- Are you in a hurry?- Of course I'm in a hurry!
0:18:15 > 0:18:18- It's cold. It's wet. Why don't we get in?- You're panicking, admit it.
0:18:18 > 0:18:19Where do we go?
0:18:19 > 0:18:22Someone's keen to get in first.
0:18:22 > 0:18:25Where...? That's somebody's house!
0:18:25 > 0:18:29- There's a shed!- I'm sorry. I don't know what I'm doing.
0:18:32 > 0:18:34- Hello there.- Hello.
0:18:34 > 0:18:37- Nice to see you. I'm Mark. - Yes, you are.
0:18:37 > 0:18:40- Hello, Mark. I'm David.- Hi, David. I'm Mark.- Nice to see you.
0:18:40 > 0:18:43Pleasantries dispensed with, it's time to bag a bargain.
0:18:43 > 0:18:48With our two go-getters squeezed into the same small shop together,
0:18:48 > 0:18:52they're trying to out-manoeuvre each other to find the bargains first.
0:18:52 > 0:18:55It looks like David's got the lead on Paul.
0:18:55 > 0:19:00- Good shape to it, hasn't it? - No, that's...- It's nice.
0:19:00 > 0:19:01What sort of money, Mark?
0:19:01 > 0:19:03- It is 235.- Right.
0:19:03 > 0:19:05You've got what? 30 quid?
0:19:05 > 0:19:07BOTH LAUGH
0:19:09 > 0:19:10That would blow David's budget.
0:19:10 > 0:19:14Paul, meanwhile, is looking for something to increase his lead.
0:19:14 > 0:19:17I've got to ask, Mark, you've got nothing military kicking about,
0:19:17 > 0:19:19have you? I know everyone probably...
0:19:19 > 0:19:21I haven't at the moment, no, I'm sorry.
0:19:21 > 0:19:25- Some Masonic pieces. - Do tell.
0:19:25 > 0:19:28Down there in that bottom cabinet.
0:19:28 > 0:19:33This Masonic jewel could complement the books he bought yesterday.
0:19:33 > 0:19:36I would have to sell this on its own.
0:19:36 > 0:19:38£30. No tremendous money in it.
0:19:38 > 0:19:42Meanwhile, David's mind is still on his big comeback,
0:19:42 > 0:19:44ensuring every purchase makes a profit.
0:19:46 > 0:19:47And the age for that?
0:19:47 > 0:19:50I would say probably...
0:19:50 > 0:19:53- Yeah, it's pretty fresh, isn't it? - Yeah.- It's nice, though.
0:19:53 > 0:19:56It's a silver-plated wine bottle pourer.
0:19:57 > 0:19:59Is it cheap, cheap, Mark?
0:19:59 > 0:20:01Er...it's 25.
0:20:01 > 0:20:05- Lots of work in it.- Yeah. - It's silver wire.
0:20:05 > 0:20:06Erm... I do like that.
0:20:06 > 0:20:09And may be difficult to age precisely
0:20:09 > 0:20:11as there are no marks on it.
0:20:11 > 0:20:14It's very cleverly made, isn't it? It's wicker, isn't it?
0:20:14 > 0:20:16It is. But in a white metal.
0:20:16 > 0:20:20Gosh. If that was silver, that's several hundreds of pounds' worth.
0:20:20 > 0:20:23What's the absolute, absolute depth on that for me?
0:20:23 > 0:20:26Bear in mind Laidlaw is all ears.
0:20:26 > 0:20:28BOTH LAUGH
0:20:28 > 0:20:29Have you got a pen?
0:20:29 > 0:20:32A pen? What's he up to now?
0:20:32 > 0:20:35Secret negotiations, Paul Laidlaw.
0:20:35 > 0:20:38Well, at least he's not flipping a coin again.
0:20:38 > 0:20:41And remember, you can't pay for things with an IOU.
0:20:44 > 0:20:49"Please help me. I'm in big trouble. Will you take £10?" The chancer.
0:20:51 > 0:20:53And Mark's taking it.
0:20:53 > 0:20:56Mark, you are an absolute gentleman. Thank you very much indeed.
0:20:56 > 0:20:58- Good luck. - HE LAUGHS
0:20:58 > 0:20:59Just destroy that evidence.
0:20:59 > 0:21:03That worked a treat, then. And he's managed to knock another £8
0:21:03 > 0:21:04off Mark's best price.
0:21:04 > 0:21:10That is an absolute stonker. It's gorgeous quality. Love it.
0:21:10 > 0:21:13Let's hope the buyers at auction love it just as much.
0:21:14 > 0:21:18Paul is looking at some costume jewellery.
0:21:18 > 0:21:25- Is that a job lot...?- I can do as a job lot, if you'd like. Erm...
0:21:25 > 0:21:27- 25.- 25 quid the lot. How much are they?
0:21:27 > 0:21:29I'll do those for ten.
0:21:31 > 0:21:34- Good man.- Good. - No harm done. Good job.
0:21:34 > 0:21:36£10 for a silver brooch and bangle,
0:21:36 > 0:21:40which will make up a nice silvery lot with the spoon from yesterday.
0:21:40 > 0:21:43I'll just shove them in my pocket.
0:21:43 > 0:21:45Having completed his shopping,
0:21:45 > 0:21:48Paul is off to Wanlockhead in Dumfries and Galloway.
0:21:49 > 0:21:52Yesterday, David visited somewhere you wouldn't
0:21:52 > 0:21:57expect to find in Scotland and today it's Paul's turn.
0:21:57 > 0:22:00Gold panning is usually associated with North America,
0:22:00 > 0:22:03but was also a big industry in parts of Scotland.
0:22:03 > 0:22:07Unbeknown to many, there's still gold in the hills.
0:22:07 > 0:22:11Paul's headed to the Museum of Lead Mining and is meeting retired
0:22:11 > 0:22:17gold panner Charlie Smart to hear about the gold beneath his feet.
0:22:17 > 0:22:19- Is it Charlie?- It is, Paul, yes.
0:22:19 > 0:22:21Great to see you!
0:22:21 > 0:22:23- It's lovely to meet you.- Likewise.
0:22:23 > 0:22:26- I have been looking forward to this. - Good.
0:22:26 > 0:22:30Who knew there was gold to be found in southern Scotland?
0:22:30 > 0:22:34In the 16th century, the Lowther Hills were the focus of a gold rush.
0:22:34 > 0:22:38People travelled from far and wide as word spread that there
0:22:38 > 0:22:42was gold in the hills or flowing through the Mennock Water.
0:22:42 > 0:22:45One speculator mined the area for three years
0:22:45 > 0:22:48and extracted gold worth £100,000 -
0:22:48 > 0:22:52that's more than £24m in today's money.
0:22:53 > 0:22:56I see, behind you, some glittery stuff. What's all this?
0:22:56 > 0:22:58This is our gold display.
0:22:58 > 0:23:03- All this gold here...- No! - ..is Mennock gold.
0:23:03 > 0:23:06I expected dust. They're like breakfast cereals.
0:23:06 > 0:23:07Oh, yes. Yeah.
0:23:07 > 0:23:09- This...- Wow!
0:23:09 > 0:23:12This, actually, this nugget, that is actually
0:23:12 > 0:23:17a model of the biggest nugget that's been found in the Mennock.
0:23:17 > 0:23:20- You would know about that. - That you would.
0:23:20 > 0:23:24- In 1878?- Yes.- Wow!
0:23:24 > 0:23:28This one here is the biggest one that's been found, probably,
0:23:28 > 0:23:33since the war...and that's 4.8 grams.
0:23:33 > 0:23:34Very healthy.
0:23:34 > 0:23:38I can show you what a friend of mine has found
0:23:38 > 0:23:41- and what she's had done with it. - Right.
0:23:42 > 0:23:45No! She went to the jewellers and bought that.
0:23:45 > 0:23:49No. This is all... She's had all this made...
0:23:49 > 0:23:53from gold which is panned in this area,
0:23:53 > 0:23:57except that one and that is an Alaskan nugget.
0:23:57 > 0:24:01But if you look at that, you can see the difference in the colours.
0:24:01 > 0:24:04Why a difference in colours?
0:24:04 > 0:24:07It's the purity of the gold.
0:24:07 > 0:24:11The gold in this area is around 22 carat.
0:24:11 > 0:24:16It can vary in quite short distances of river,
0:24:16 > 0:24:19but it is exceptionally good gold.
0:24:19 > 0:24:20It was inevitable, was it now,
0:24:20 > 0:24:23that Scottish gold would be better than other people's?
0:24:23 > 0:24:24Well, that's true.
0:24:24 > 0:24:25BOTH LAUGH
0:24:25 > 0:24:29Gold panners would use a variety of methods to extract
0:24:29 > 0:24:31gold from the riverbed.
0:24:31 > 0:24:34This reproduction of a rocker pan would involve loading it with
0:24:34 > 0:24:38gravel from the riverbed and rocking it back and forth
0:24:38 > 0:24:40until the gold dropped through.
0:24:41 > 0:24:46Then at the end of the day, just gather the gold out of the end.
0:24:46 > 0:24:48- Easy as that, he says.- Yeah.
0:24:48 > 0:24:50My...word.
0:24:50 > 0:24:52I mean, I will be delighted to show you panning
0:24:52 > 0:24:54if you want to come with me.
0:24:54 > 0:24:56Charlie, you're not going to have to offer twice.
0:24:56 > 0:24:58Right. Come on then.
0:24:58 > 0:25:02Gold still runs through the rivers to this day.
0:25:02 > 0:25:06Charlie has given Paul some waders to squeeze into.
0:25:06 > 0:25:09I need a hand getting them off!
0:25:09 > 0:25:13And we're off down to the Mennock Water to see how it's done.
0:25:13 > 0:25:14Where do you want me?
0:25:14 > 0:25:18- Well, if you want to stand here. - In there? Is that all right?
0:25:18 > 0:25:21- You're all right there. - I don't want to muddy your water.
0:25:21 > 0:25:22Gold is very heavy
0:25:22 > 0:25:25and will always sink deep to the bottom of the riverbed.
0:25:25 > 0:25:29Panners have to dig deep into the bedrock, or sand layer,
0:25:29 > 0:25:31as that's where the gold will be.
0:25:31 > 0:25:34The idea is to shake it back and forth,
0:25:34 > 0:25:37so the gold falls to the bottom of the pan.
0:25:37 > 0:25:41If done correctly, and with a bit of luck, you could strike...
0:25:41 > 0:25:44MUSIC: "Gold" by Spandau Ballet
0:25:44 > 0:25:46Oh, my word!
0:25:46 > 0:25:48HE LAUGHS
0:25:48 > 0:25:50- The first one you did!- Aye.
0:25:51 > 0:25:54- There's gold in them thar hills, Charlie!- There certainly is.- What?!
0:25:54 > 0:25:56NARRATOR LAUGHS
0:25:56 > 0:26:01It's a genuine, but miniscule, flake of pure gold. Extraordinary.
0:26:01 > 0:26:02Paul's eyes sure have lit up.
0:26:03 > 0:26:05Wow!
0:26:05 > 0:26:07Should we be keeping this to ourselves?
0:26:07 > 0:26:09BOTH LAUGH
0:26:09 > 0:26:14It seemed too easy, but will it be as easy for Paul?
0:26:14 > 0:26:16Any great big nuggets?
0:26:16 > 0:26:20Right. So there's no fortunes being wasted in there, so I can just...
0:26:20 > 0:26:21Just empty that back in the river.
0:26:21 > 0:26:23NARRATOR LAUGHS
0:26:23 > 0:26:27Paul's been shaking the pan for ages, but no sign of any gold yet.
0:26:28 > 0:26:31I'm getting worried. I'm running out of sand!
0:26:31 > 0:26:34- You've got one bit. - Is that a wee bit there?- Yeah.
0:26:34 > 0:26:35Oh, my word.
0:26:35 > 0:26:37Laidlaw's gold.
0:26:37 > 0:26:41Hardly enough to retire on though, but it's pure Scottish gold.
0:26:42 > 0:26:44That was too easy.
0:26:44 > 0:26:47Mind you, I say it was easy. The back was going, the wrists were going.
0:26:47 > 0:26:49It was all falling apart there.
0:26:49 > 0:26:51I was putting on a really brave face,
0:26:51 > 0:26:55but it was all worth it for those, frankly, boulders of gold.
0:26:55 > 0:26:58Boulders? I think you need your eyes tested.
0:26:58 > 0:27:00I'm getting gold rush fever.
0:27:00 > 0:27:02Ha! That'll explain it.
0:27:02 > 0:27:04Charlie...
0:27:04 > 0:27:06that's a pretty serious experience you just gave there.
0:27:06 > 0:27:10- You are a good man. - I'm glad you've enjoyed it, Paul.
0:27:10 > 0:27:13Whilst Paul considers what to do with his newfound gold wealth,
0:27:13 > 0:27:18David has made his way along to Moffat in Dumfries and Galloway.
0:27:19 > 0:27:24He's checking out the family-run Lothlorien Emporium.
0:27:24 > 0:27:25As it's his final shop,
0:27:25 > 0:27:29David really needs to find something that will put him out in the lead.
0:27:33 > 0:27:37- Hello.- Hello.- Hello. Are you Jean, actually?
0:27:37 > 0:27:38- I'm Linda.- Linda.
0:27:38 > 0:27:41- Yes.- I wonder where I got Jean from. I've no idea.
0:27:41 > 0:27:44- Hello.- Nice to meet you.- Hello, Linda. I'm David. Nice to see you.
0:27:44 > 0:27:46Whoops!
0:27:46 > 0:27:50Getting the owner's name wrong won't bode well for getting a discount.
0:27:50 > 0:27:53This family-run shop sells an eclectic mix of items,
0:27:53 > 0:27:56including furniture, silverware and antique toys.
0:27:56 > 0:27:59Surely he can find a bargain here?
0:27:59 > 0:28:01This is like...
0:28:01 > 0:28:03last chance saloon again, isn't it?
0:28:03 > 0:28:07The final opportunity to buy something really...powerful.
0:28:08 > 0:28:12David's big comeback continues as he looks for something to deliver
0:28:12 > 0:28:13that knockout blow.
0:28:15 > 0:28:19Could these early 20th century hickory Shafter golf clubs
0:28:19 > 0:28:22get him out of the bunker and back on to the green?
0:28:22 > 0:28:23They're priced at £5 each.
0:28:25 > 0:28:26I'm no expert in golf clubs,
0:28:26 > 0:28:31but I would think they must be...
0:28:31 > 0:28:35oh, 1930s. Would you...? Would you think, Linda?
0:28:35 > 0:28:39- 1910.- You think 1910? A bit earlier?
0:28:39 > 0:28:40It's Linda's husband Derek.
0:28:40 > 0:28:42He seems to know a little bit about them.
0:28:42 > 0:28:45Hi, Derek. Well, you might know more about these golf clubs than me.
0:28:45 > 0:28:47Talk to me about them.
0:28:47 > 0:28:49Not too much, but I know that, usually in Scotland,
0:28:49 > 0:28:53most of the time, it's the names on the clubs that they look for.
0:28:53 > 0:28:55Carnoustie. That one's Carnoustie.
0:28:55 > 0:28:58Oh, that one's Glasgow. That's a Glasgow maker.
0:28:58 > 0:28:59That one's from Glasgow, yes.
0:28:59 > 0:29:02I tell you, the guy that buys these, or the woman who buys these,
0:29:02 > 0:29:04they're not going to use them.
0:29:04 > 0:29:06They're not going to go and play golf with them
0:29:06 > 0:29:08cos they're probably not going to do very well.
0:29:08 > 0:29:11Derek is offering something additional that may
0:29:11 > 0:29:15complement the golf clubs and create an interesting little golfing lot.
0:29:16 > 0:29:18OK. So, that is something...
0:29:18 > 0:29:21Do we have a brand on there?
0:29:23 > 0:29:25Just says golfing lighter.
0:29:25 > 0:29:29- It's pretty new. It's maybe 1980s, isn't it?- It doesn't say.
0:29:29 > 0:29:311980S? Hardly an antique.
0:29:31 > 0:29:34I'm losing the plot here in a big way. In a big way.
0:29:34 > 0:29:35You certainly are.
0:29:35 > 0:29:39I'm going to be very cheeky and offer you 20 quid...
0:29:39 > 0:29:44for the lot...as a cheeky little lot number.
0:29:44 > 0:29:46- Do you reckon?- I think that would be all right.
0:29:46 > 0:29:49- Should we say yes...without even asking him?- No.
0:29:49 > 0:29:52Perfect. Sorry, Derek, the deal's been done.
0:29:52 > 0:29:55The deal might be done, but Derek is back with two other items
0:29:55 > 0:29:57to throw in as part of the lot.
0:29:58 > 0:30:00Oh, look at that.
0:30:00 > 0:30:04And we have the golf Go For the Green authentic golf action game.
0:30:04 > 0:30:10It's a 1,500-piece golf jigsaw and a board game from the 1970s.
0:30:10 > 0:30:13- Thank you, you two.- You're welcome. - Linda, you've been absolutely gorgeous.
0:30:13 > 0:30:18- And Derek, thank you very much. Very helpful.- You're welcome. - Really appreciate it, thank you.
0:30:18 > 0:30:21What a very funky auction lot, eh?
0:30:21 > 0:30:24Funky?! What is he talking about?
0:30:24 > 0:30:26That's probably my biggest earner!
0:30:26 > 0:30:31- I bet you that's the biggest earner. - Well, we shall soon see.
0:30:31 > 0:30:33Four early 19th century golf clubs,
0:30:33 > 0:30:38a novelty golf lighter, a jigsaw and a board game, all for just £20.
0:30:38 > 0:30:41A fabulous shot, and I think you will find
0:30:41 > 0:30:43that was almost professional.
0:30:43 > 0:30:45Professional amateur, perhaps.
0:30:47 > 0:30:51With the shopping now complete, it's time to reveal who bought what.
0:30:51 > 0:30:54- Shall I go first?- Yeah, let's. - Are you ready?- This is it.
0:30:54 > 0:30:56OK, get ready, this...
0:30:57 > 0:30:59..is the item.
0:30:59 > 0:31:02BOTH LAUGH
0:31:04 > 0:31:09- Oh, man!- Do you remember him?- I do remember him.- Do you remember him? - Yeah.
0:31:09 > 0:31:14Erm, OK, how much did the Scottish bard cost you?
0:31:14 > 0:31:17- The Scottish bard...- So down to the nitty-gritty.
0:31:17 > 0:31:21- What did it cost me? £20. - Does it look anything like him?
0:31:21 > 0:31:23Of course it looks like him.
0:31:24 > 0:31:26- It looks nothing like him!- Ha-ha-ha!
0:31:26 > 0:31:30Right, that's... going to make you a profit.
0:31:30 > 0:31:31A profit, maybe,
0:31:31 > 0:31:35but it looks more like Robbie Williams than Robbie Burns.
0:31:35 > 0:31:39- Is there any age to the pond yacht, or model yacht?- It's no great age.
0:31:39 > 0:31:42- 20 or 30 years of age.- OK. - 1930s in its style.
0:31:42 > 0:31:45It's a really handsome hull.
0:31:45 > 0:31:47- That is a nice thing.- It is, yes.
0:31:48 > 0:31:52What does the opposition think of David's golf clubs?
0:31:52 > 0:31:58I can see why you bought hickory-shafted irons and a wood, OK?
0:31:58 > 0:32:00- With the lighter.- The lighter, I actually really like that.
0:32:00 > 0:32:04- Yeah, and - hello, with a jigsaw... - This is the bit I don't like.
0:32:04 > 0:32:06- ..and a game.- I don't think they bring anything to the party.
0:32:06 > 0:32:11It's golf-related. I'm building an interesting lot, Paul.
0:32:11 > 0:32:13- It's an interesting lot.- OK.
0:32:13 > 0:32:15But is it more interesting than Paul's?
0:32:15 > 0:32:18- Orkney chair.- It's a lovely chair. - I love those.
0:32:18 > 0:32:21Isn't that a belting good thing?
0:32:21 > 0:32:25- That's a nice chair. - I think I got a bargain.
0:32:25 > 0:32:28- How much will you make on that? - I think it's worth 200, 250.
0:32:28 > 0:32:31- OK, very interesting.- There's a wee bit in it.- It's a nice piece.
0:32:31 > 0:32:34Talk to me about the copper. It's a nice shape.
0:32:34 > 0:32:35Designed by... DAVID GASPS
0:32:35 > 0:32:41- Not Dresser?- As good. WAS Benson. - Is it marked?
0:32:41 > 0:32:45- Nope.- Are you sure? You might want to check the handle.
0:32:45 > 0:32:46Oh...
0:32:48 > 0:32:54Gee, Gods Almichty! I missed it. Read the handle, behold.
0:32:54 > 0:32:57DAVID GASPS, PAUL LAUGHS
0:32:57 > 0:33:01- It's well spotted, a lovely design. - Benson's patent.- Lovely design.
0:33:01 > 0:33:04Well, you were in the same shop and walked right past it, David.
0:33:04 > 0:33:10- It's been another good, fun journey. - Yeah. Oh, it's definitely been that!
0:33:10 > 0:33:13It's not over yet. We want to know what you really think.
0:33:13 > 0:33:16The Benson jug, I got a bit carried away with the Benson name.
0:33:16 > 0:33:20He's a great name, there's no doubt about it. And well found, Laidlaw.
0:33:20 > 0:33:24The chair, that's a very, very good chair.
0:33:24 > 0:33:26It could sell for 120, it really could.
0:33:26 > 0:33:32However, knowing Paul Laidlaw, it may well make 280. Who knows?
0:33:32 > 0:33:35That's the danger one, but it could make him £100.
0:33:35 > 0:33:39I wouldnae have bought anything Mr Harper bought!
0:33:39 > 0:33:44However, the only one that's really guaranteed to do him quite well
0:33:44 > 0:33:49is the yacht, that's a smart thing, very decorative, a good thing
0:33:49 > 0:33:53and a hell of a price. So, yeah, he'll do all right.
0:33:53 > 0:33:56Look, we just don't know. It'll be a nail-biter. Magic.
0:33:58 > 0:34:02After shopping in the Southern Lowlands, it's up to the
0:34:02 > 0:34:06central belt of Scotland for auction in Paisley in Renfrewshire.
0:34:08 > 0:34:10Paisley is the largest town in Scotland.
0:34:10 > 0:34:14The Abbey has been a place of worship since the 12th century
0:34:14 > 0:34:18and it's believed William Wallace was educated here as a boy.
0:34:18 > 0:34:21Whilst our Bravehearts have made it to Paisley,
0:34:21 > 0:34:23the red Triumph hasn't. It broke down en route,
0:34:23 > 0:34:26so we've given them a new one.
0:34:26 > 0:34:28This time, a 1965 MG Midget.
0:34:29 > 0:34:34- The old car has gone to classic car heaven.- Seriously?
0:34:34 > 0:34:37- Or at least part of it has. - What part of it?
0:34:37 > 0:34:39The important bit - the bit that makes it go!
0:34:39 > 0:34:42It was probably all that weight of Paul's gold.
0:34:44 > 0:34:48The auctioneers are a merger of two family-run firms who have
0:34:48 > 0:34:50been in the business since 1848.
0:34:50 > 0:34:55Auctioneer Stephen Maxwell is at the podium today and unsurprisingly,
0:34:55 > 0:34:59he too has some concerns about that bust of Robert Burns.
0:35:01 > 0:35:04It was brought in to me, I had no idea who the statue was of.
0:35:04 > 0:35:07And indeed, most of our customers have all come and ask me,
0:35:07 > 0:35:10who is the subject of the bust?
0:35:10 > 0:35:13So I don't think it's going to do particularly well.
0:35:13 > 0:35:16The nicest item today would be the antique Orkney child's chair.
0:35:16 > 0:35:19Should sell well. They're always very popular items.
0:35:19 > 0:35:20The condition's not great,
0:35:20 > 0:35:22but there's been a lot of interest so far
0:35:22 > 0:35:24and should do well in the auction.
0:35:24 > 0:35:28The Edwardian horse child's toy, again,
0:35:28 > 0:35:31child's antique toys - always a popular field.
0:35:31 > 0:35:36David started this leg with £272.24 and has gone on to spend
0:35:36 > 0:35:40a paltry £85 on five auction lots.
0:35:43 > 0:35:47Paul, meanwhile, began with £464.90
0:35:47 > 0:35:51and has parted with a laudable £280, also for five lots.
0:35:53 > 0:35:56The buyers are waiting, so let the auction begin.
0:35:57 > 0:36:01First up are Paul's silver spoon, brooch and bangle.
0:36:01 > 0:36:05- Can we say £20 for the lot? - No, let's say a fiver.
0:36:05 > 0:36:06All silver, start me at ten then.
0:36:06 > 0:36:08Nice and cheap. Thank you, ten I'm bid.
0:36:08 > 0:36:13- £12. 15, 18.- No, no!- 20, and two. 25, 28.
0:36:13 > 0:36:16The bid's with the gentleman, £30.
0:36:16 > 0:36:18You're out. The bid's now at the back with the gentleman,
0:36:18 > 0:36:20selling at £30.
0:36:20 > 0:36:25A few pounds' profit, but after costs, there won't be much left.
0:36:25 > 0:36:27It would be fabulous if it had made a tenner.
0:36:28 > 0:36:33Next, will David's wine bottle pourer deliver him profits?
0:36:33 > 0:36:36- Straight in, £20 there for the wine bottle holder.- Come on!
0:36:36 > 0:36:39- £22 with the lady. 25.- Come on!- 28.
0:36:39 > 0:36:41It's with the lady, in the room at 28.
0:36:41 > 0:36:45- Come on!- Any advance, all done? We're selling then, at £28.
0:36:45 > 0:36:49David more than doubled his money on that. He's off to a great start.
0:36:49 > 0:36:52- It's all right, it's all right. - It's a good result.- It's all right.
0:36:52 > 0:36:56David was very impressed earlier by Paul's copper Benson jug,
0:36:56 > 0:37:00but will it and the kettle impress the Paisley bidders?
0:37:00 > 0:37:04- Ten to get started. Thank you, sir. £10, I have.- £10, ridiculous.
0:37:04 > 0:37:06To my left. Do we have 12? 12 bid.
0:37:06 > 0:37:10- 15?- No.- 18?- No!- No? With the gent at the back, 18 has it.
0:37:10 > 0:37:13Are we all done at £18?
0:37:13 > 0:37:17Paul had hoped for a big profit from that, but after costs,
0:37:17 > 0:37:19he breaks even again.
0:37:19 > 0:37:23That was Benson. I love Benson's stuff.
0:37:24 > 0:37:27I used to. He's dead to me now.
0:37:27 > 0:37:30Next, it's time to measure up David's brass kitchen ladles.
0:37:30 > 0:37:33- Can we say £30?- Oh, yeah.- Don't say £30.- I think 30 would be good.
0:37:33 > 0:37:36So, start me at £20. Your measures at £20.
0:37:36 > 0:37:37- £20, take them.- It's not happening.
0:37:37 > 0:37:41- They're worth that, aren't they? - £15, then, to get me started.
0:37:41 > 0:37:44- No, it's wishful thinking. - £15, seven of them, £10, then.
0:37:44 > 0:37:46Ten, thank you, I'm bid ten there. 12 at the door.
0:37:46 > 0:37:50- No, the gent at the door has it. 12, 15?- Fabulous. That's it!
0:37:50 > 0:37:53- You're out. The gent to my right has it.- Come on.
0:37:53 > 0:37:55- Come on!- Are we all done at £18?
0:37:55 > 0:37:57A good result for David.
0:37:57 > 0:38:01His brass ladles have outshone Paul's Benson jug.
0:38:01 > 0:38:05Benson - Smenson! Rubbish!
0:38:05 > 0:38:07So far, Paul isn't making much headway.
0:38:07 > 0:38:11Could he get ahead with the Freemasonry books?
0:38:11 > 0:38:13£20, then. Come on, for three.
0:38:13 > 0:38:1520, thank you, madam. 20 I'm bid with the lady.
0:38:15 > 0:38:1922 with the gentleman, and five, 28, 30, and two, 35.
0:38:19 > 0:38:22- No, no, no!- 38, 40, and two.
0:38:22 > 0:38:25You're out. With the gentleman at £42.
0:38:25 > 0:38:28- Are we all done at 42?- It's not enough.- 45, new bidder. 48.
0:38:28 > 0:38:31- No, no.- Madam?- Keep going.
0:38:31 > 0:38:33- With the gentleman to my left here at £50.- Don't weaken.
0:38:33 > 0:38:38- Five?- No.- You're out. With the gentleman. We're selling at £55.
0:38:38 > 0:38:40- Wasn't it worth it?- No!
0:38:40 > 0:38:42A great result for Paul.
0:38:42 > 0:38:46After a lacklustre start, he's beginning to catch up.
0:38:46 > 0:38:51- The Laidlaw is coming back.- Oooh!
0:38:51 > 0:38:54Next, it's time to find out what the bidders think
0:38:54 > 0:38:58of David's clay model of Robbie Burns.
0:38:58 > 0:39:01£20, then? £20, thank you, sir. I have £20.
0:39:01 > 0:39:05- Good taste.- Any advance at 20? Do we have 22?
0:39:05 > 0:39:08- It's with the gentleman at 22. - Come on.- Are we all done?- No!
0:39:08 > 0:39:11- 22, thank you, sir at the back. - Yes!- 25?
0:39:11 > 0:39:12You're out? That was very quick.
0:39:12 > 0:39:15Still the same gentleman, then, at £25.
0:39:15 > 0:39:17David had high hopes for that,
0:39:17 > 0:39:20but high hopes haven't led to high profits.
0:39:20 > 0:39:24A fiver profit on our Robbie Burns. It's ridiculous!
0:39:26 > 0:39:29Will David's pond yacht sail him into the lead?
0:39:29 > 0:39:35Start me at 20, then? At £20? £20 bid. And two, 25, 28? You're out.
0:39:35 > 0:39:39The bid's to my left at £28. At £30, and two.
0:39:39 > 0:39:42- 35. 38.- Come on. Come on.
0:39:42 > 0:39:45- No, the bid's to my left at 30. - Come on, no.- Are you bidding, sir?
0:39:45 > 0:39:46£40, new bidder.
0:39:46 > 0:39:50- 42.- Everybody'll have a bite of that.- 45?- Come on.
0:39:50 > 0:39:56- 48, 50, and five.- Yes.- I told you. - 60, and five?
0:39:56 > 0:40:00- Yes.- No, the bid's to my left with the gentleman at £65.
0:40:00 > 0:40:04That is a remarkable £40 profit. Well, he did well there.
0:40:04 > 0:40:05I've got one more item.
0:40:05 > 0:40:08Yeah, and you're not going to do very well with that!
0:40:09 > 0:40:12You've had your moment of glory there, mate!
0:40:12 > 0:40:16Next, Paul's toy horse is under starter's orders.
0:40:16 > 0:40:19Starting on commission at £30, and two.
0:40:19 > 0:40:24- 35, 38, 40, and two.- No.- 45. It's your bid, sir, to my left.
0:40:24 > 0:40:2748, it's a lady, £50, and five.
0:40:27 > 0:40:29- 60, and five.- No.
0:40:29 > 0:40:33No, it's now with the lady, we're selling to the room at £65?
0:40:33 > 0:40:34Gone.
0:40:34 > 0:40:35The horse has bolted,
0:40:35 > 0:40:39and significantly boosted Paul's profits.
0:40:39 > 0:40:42I have to say, this is neck and neck.
0:40:42 > 0:40:46And my big spend's still to come.
0:40:46 > 0:40:49Ready to tee off is David's final lot - the golfing set.
0:40:49 > 0:40:54- £20, then, to get me started at 20? £20 I'm bid.- Come on.
0:40:54 > 0:40:57- With the gentleman here at 20, I have 22 at the back.- How dare you!
0:40:57 > 0:41:02- 25, 28, £30. 32?- Come on. - You're out?
0:41:02 > 0:41:05- At the very back.- Come on. - What is happening here?
0:41:05 > 0:41:09- Are we all done at £32? Gone.- More than enough, drop that hammer.
0:41:09 > 0:41:12It's another little profit, it's another little profit.
0:41:12 > 0:41:17A proverbial hole-in-one for David, collecting a tidy £12 profit.
0:41:17 > 0:41:21It all comes down to the last lot - Paul's Orkney chair.
0:41:21 > 0:41:25It was a big purchase, but can it deliver an even bigger profit?
0:41:25 > 0:41:30£55, I have here, £60. 65, 70, and five.
0:41:30 > 0:41:33£80, and five, at 90.
0:41:33 > 0:41:35It's now with the gentleman here, 95.
0:41:35 > 0:41:37- It's going to go up from here. - £100, and ten.
0:41:37 > 0:41:43120, 130, 140, 150, 160.
0:41:43 > 0:41:47- 170, 180.- Stop, stop!- You're out, the same gent has it.
0:41:47 > 0:41:49- Stop, stop, stop.- Oh!- Are we all done?
0:41:49 > 0:41:51We're selling, fair warning, £180...
0:41:52 > 0:41:55It was a big buy and it hasn't paid off for Paul.
0:41:55 > 0:41:57After costs, he'll make a loss on it.
0:42:00 > 0:42:03- Big brave man, I like you. - Come on, let's go.
0:42:03 > 0:42:07Auction over, it's time to do the sums.
0:42:07 > 0:42:11Paul started with £464.90 and after costs,
0:42:11 > 0:42:15made a lamentable profit of just £5.36,
0:42:15 > 0:42:21ending the leg with £470.26.
0:42:21 > 0:42:24David, however, started with £272.24
0:42:24 > 0:42:27and after auction costs,
0:42:27 > 0:42:30he made an impressive profit of £52.76,
0:42:30 > 0:42:33winning the auction and the leg.
0:42:33 > 0:42:38His total now stands at £325.
0:42:38 > 0:42:44- You smug boy! - Do winners drive? Do winners...?
0:42:44 > 0:42:45On this trip,
0:42:45 > 0:42:48David managed to pull the rug out from his opponent
0:42:48 > 0:42:51by shortening the gap and taking the auction glory,
0:42:51 > 0:42:54but Paul's still in the overall lead
0:42:54 > 0:42:57so it will all come down to the final auction.
0:42:57 > 0:42:58How exciting!
0:42:58 > 0:43:00Oh, she feels good.
0:43:00 > 0:43:03Oh, everything feels good for you right now!
0:43:03 > 0:43:07Next on Antiques Road Trip, with the last auction approaching,
0:43:07 > 0:43:11it's all to play for. David's going large...
0:43:11 > 0:43:14Here we go. It's a big lump.
0:43:14 > 0:43:17..but is Paul losing it at the last?
0:43:17 > 0:43:19I'm losing my mojo.