0:00:02 > 0:00:05- It's the nation's favourite antiques experts...- All right, viewers?
0:00:05 > 0:00:08With £200 each, a classic car and a goal -
0:00:08 > 0:00:10to scour Britain for antiques.
0:00:10 > 0:00:12I'm on fire! Yes!
0:00:12 > 0:00:13Sold! Going, going, gone.
0:00:13 > 0:00:18The aim, to make the biggest profit at auction. But it's no mean feat.
0:00:18 > 0:00:22- 50p!- There'll be worthy winners and valiant losers.
0:00:22 > 0:00:23Be a good profit.
0:00:23 > 0:00:27So, will it be the high road to glory or the slow road to disaster?
0:00:27 > 0:00:28Oh! Oooh!
0:00:28 > 0:00:30Yes!
0:00:30 > 0:00:32This is the Antiques Road Trip!
0:00:36 > 0:00:40All his week we've been hitching a ride with antique experts
0:00:40 > 0:00:42James Braxton and Helen Hall.
0:00:42 > 0:00:45- Final leg.- Yeah. I feel a bit sad.
0:00:45 > 0:00:49- I'm going to miss you, James. - Me too, Helen.
0:00:49 > 0:00:51Ahhhh, isn't that sweet?
0:00:53 > 0:00:56James has over 20 years of experience as an auctioneer
0:00:56 > 0:00:58and he knows a quality item when he sees it.
0:00:58 > 0:01:02You know, essential, a bit of a hinge.
0:01:02 > 0:01:03That's a bracket.
0:01:04 > 0:01:08Helen's expertise is music memorabilia and she's been searching
0:01:08 > 0:01:12everywhere for something that will help her soar into the lead.
0:01:12 > 0:01:14Neeeeeooooowwww!
0:01:14 > 0:01:16Yes...
0:01:16 > 0:01:19Right, they've been jollying through the country in a trusty
0:01:19 > 0:01:211974 EType Jag.
0:01:21 > 0:01:24You did so well at that last auction. That was amazing.
0:01:24 > 0:01:28- You were doubling or tripling your money on each piece.- I know!
0:01:28 > 0:01:31I can't stop smiling! How rude!
0:01:31 > 0:01:34And he's got a lot to smile about.
0:01:34 > 0:01:37James made over £100 profit at the last auction.
0:01:37 > 0:01:39No further interest?
0:01:39 > 0:01:43- What is going on? - How very vulgar of me!
0:01:44 > 0:01:49But with two auction wins each, it's all to play for in the final leg.
0:01:49 > 0:01:53- You've doubled your money! Bought for nothing.- Yeah.
0:01:53 > 0:01:57James started the trip with £200 and, after the four auctions,
0:01:57 > 0:02:01has inflated his cash to £300.26.
0:02:02 > 0:02:06Helen started her road trip with the same amount and saw her money
0:02:06 > 0:02:09shrivel to just £153.18,
0:02:09 > 0:02:13leaving James almost £150 in front.
0:02:13 > 0:02:15Don't cry!
0:02:18 > 0:02:22Our chums have travelled 500 miles, from Oswestry, in Shropshire,
0:02:22 > 0:02:24through Wales, back into England
0:02:24 > 0:02:27and en route to ending their road trip in Lewes, East Sussex.
0:02:27 > 0:02:28Wow.
0:02:30 > 0:02:34On this final leg of the trip, they begin in Hampstead,
0:02:34 > 0:02:37in North London, before heading to the last auction in Lewes.
0:02:40 > 0:02:42In the late 17th century,
0:02:42 > 0:02:45Hampstead became home to the wealthy looking to live near London's
0:02:45 > 0:02:49amenities, but far enough away from the noise and dirt.
0:02:49 > 0:02:51Today it's said to be home to more millionaires
0:02:51 > 0:02:53than any other part of Britain.
0:02:53 > 0:02:55But will the shops have prices to match?
0:02:56 > 0:03:00- Here we are.- Here we are, glorious Hampstead.- Isn't it pretty?
0:03:00 > 0:03:02- It so gorgeous.- And quiet.
0:03:02 > 0:03:06- These doors don't get any easier, do they?- No, they don't.
0:03:08 > 0:03:13First stop for James is to Hampstead Antique And Craft Emporium.
0:03:13 > 0:03:15This place opened its doors over 40 years ago
0:03:15 > 0:03:17and is home to more than 30 traders.
0:03:17 > 0:03:20So, tonnes to choose from.
0:03:20 > 0:03:25I'm ahead in the competition sort of £100. I'm just over £300.
0:03:25 > 0:03:28I've always bought things that I would have in my own home.
0:03:28 > 0:03:32It's got to be good quality materials, good design, and
0:03:32 > 0:03:37hopefully if I like it, there may be somebody else mad enough to buy it.
0:03:37 > 0:03:39Good materials, good design, that's all you need.
0:03:39 > 0:03:42He makes it sound so easy, doesn't he?
0:03:42 > 0:03:45Sometimes there are bargains to be found on your knees.
0:03:45 > 0:03:48There's nothing wrong with a bit of hard work, James.
0:03:48 > 0:03:49- Hello.- Hello!
0:03:49 > 0:03:53- James.- Good to meet you. - Nice to meet you.- Thank you so much.
0:03:53 > 0:03:57Nice to have you here in our centre.
0:03:57 > 0:03:59That's a warm welcome from dealer Jean.
0:03:59 > 0:04:02Might James find something interesting
0:04:02 > 0:04:04amongst her array of goodies? I hope so.
0:04:04 > 0:04:07I quite like this. It's quite a showy item, isn't it?
0:04:07 > 0:04:09Yes, I think it is.
0:04:09 > 0:04:11It's suffered a bash, unfortunately,
0:04:11 > 0:04:16- but it's the sheer weight of it, isn't it?- Yes.
0:04:16 > 0:04:18It's difficult for the hinge.
0:04:18 > 0:04:20It's slightly skew-whiff, but not too bad.
0:04:20 > 0:04:25- I don't think it would bother one much if they liked it, would it?- No.
0:04:25 > 0:04:28- I can see that in a rather glam bathroom, can't you?- Yes, so can I.
0:04:28 > 0:04:32- With lots of pinched hotel soaps! - Lovely, yes!
0:04:32 > 0:04:36Hey! Not that we condone such actions, James.
0:04:36 > 0:04:38It's made from onyx, which is a mineral
0:04:38 > 0:04:41from the Atlas Mountains of north-west Africa.
0:04:41 > 0:04:46- It's very, very '30s, '40s bathroom, isn't it?- Yes.
0:04:46 > 0:04:49It says '50s here.
0:04:49 > 0:04:53- Could be.- I'd rather say '50s than '40s if I'm not sure, because...
0:04:53 > 0:04:57- It's got a sort of Hollywood glam about it.- Yes, it has.
0:04:57 > 0:05:01Very Hollywood. What...What could...?
0:05:01 > 0:05:05- This is fresh in, yes?- Yes, I got it on Sunday, as a matter of fact.
0:05:05 > 0:05:10It's priced at £48 and James seems quite keen on it.
0:05:10 > 0:05:14- What could that be, Jean?- Well, I can certainly take eight off.
0:05:14 > 0:05:20- That brings it to 40.- Yes. Maybe I could make it 38.
0:05:20 > 0:05:22There's a lot of work gone into that,
0:05:22 > 0:05:27to fashion that in the shell shape and then mounting it.
0:05:27 > 0:05:32- If you think what that would cost now to...- Oh, don't!- ..to do that.
0:05:32 > 0:05:35- Would you go to 35, Jean? - Perhaps I will, for you.
0:05:35 > 0:05:40Jean, thank you, that's very kind. I do like it.
0:05:42 > 0:05:45And with that, James has chalked up his first buy of the day.
0:05:45 > 0:05:49- That's very sweet.- It's a pleasure. - Very kind.- Thank you so much.
0:05:49 > 0:05:52Whilst he heads off in search of more treasures,
0:05:52 > 0:05:56Helen has found her way over to the wonderful Freud Museum.
0:05:56 > 0:06:02It was home to Austrian psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud.
0:06:02 > 0:06:05Freud created an entirely new understanding of the human
0:06:05 > 0:06:09personality by drawing direct links between deep childhood memories
0:06:09 > 0:06:13and the problems faced in later adult life, and is regarded
0:06:13 > 0:06:16as one of the most influential minds of the 20th century.
0:06:16 > 0:06:18- Hi, I'm Helen.- I'm Lisa Appignanesi.
0:06:18 > 0:06:21- Welcome to the Freud Museum. - Thank you.
0:06:21 > 0:06:24- It's amazing. The house is beautiful. - It is a gorgeous house.
0:06:24 > 0:06:26Freud loved it, too.
0:06:26 > 0:06:30- He said it was his last and most wonderful home on the planet. - Oh, wow!
0:06:32 > 0:06:34Freud lived most of his life in Vienna,
0:06:34 > 0:06:37where he developed his ground-breaking theories on the human psyche.
0:06:37 > 0:06:40His high profile caught the attention of the Nazis
0:06:40 > 0:06:43who, in 1933, publicly burnt his books,
0:06:43 > 0:06:46claiming they were the product of Jewish science.
0:06:48 > 0:06:50This is the extraordinary study,
0:06:50 > 0:06:55which was left this way at his death by his daughter.
0:06:55 > 0:07:01When the Nazis annexed Austria in 1938, Freud was urged by friends
0:07:01 > 0:07:05to flee, as the occupiers were rounding up Jewish citizens.
0:07:05 > 0:07:08He departed for England with his wife and daughter.
0:07:08 > 0:07:12Most of his belongings eventually made it over after him
0:07:12 > 0:07:14along with his now famous couch.
0:07:14 > 0:07:16That is amazing.
0:07:16 > 0:07:22He started using it in the 1890s, when he began to invent,
0:07:22 > 0:07:26if you like, psychoanalysis, the talking therapy.
0:07:26 > 0:07:30It combines, if you like, the doctor's clinical couch,
0:07:30 > 0:07:34which we lie on or have surgery on, and this wonderful sofa,
0:07:34 > 0:07:37covered with dreamlike Persian carpets.
0:07:37 > 0:07:40Possibly the most famous couch in the world, isn't it?
0:07:40 > 0:07:42It is the most famous couch in the world
0:07:42 > 0:07:45and people come from all over the world to see it.
0:07:45 > 0:07:50Freud found lying down encouraged instinctive conversations.
0:07:50 > 0:07:52It was considered quite a daring idea at the time,
0:07:52 > 0:07:57yet the couch is now an iconic part of psychoanalysis.
0:07:57 > 0:07:59To get his patients talking,
0:07:59 > 0:08:03Freud filled his study with a plethora of antiquities.
0:08:03 > 0:08:06Yes, the objects were of great importance to him.
0:08:06 > 0:08:09He began to collect in the late 19th century,
0:08:09 > 0:08:12like a good Victorian gentleman,
0:08:12 > 0:08:15at the time when archaeology was really coming into its own.
0:08:15 > 0:08:18What was his favourite out of these? Did he have a favourite?
0:08:18 > 0:08:23Well, he did. Athena, this tiny, beautiful bronze statuette.
0:08:23 > 0:08:26Athena, of course, is the great goddess of wisdom,
0:08:26 > 0:08:30- who sprang fully formed from Zeus's mind.- And of courage as well.
0:08:30 > 0:08:34- And of courage.- Protector of Athens and...- Absolutely.
0:08:34 > 0:08:38And also, spears, for Freud, like for all of us, represented war.
0:08:38 > 0:08:40She was also the goddess of war,
0:08:40 > 0:08:42and he was very distressed
0:08:42 > 0:08:45and shaped by the events of the First World War.
0:08:45 > 0:08:49And he told a patient, the famous poet, HD,
0:08:49 > 0:08:51who'd come to see him in Vienna, "Look at her.
0:08:51 > 0:08:55"She's perfect except she has lost her spear."
0:08:55 > 0:08:57And it's not clear
0:08:57 > 0:09:00whether this meant that she had lost her masculine side
0:09:00 > 0:09:04or whether it was really a good thing because she had lost war.
0:09:04 > 0:09:07And we didn't want any more of those!
0:09:09 > 0:09:12Freud had always dreamed of living in England,
0:09:12 > 0:09:15which he saw as a beacon of liberty and freedom.
0:09:15 > 0:09:18But it wasn't until he was 82, and with the support of a few
0:09:18 > 0:09:21famous friends, that he finally made the journey.
0:09:21 > 0:09:23HG Wells was a visitor.
0:09:23 > 0:09:27HG Wells wanted him to become a British citizen
0:09:27 > 0:09:31and did all he could to do that. And Freud wrote to him...
0:09:31 > 0:09:34actually thanking him for this.
0:09:34 > 0:09:38He says, "I first came to England as a boy of 18 years.
0:09:38 > 0:09:42"It became an intense wish fantasy of mine to settle in this country
0:09:42 > 0:09:45- "and become an Englishman."- Gosh.
0:09:45 > 0:09:48Freud finally realised his dream to live in England
0:09:48 > 0:09:50but, at the age of 82, his health was now failing.
0:09:50 > 0:09:54Just one year later he died, in September 1939.
0:09:54 > 0:09:58And it's wonderful that he was able to escape the Nazis
0:09:58 > 0:10:03and come and have one full long year of his life here and then die,
0:10:03 > 0:10:07sadly, in this very room, overlooking the garden
0:10:07 > 0:10:11he had never had in Austria and that he loved.
0:10:11 > 0:10:15Freud's work came to dominate psychotherapy in the 20th century
0:10:15 > 0:10:19and his ideas have become interwoven into our culture.
0:10:19 > 0:10:22Helen seems inspired by Freud's work.
0:10:22 > 0:10:26So much so that she is pondering the workings of James's mind.
0:10:28 > 0:10:33And whilst she does, he's off shopping at Hampstead's Flask Walk,
0:10:33 > 0:10:35looking for more goodies.
0:10:35 > 0:10:39- Hello, hello. James Braxton. - Gordon Honey.- Gordon Honey.
0:10:39 > 0:10:42- Gordon Honey.- Honey, yes.
0:10:42 > 0:10:46- With the... How do we stress the Honey?- Hhhhoney.
0:10:46 > 0:10:48He's awfully polite, isn't he?
0:10:48 > 0:10:52- This looks a nice fellow.- It is. - What you feel about this?
0:10:52 > 0:10:56Well, I've had that about ten years in a drawer.
0:10:56 > 0:11:00I come up here to help Keith Fawkes, who runs the book shop...
0:11:00 > 0:11:04An unusual name, Fawkes. It is, and he is a descendant of Guy Fawkes.
0:11:04 > 0:11:06- Is he?- He is!
0:11:06 > 0:11:07How fascinating.
0:11:07 > 0:11:10I hope you don't get your fingers burned, though, James.
0:11:10 > 0:11:15It's interesting. It's Indian. Obviously a touristy piece.
0:11:15 > 0:11:18It's got some funny marks behind here.
0:11:18 > 0:11:23Maybe this was possibly a table top or something like that.
0:11:23 > 0:11:26But no relation to what is going on in the front.
0:11:26 > 0:11:28No, it isn't, and that's just as well
0:11:28 > 0:11:32- because you should never look behind a work of art.- No.
0:11:32 > 0:11:35It's what's at the front that matters.
0:11:35 > 0:11:36Well said, Gordon!
0:11:36 > 0:11:37It's just nice work.
0:11:37 > 0:11:41It's an attractive scene - lady feeding sort of...sheep/goats.
0:11:43 > 0:11:46- It's just a rather nice scene. It's rosewood.- Anyway...
0:11:46 > 0:11:49- How much do you want for this? - I was going to ask 12
0:11:49 > 0:11:51- but you can have it for ten.- Ten.
0:11:51 > 0:11:54That's a pound for every year Gordon's had it.
0:11:54 > 0:11:56- It's on a lovely rosewood base here.- Absolutely.
0:11:56 > 0:11:59And then you've got lighter woods, like box or sycamore or something.
0:11:59 > 0:12:04- You just put the price up another £40!- Rubbish, Gordon!
0:12:04 > 0:12:08- Sorry about that.- There's a lot of work there.- It's Indian.
0:12:08 > 0:12:11- It's rather fun, isn't it? - It's beautiful.- It's a nice panel.
0:12:11 > 0:12:15- I'll give you a tenner for it, Gordon.- Oooh!- Oh, sorry!
0:12:15 > 0:12:16Careful, James.
0:12:16 > 0:12:20- Put your thing on. That was a little too...- That's better.
0:12:20 > 0:12:22- Is that better?- That's better.
0:12:22 > 0:12:24All breakages must be paid for, including fingers!
0:12:24 > 0:12:27Second item on the Road Trip in the bag.
0:12:27 > 0:12:29But I don't think James is quite finished yet.
0:12:29 > 0:12:32Here's something of age. A pair of figures here.
0:12:32 > 0:12:37I think it's the cobbler and his wife. There's the cobbler.
0:12:37 > 0:12:39Here's his wife.
0:12:39 > 0:12:42And it's deteriorated all along here and flaked off.
0:12:42 > 0:12:46So probably circa 1820, 1830.
0:12:46 > 0:12:52I like the doggies. That's very much a doggie. That might be a cat.
0:12:52 > 0:12:55Depends how much, because it's not the most attractive,
0:12:55 > 0:12:58but very attractive for the incidental dogs.
0:12:58 > 0:13:02Novelty always prized in antiques. I'll have to see how much they are.
0:13:02 > 0:13:04Yes, can I help you?
0:13:04 > 0:13:06Oh, look who's back!
0:13:06 > 0:13:09Very fine sunglasses you're sporting.
0:13:09 > 0:13:11- They are nice.- They are very smart.
0:13:11 > 0:13:14These two Staffordshire figures, they've got a nice bit of age,
0:13:14 > 0:13:17bit damaged, though. What price could these be?
0:13:17 > 0:13:20- They were 30 and that was a bargain. - 30?- Yes.
0:13:20 > 0:13:24- A lady and gent, well matched. - The cobbler and his wife.- Yes.
0:13:24 > 0:13:26Well, it's a load of cobblers.
0:13:26 > 0:13:29But the price is not a load of cobblers.
0:13:29 > 0:13:31Yes, but does James agree?
0:13:31 > 0:13:35- Gordon, I'll give you £30 for those. I like those.- Very well, yes.
0:13:35 > 0:13:38I'm not on commission, I'm just doing it for love.
0:13:38 > 0:13:42- Really pleased with those. Thank you, Gordon.- Thank you very much.
0:13:42 > 0:13:45Thank you. God bless you, and I'm going very gingerly now.
0:13:45 > 0:13:46Yeah, watch that finger.
0:13:46 > 0:13:52- Call again, sir.- I will. - Flask Walk for bargains!
0:13:52 > 0:13:56There's no denying that, as James seems quite happy with those,
0:13:56 > 0:13:58spending £40 with Gordon on the rosewood panel
0:13:58 > 0:14:00and the charming pottery figures.
0:14:02 > 0:14:06Helen, meanwhile, has headed to the Antique Emporium in the hope
0:14:06 > 0:14:09that James hasn't bought all the bargains.
0:14:09 > 0:14:11Feeling the pressure of it.
0:14:11 > 0:14:16James is on fire as of last week, and I am seriously dragging behind.
0:14:16 > 0:14:19Well, your luck might just be about to change, as this shop,
0:14:19 > 0:14:22run by dealer Christopher, is having a big sale.
0:14:22 > 0:14:26- Wow! What a collection. - Thank you.- Look at it!
0:14:26 > 0:14:32- The very finest Art Deco glass from the 1930s.- My kind of shop.
0:14:32 > 0:14:34What's this, are you retiring?
0:14:34 > 0:14:36What gives you that idea, Helen?
0:14:36 > 0:14:38We are, indeed. So, as a consequence,
0:14:38 > 0:14:41there are some very good deals to be had.
0:14:41 > 0:14:4350% off! 50% off.
0:14:43 > 0:14:46I'm rather spoilt for choice.
0:14:46 > 0:14:50You certainly are! Maybe dealer Christopher can help you out.
0:14:50 > 0:14:53Very, very unique and, one has to say,
0:14:53 > 0:14:59rare vase, the Odeon with the top block.
0:14:59 > 0:15:02The top block just sits on the top to help
0:15:02 > 0:15:05with an arrangement of flowers.
0:15:05 > 0:15:10Something like asparagus fern will give you a nice height.
0:15:10 > 0:15:14The indented sides are ideal for flower arranging.
0:15:14 > 0:15:16And the satin finish frosted glass.
0:15:18 > 0:15:21Between the first and second world wars,
0:15:21 > 0:15:24Bagley became a world leader of inexpensive pressed glassware.
0:15:24 > 0:15:29These Grafton vases by Bagley are often called Odeon vases
0:15:29 > 0:15:31as they resemble the decor of the early cinema.
0:15:31 > 0:15:36This one is priced at £125 but, with a retirement discount,
0:15:36 > 0:15:39maybe Helen can get an even better price.
0:15:39 > 0:15:43Because we are offering a 50% discount,
0:15:43 > 0:15:47this is 62. I'd go right down to 50 on it.
0:15:47 > 0:15:49That's quite a considerable discount!
0:15:49 > 0:15:52- 50 quid?- Yes, it's an excellent choice.- Deal.
0:15:52 > 0:15:54Thank you so much, thank you.
0:15:54 > 0:15:59With a massive £75 off, maybe this could get Helen back into the game.
0:15:59 > 0:16:02- Good luck with your retirement. - Yes, we're looking forward to it.
0:16:02 > 0:16:05And with that, it's time for our duo to call it a day.
0:16:05 > 0:16:08Nighty-night, you two.
0:16:12 > 0:16:15It's the final day of James and Helen's road trip
0:16:15 > 0:16:18and thoughts turn to yesterday's buying.
0:16:18 > 0:16:21I basically bought something I know I can't make a profit on.
0:16:21 > 0:16:26- Excellent, Helen!- Yeah. - So your work is done now.- Yeah!
0:16:26 > 0:16:30Actually, Helen, your work has barely started, because
0:16:30 > 0:16:35yesterday you spend £50 on just one item, the Bagley Odeon vase.
0:16:35 > 0:16:39Leaving her a respectable £103.18.
0:16:39 > 0:16:41Thank you so much. Bye-bye.
0:16:42 > 0:16:46James spent £25 on the onyx box, rosewood panel
0:16:46 > 0:16:49and the two pottery figures,
0:16:49 > 0:16:54which means his pockets are bulging still, with £225.26 for today.
0:16:54 > 0:16:57- It's a pleasure.- Thank you.
0:16:57 > 0:17:00They are starting their final day of shopping in Brighton,
0:17:00 > 0:17:01on the south coast.
0:17:03 > 0:17:07With the arrival of the railways in the mid-1800s, Brighton transformed
0:17:07 > 0:17:11itself from a sleepy fishing village to a famous seaside destination.
0:17:14 > 0:17:17It's the first of the day for our duelling duo,
0:17:17 > 0:17:20and let's hope they are not as competitive as these two.
0:17:20 > 0:17:22Ouch!
0:17:22 > 0:17:26- Ah, the sun's come out just for us, James.- Isn't it glorious?- Yeah.
0:17:26 > 0:17:28- And the car is beautifully warmed up now.- It is.
0:17:28 > 0:17:32So, Helen, as long as you buy four more items that are going to
0:17:32 > 0:17:35make you absolutely no money.
0:17:35 > 0:17:38I think that's a given, James, to be honest.
0:17:38 > 0:17:40Helen had better do something,
0:17:40 > 0:17:43as she's got a lot of catching up to do.
0:17:43 > 0:17:46They are both heading to The Lanes, in Brighton's historic quarter,
0:17:46 > 0:17:49an intricate maze of small independent shops.
0:17:49 > 0:17:53Eager beaver James is first to begin shopping.
0:17:53 > 0:17:58This is the antique hub of Brighton, and not so far away is Lewes,
0:17:58 > 0:18:01only 15 minutes away, where we are ultimately
0:18:01 > 0:18:03going to be selling these items.
0:18:03 > 0:18:06So I've got to make doubly sure they haven't been bought from where
0:18:06 > 0:18:08we're selling.
0:18:08 > 0:18:11I'm sure the dealer will keep you right, James.
0:18:11 > 0:18:14Brighton Lane Antiques is awash with glittering goodies
0:18:14 > 0:18:16befitting your bulging budget.
0:18:16 > 0:18:20The perfect place to splash the cash.
0:18:20 > 0:18:24I'm going through a little box that's cluttering up a backroom.
0:18:24 > 0:18:27It's all the bits and bobs they haven't labelled up yet.
0:18:27 > 0:18:31£225 to spend and he's rummaging through this lot!
0:18:31 > 0:18:34This is the good thing about this business -
0:18:34 > 0:18:36there's always something to surprise you.
0:18:36 > 0:18:39You know, essential, a bit of a hinge.
0:18:39 > 0:18:41It's actually a bracket.
0:18:41 > 0:18:44But this is where the fun is. The fun is in the hunt, isn't it?
0:18:44 > 0:18:47Rootling around.
0:18:47 > 0:18:50- Peter, have you got any more boxes? - More than likely.
0:18:50 > 0:18:53It's your lucky day, James.
0:18:53 > 0:18:55Oh, it's hot work, this.
0:18:55 > 0:18:59Yes, standing looking through a box like that looks very tiring, James!
0:18:59 > 0:19:03Meanwhile, Helen is over at Oasis Antiques.
0:19:03 > 0:19:08- Hiya. I'm Helen.- Oh, hi, I'm Ann. - Hi, Ann, nice to meet you.
0:19:08 > 0:19:12With only one item in the old bag, she really needs to get buying
0:19:12 > 0:19:14if you wants to give herself a chance at the auction.
0:19:14 > 0:19:18Oh, look, an old flying helmet. This is going to look great.
0:19:18 > 0:19:21Are you sure about that?
0:19:21 > 0:19:23What do you think?
0:19:23 > 0:19:26Can you see me in my open top aeroplane?
0:19:26 > 0:19:28Neeeooooowwww!
0:19:28 > 0:19:29SHE LAUGHS
0:19:29 > 0:19:33I can see you losing the auction, love, if you don't get a move on.
0:19:33 > 0:19:35Right, focus, Helen, focus.
0:19:35 > 0:19:37Yes, good idea.
0:19:37 > 0:19:40This shop has lots of treasures waiting to be unearthed,
0:19:40 > 0:19:41so it's time to get to work.
0:19:41 > 0:19:43Oh, this is fun.
0:19:43 > 0:19:46A nice bit of Wedgwood.
0:19:46 > 0:19:48I mean, it's not an antique in the strict sense of the word.
0:19:48 > 0:19:49It's from 1980,
0:19:49 > 0:19:54but Olympic memorabilia is always sought-after by collectors.
0:19:54 > 0:19:57And this was quite an interesting Games in Moscow.
0:19:57 > 0:20:00It was in the then Soviet Union,
0:20:00 > 0:20:06and I think the US and various other countries boycotted the Games.
0:20:06 > 0:20:07And I know it's recent,
0:20:07 > 0:20:13but I think things like this can only grow in value as time goes by.
0:20:13 > 0:20:15It's priced at £30.
0:20:15 > 0:20:20Could this give Helen an Olympic-sized lead over James?
0:20:22 > 0:20:25Speaking of whom, it looks like he's found something shining
0:20:25 > 0:20:28amongst all his bits and bobs! Coats off!
0:20:28 > 0:20:31We've got a military award here.
0:20:31 > 0:20:36Punniar...1843,
0:20:36 > 0:20:40so early action. And then we've got some engraving on the back.
0:20:40 > 0:20:44It says "Major McDonald, Eighth Regiment Light Cavalry,"
0:20:44 > 0:20:49So that's pre-tank, the people are still rushing around on horses.
0:20:49 > 0:20:51Major RDH.
0:20:52 > 0:20:58So he was a fine gentleman - three initials before his surname.
0:20:58 > 0:21:02And he was the Eighth Regiment Light Cavalry,
0:21:02 > 0:21:06and had obviously seen action in India somewhere.
0:21:08 > 0:21:09Oh...
0:21:12 > 0:21:15The medal was awarded by the East India Company to the soldiers of
0:21:15 > 0:21:21the British Army, who fought at the Battle of Punniar in December 1843.
0:21:21 > 0:21:2512,000 men took part to gain control of Gwalior,
0:21:25 > 0:21:28in the north of modern-day India.
0:21:28 > 0:21:29Peter wants £25 for this.
0:21:29 > 0:21:33That's a lot of history for not a lot of money.
0:21:33 > 0:21:36I'll have to look that up. My military history isn't very good.
0:21:36 > 0:21:39When you've looked it up and found out it's worth a lot more,
0:21:39 > 0:21:41you can come back and pay me a bit more.
0:21:41 > 0:21:45Exactly, Peter! What comes around comes around, doesn't it, eh?
0:21:45 > 0:21:49Even GOES around. And very philosophical.
0:21:49 > 0:21:51But I don't think you'll get James with that one, Peter.
0:21:51 > 0:21:53Nice try, though.
0:21:53 > 0:21:56Helen, meanwhile, has picked up something she looks quite keen on.
0:21:56 > 0:21:59Bakelite was the first plastic, really,
0:21:59 > 0:22:01which was introduced in the '20s.
0:22:01 > 0:22:06And they used it right up until late '50s I think, possibly into '60s.
0:22:06 > 0:22:10It's an inkwell, actually, so you would've rested the pen here.
0:22:10 > 0:22:15It's made with formaldehyde. It's in the process of manufacturing it.
0:22:15 > 0:22:18So if you give it a little rub so it gives off a little bit of heat,
0:22:18 > 0:22:22give it a sniff and you can smell the formaldehyde.
0:22:22 > 0:22:25And that's how to tell proper Bakelite.
0:22:25 > 0:22:2712 quid on that.
0:22:28 > 0:22:30Let's put it back. See what else I can find in here.
0:22:30 > 0:22:33That's two items put aside here so far,
0:22:33 > 0:22:35and there's more she quite likes.
0:22:35 > 0:22:36Little cigarette holder.
0:22:36 > 0:22:39It's quite sweet. In its original box as well.
0:22:39 > 0:22:43It's got a nice little unusual design on there, really.
0:22:43 > 0:22:47I thought it was '30s, but it's probably slightly later, maybe '50s.
0:22:47 > 0:22:51Let's put that to one side with my little Bakelite box.
0:22:51 > 0:22:54You don't need to get everything from this cabinet you know, Helen.
0:22:54 > 0:22:57Nice little mustard pot. It's quite sweet.
0:22:57 > 0:23:02The nice thing about this is it's still got its blue glass liner,
0:23:02 > 0:23:04often they get broken.
0:23:04 > 0:23:07It looks like a tight fit, so presumably it's original.
0:23:08 > 0:23:10This box is ticketed at £65.
0:23:10 > 0:23:12It was made in Birmingham in 1902,
0:23:12 > 0:23:15but it isn't in the best of condition.
0:23:15 > 0:23:18But the fact it's silver does help its value.
0:23:18 > 0:23:21Right, I'll add it to the list of possibles.
0:23:21 > 0:23:24Put that there. OK, I'm building things up here, aren't I?
0:23:24 > 0:23:27You certainly are, but can you afford all four?
0:23:29 > 0:23:32One man who doesn't have that problem is James,
0:23:32 > 0:23:34and he's found something else in his box of odds.
0:23:34 > 0:23:38I love this ice pick. I think we've decided it's an ice pick.
0:23:38 > 0:23:41- What a lot of fun. You know, an ice bucket and a pick.- Yeah.
0:23:41 > 0:23:46This is man's work. Man's work. And a drink to put it in.
0:23:46 > 0:23:47And a happy ending at the end of it.
0:23:47 > 0:23:50So you bash up your ice here, chip it off, pop it in...
0:23:50 > 0:23:53I would have thought something like that would've been quite
0:23:53 > 0:23:55expensive when it was bought, purely cos it would've been
0:23:55 > 0:23:58an accessory that not a lot of people would've had.
0:23:58 > 0:24:02I think you're dead right, Peter, but I question that slightly.
0:24:02 > 0:24:07You say accessory, I say necessity. A rich man would've felt he...
0:24:07 > 0:24:09You use a lot of ice in your drink.
0:24:09 > 0:24:11Yeah, you're right, you do, don't you?
0:24:11 > 0:24:13A necessity in the hot weather perhaps.
0:24:13 > 0:24:16Peter is looking for £50 for the ice pick,
0:24:16 > 0:24:19and £25 for the military Punniar Star.
0:24:19 > 0:24:21Time to do a deal, methinks.
0:24:21 > 0:24:24I like that. I'll give you 25 for that, Peter.
0:24:24 > 0:24:25Can you give me a little off that?
0:24:25 > 0:24:29I thought I was being rather charitable by saying £50, but...
0:24:29 > 0:24:34- Many would say you were, Peter, but I'm not in this instance.- £40.
0:24:34 > 0:24:39£40, you're a lovely man. God bless you, Brighton.
0:24:39 > 0:24:44And bless Peter's generosity. £65 on the silver medal and the ice pick.
0:24:44 > 0:24:49- Thanks a lot!- And with that, James's shopping is complete.
0:24:49 > 0:24:52Helen, on the other hand, has still only bought one item,
0:24:52 > 0:24:54but at least she has options.
0:24:54 > 0:24:55Lots of them.
0:24:55 > 0:24:59So what I'd like to do is offer you a price for all four pieces.
0:25:00 > 0:25:03In total, the Wedgewood plate, the '50s cigarette holder,
0:25:03 > 0:25:07Bakelite inkwell and silver mustard pot all come to £122.
0:25:07 > 0:25:10So get cracking, Helen.
0:25:10 > 0:25:14- I want to go in at an offer of 75. - Ooh.- I know.
0:25:14 > 0:25:15OK, 90.
0:25:16 > 0:25:22- 80 is definitely my- max. 85.- Oh, man.
0:25:22 > 0:25:25What's it going to be then, Helen? It's time to make your mind up.
0:25:25 > 0:25:27£82.50. We'll split the difference.
0:25:27 > 0:25:34- £82.50.- All right? - Yes.- It's a deal. Thank you.
0:25:34 > 0:25:35- WHISTLES - That took a while.
0:25:35 > 0:25:37But they got there in the end.
0:25:37 > 0:25:39That's an impressive haul of goodies,
0:25:39 > 0:25:41and completes Helen's shopping.
0:25:43 > 0:25:47You know, I do like to be beside the seaside, and so does James.
0:25:47 > 0:25:49Having completed his shopping,
0:25:49 > 0:25:51he's off for some good old-fashioned entertainment.
0:25:51 > 0:25:54In fact, Brighton beach has been home to Punch and Judy
0:25:54 > 0:25:58for over 200 years. James is meeting Glyn Edwards,
0:25:58 > 0:26:02a puppeteer who's been performing shows here for over half a century.
0:26:03 > 0:26:05And he likes an ice cream.
0:26:06 > 0:26:10- What a glorious day. Hello, Glyn. - Hello. Do have an ice cream.
0:26:10 > 0:26:12- There's no end to your generosity. - Absolutely.
0:26:12 > 0:26:15- Well, you're on Brighton beach, why not?- This is superb, isn't it?
0:26:15 > 0:26:18- What a lovely day to see it on. - It's smashing.
0:26:19 > 0:26:23In 1787 the Prince Regent, later George IV,
0:26:23 > 0:26:25built a Royal Pavilion in Brighton.
0:26:25 > 0:26:29By this time the town was becoming fashionable amongst high society.
0:26:31 > 0:26:35Holidays were still unavailable to ordinary working people,
0:26:35 > 0:26:38but all that changed in the mid-1800s with the arrival
0:26:38 > 0:26:41of the railway, making it possible for ordinary families to enjoy
0:26:41 > 0:26:44a holiday by the sea for the first time.
0:26:44 > 0:26:48Brighton had been a nice little fishing town.
0:26:48 > 0:26:53It's now on its way to becoming a world-class holiday resort.
0:26:53 > 0:26:56All those elements are kind of invented here on the beach.
0:26:56 > 0:27:00This bit down here was the sort of working class beach,
0:27:00 > 0:27:04where people would come off the train straight down onto this beach.
0:27:04 > 0:27:07Rammed with people, there'd be entertainers,
0:27:07 > 0:27:09the boats would be there for the fishing.
0:27:09 > 0:27:12There'd be donkey rides, all kinds of stuff.
0:27:12 > 0:27:15But there was one show that captivated seaside audiences
0:27:15 > 0:27:16like no other.
0:27:16 > 0:27:21I'm here to see Mr Punch and Mrs Judy.
0:27:21 > 0:27:24We should take you inside to meet the king of puppets himself
0:27:24 > 0:27:25and his wife,
0:27:25 > 0:27:29because they have a key part to play in the making of the seaside.
0:27:29 > 0:27:30Lead on, Glyn.
0:27:32 > 0:27:36The Brighton Fishing Museum has a section dedicated to the story
0:27:36 > 0:27:39of seaside entertainment, and in particular Punch and Judy.
0:27:39 > 0:27:42Although the puppets seem quintessentially British,
0:27:42 > 0:27:45their roots date back to Italy in the 16th century.
0:27:46 > 0:27:48He came from Italy originally.
0:27:48 > 0:27:52He's Pulcinella from the Commedia dell'arte.
0:27:52 > 0:27:55At some point the character of Pulcinella, the actor,
0:27:55 > 0:27:59became a puppet, a marionette, a puppet on strings.
0:27:59 > 0:28:03One of those string puppet marionettes came to England
0:28:03 > 0:28:09in 1662 and put on a show in Covent Garden in London.
0:28:09 > 0:28:12It happened to be seen by Samuel Pepys,
0:28:12 > 0:28:14- who wrote about it in his diary. - Great diary.
0:28:14 > 0:28:20So the diary entry of May 9th 1662 we count as Mr Punch's birthday.
0:28:21 > 0:28:24Pulcinella was eventually shortened to Punch, and his white outfit
0:28:24 > 0:28:29associated with Italian clans changed to that of a jester.
0:28:29 > 0:28:33Who are the main characters in this thing? So we've got Mr Punch...
0:28:33 > 0:28:35We've got Judy.
0:28:35 > 0:28:37These days you have to have the crocodile and the sausages.
0:28:37 > 0:28:38People expect it.
0:28:38 > 0:28:42The string of sausages entered the show with Joey the clown,
0:28:42 > 0:28:45who was originally Joseph Grimaldi, the great British clown.
0:28:45 > 0:28:49One of his trademark gag routines was pilfering food.
0:28:49 > 0:28:51A string of sausages goes with clowns.
0:28:51 > 0:28:55Very English in a very Carry On rudery kind of way.
0:28:55 > 0:28:58Once the sausages and the crocodile are in place,
0:28:58 > 0:29:03they seem to naturally go together and form a scene in which,
0:29:03 > 0:29:07you know, there are some sausages, the crocodile is after them
0:29:07 > 0:29:09and Punch wants to stop them.
0:29:09 > 0:29:14And to keep the crocodile at bay, Punch had his trusty weapon on hand.
0:29:14 > 0:29:19- What's this business of the stick? - Mr Punch's stick. It's a slap stick.
0:29:19 > 0:29:21It's where we get the term slapstick comedy.
0:29:21 > 0:29:23All the clowns once would have a slap stick.
0:29:23 > 0:29:27I will demonstrate for you. Mr Punch has a puppet-sized one.
0:29:27 > 0:29:30But effectively, it's two bits of wood, a handle,
0:29:30 > 0:29:32and of course when you do the smacking...
0:29:32 > 0:29:33SNAPS
0:29:33 > 0:29:36It's effectively a noise-making prop.
0:29:36 > 0:29:39Glyn, sorry, I'm probably not qualified to handle a slap stick,
0:29:39 > 0:29:42- am I?- Well... Probably not unless you've got Mr Punch as well.
0:29:42 > 0:29:47So maybe we should let you have a go and see if that works.
0:29:47 > 0:29:50Oh, can I play the string of sausages, please?
0:29:50 > 0:29:53A non-speaking role. Walk this way.
0:29:56 > 0:29:59I've got the feeling it's not as easy as it seems, James,
0:29:59 > 0:30:02but there's only one way to find out. Stand by.
0:30:02 > 0:30:05- Oh, Glyn, how do you cope in here? - Well...
0:30:06 > 0:30:10- Basically, there's not a great deal of room.- There isn't.
0:30:10 > 0:30:14But what we do... You've dropped the sausages now, haven't you? Come on.
0:30:14 > 0:30:17What we're going to do... Put 'em out there, that's it.
0:30:17 > 0:30:18Yeah, get the sausages out there.
0:30:18 > 0:30:20If the crocodile can do it, you can do it.
0:30:20 > 0:30:21We're now going to go in here
0:30:21 > 0:30:26and I'll show you how we can see out through this back cloth. Come on.
0:30:26 > 0:30:29- Just this way, sir.- This is where the magic happens.- There we go.
0:30:29 > 0:30:31PUNCH: Oh, it's the way to do it!
0:30:31 > 0:30:33We can see through.
0:30:33 > 0:30:35- It's very clear, isn't it? - It is indeed.- Fabulous.
0:30:37 > 0:30:42Sausages! Hey-hey-hey-hey! Oi, where's the crocodile?
0:30:42 > 0:30:45- What sort of voice does he make? - He snaps mainly.
0:30:45 > 0:30:48But he can talk if he wants. Go for those sausages. That's it.
0:30:48 > 0:30:50I'm going to stop you.
0:30:50 > 0:30:53- Oi! Get off! Get off!- I tell you what, you can try and bite me now.
0:30:53 > 0:30:55Go on, go for me.
0:30:56 > 0:30:58Go on, James. That's the way to do it.
0:30:58 > 0:31:00Ohh! Ohh! Ow! Ow!
0:31:00 > 0:31:04- Do you think I'd make an assistant then?- I think you would indeed.
0:31:04 > 0:31:07Really? Oh, what an accolade.
0:31:07 > 0:31:10Good to know there's a second career available for you, James.
0:31:10 > 0:31:14Helen's just arrived, which means it's time for the last big reveal.
0:31:14 > 0:31:18- You know how the premise of the trip is to make a profit?- Yeah.
0:31:18 > 0:31:20I think it's gone out the window.
0:31:21 > 0:31:23Don't worry about that, Helen.
0:31:23 > 0:31:27- I find you make profits when you least expect them.- Yeah, OK.
0:31:27 > 0:31:29Go on, then. Show us what you've bought.
0:31:29 > 0:31:36Show us the goods, Helen. Look at this! A smorgasbord of goodies.
0:31:36 > 0:31:39They look a bit sort of sorry for themselves, don't they? There we go.
0:31:39 > 0:31:42Your Wedgwood. What is that commemorating then?
0:31:42 > 0:31:45- Olympics Moscow 1980.- 1980.
0:31:45 > 0:31:49It's not an antique, James, but it's Olympic memorabilia.
0:31:49 > 0:31:53- This was about £17.50 or something when you break it down.- The Olympiad.
0:31:53 > 0:31:55- Yeah...- I can't remember the Moscow with Olympiad.
0:31:55 > 0:31:59- It was the one that the US boycotted and all the other countries...- Oh...
0:31:59 > 0:32:02..and then the Soviet Union got their own back the next year
0:32:02 > 0:32:03and boycotted the next one.
0:32:03 > 0:32:06So that's kind of why I bought it, cos I thought that was interesting.
0:32:06 > 0:32:09- Yeah, it is interesting, yeah. - Historical.
0:32:09 > 0:32:15- Little mustard pot, Birmingham 1902. - And that's silver?- Yeah, silver.
0:32:15 > 0:32:20Very nice. Got a little maker's mark on it. I paid 55 quid for that.
0:32:20 > 0:32:22Yeah, yeah.
0:32:22 > 0:32:26James isn't giving much away. But what will Helen think of his items?
0:32:26 > 0:32:30- Right, here we go.- Come on then, James.- These are my goodies.- Ooh!
0:32:30 > 0:32:34The unusual one is every home should have one - an ice pick.
0:32:34 > 0:32:36I've never seen an ice pick before.
0:32:36 > 0:32:39- Had to pay some money for that - £40.- That's all right.
0:32:39 > 0:32:41But that's what I like most of all.
0:32:41 > 0:32:44That was given to the East India Company to somebody who
0:32:44 > 0:32:48- fought in a battle in Northern India.- Oh, right. OK. Nice.
0:32:48 > 0:32:52- So how much did you pay for that? - £25.- That's all right, isn't it?
0:32:52 > 0:32:54It's not bad. Not bad.
0:32:54 > 0:32:57- Come on, fish and chips? - Yeah, let's go to the pier.
0:32:57 > 0:33:00Hang on, chaps, first tell us what you really think.
0:33:00 > 0:33:04I think I can essentially kiss goodbye to any profit.
0:33:04 > 0:33:06You never know, do you?
0:33:06 > 0:33:08You never know what's going to happen on the day.
0:33:08 > 0:33:11Maybe there'll be two people at the auction who collect
0:33:11 > 0:33:14Olympic memorabilia and I'll be quids in.
0:33:14 > 0:33:16It ain't looking good for me, is it, really?
0:33:16 > 0:33:17We'll see.
0:33:17 > 0:33:19It's so difficult to predict auction.
0:33:19 > 0:33:22How am I going to come out of it? How's Helen going to come out of it?
0:33:22 > 0:33:24It's very difficult to predict,
0:33:24 > 0:33:27but I think I probably have the upper hand on this one.
0:33:27 > 0:33:28Confident talk, eh?
0:33:30 > 0:33:31And it's time to find out,
0:33:31 > 0:33:34as we head to the final auction of their road trip
0:33:34 > 0:33:36in Lewes in East Sussex.
0:33:37 > 0:33:42Palaeontologist Gideon Mantell was born here in 1790.
0:33:42 > 0:33:45His research led to the discovery of the dinosaurs.
0:33:47 > 0:33:51Our duo will be hoping their own ancient discoveries will deliver
0:33:51 > 0:33:53a famous victory here today.
0:33:53 > 0:33:55- Here we are.- We can do it, here we are.
0:33:55 > 0:33:57You were nipping at me heels earlier on.
0:33:57 > 0:34:01- I was, but those days are gone, aren't they?- Rubbish. Come on.
0:34:01 > 0:34:03Come on, let's do it.
0:34:04 > 0:34:06- Thank you very much.- Alley-up.
0:34:06 > 0:34:09Gorringes Auction House is today's battlefield,
0:34:09 > 0:34:11and where we'll crown this week's winner.
0:34:11 > 0:34:14It's also where our James first entered the antiques business
0:34:14 > 0:34:17many moons ago. But will that help him today?
0:34:17 > 0:34:20Philip Taylor is doing the honours on the podium
0:34:20 > 0:34:23and has some thoughts on our esteemed experts' choices.
0:34:25 > 0:34:27I think today a few things are going to struggle
0:34:27 > 0:34:29and some things might do very well.
0:34:29 > 0:34:32Trouble with the Wedgwood plate is, there was an awful lot of them made,
0:34:32 > 0:34:35many tens of thousands, so hardly a rarity.
0:34:35 > 0:34:38It's going to be a struggle to get any sensible price at all.
0:34:38 > 0:34:41The Punniar Star is probably going to be your star of the sale today.
0:34:41 > 0:34:44Although not rare, I think it's going to do well.
0:34:44 > 0:34:46I'm hoping it'll make £150-200.
0:34:46 > 0:34:49It's had a few alterations to the suspension,
0:34:49 > 0:34:51but quite an interesting item.
0:34:54 > 0:34:58James began this final leg of the road trip with £300.26,
0:34:58 > 0:35:02and has gone on to spend £140 on five auction lots.
0:35:03 > 0:35:04God bless you, Brighton.
0:35:05 > 0:35:09Helen started with £153.18
0:35:09 > 0:35:13and has parted with £132.50, also for five lots.
0:35:14 > 0:35:16It's a deal. Thank you, Anne.
0:35:16 > 0:35:18With two wins each under each of their belts,
0:35:18 > 0:35:22it's all to play for as the final auction begins.
0:35:22 > 0:35:24Are there any Olympic enthusiasts in?
0:35:24 > 0:35:27I think there are athletes all around us.
0:35:27 > 0:35:28We'll soon find out
0:35:28 > 0:35:31as Helen's Wedgwood Olympic souvenir plate is first.
0:35:32 > 0:35:34Good luck.
0:35:34 > 0:35:38Any bids at £5? Any bids at 5, surely? 5, thank you.
0:35:38 > 0:35:41£5 bid here at 5. Only bid at £5.
0:35:41 > 0:35:43Go on. 8...
0:35:43 > 0:35:45Only at £5 it goes...
0:35:45 > 0:35:46Oh, dear.
0:35:46 > 0:35:50- My first lot. - That's your first.
0:35:50 > 0:35:53The auctioneer said that would struggle, and he was right.
0:35:53 > 0:35:58- £5. They're just not very athletic in Lewes.- They're not.
0:35:58 > 0:36:02Will James get off to a better start with his onyx box?
0:36:02 > 0:36:05Two bids on this lot. Not very high bids, though.
0:36:05 > 0:36:07£5 is the best-buying bid, at £5.
0:36:07 > 0:36:10It's not sounding good for James, either.
0:36:10 > 0:36:12£6, only 6. At £6...
0:36:12 > 0:36:14It's careering away, isn't it?
0:36:14 > 0:36:17I've got a bid at 6. Any further bid on this lot?
0:36:17 > 0:36:21- 8 at the back. - 8? Oh, you lovely person.
0:36:21 > 0:36:23All gone on 8.
0:36:23 > 0:36:26£8. Dear, oh, dear. Look at that.
0:36:26 > 0:36:28That's set James way back.
0:36:28 > 0:36:31The bidders weren't impressed by that at all.
0:36:31 > 0:36:35There's nothing like an auction to bring you up to speed, is there?
0:36:35 > 0:36:39I've got a feeling this auction might be carnage.
0:36:39 > 0:36:43Let's hope Helen can impress with her '50s cigarette holder.
0:36:43 > 0:36:475 or £10 for it. 5 for someone, surely. Get it started at £5.
0:36:47 > 0:36:49- Any bids for the cigarette holder? - Got to be worth a fiver.
0:36:49 > 0:36:51Got to be worth... Please, sell.
0:36:51 > 0:36:53Any bids at £5?
0:36:53 > 0:36:55- WOMAN: We've got £15.- Pardon?
0:36:55 > 0:36:58- We've got £15.- £15. - Take it! Take it!
0:36:58 > 0:37:00A profit, but can we get more?
0:37:00 > 0:37:0315, can you make it 18, madam? £18.
0:37:03 > 0:37:06I have it here at £18. At £18.
0:37:06 > 0:37:08At £18. This is bid at 18.
0:37:08 > 0:37:11This is yours, madam. Finished on 18.
0:37:11 > 0:37:14That's more like it. That's our first profit of the auction.
0:37:14 > 0:37:16Finally something to smile about!
0:37:17 > 0:37:20Now, can James get off the mark with his pottery figures?
0:37:20 > 0:37:22£20 bid. £25.
0:37:22 > 0:37:2525 now. 30 bid. 35. 40 with you, sir.
0:37:25 > 0:37:28They're pretty things and the bidders seem to like them.
0:37:28 > 0:37:3440. They'll be sold at 40 only. Last time then, on £40.
0:37:34 > 0:37:38I don't know how much I paid for those. Was it 40?
0:37:38 > 0:37:40No, you paid £30, James, pay attention.
0:37:40 > 0:37:42And it's your first profit of the auction.
0:37:43 > 0:37:46Next up is Helen's silver mustard pot.
0:37:46 > 0:37:50It's her most expensive item today, so it's got to make a profit.
0:37:50 > 0:37:5415, 18, 20. At 20, 22. At £22.
0:37:54 > 0:37:55The silver mustard pot at 22.
0:37:55 > 0:37:57- WOMAN: 30.- £30.
0:37:57 > 0:38:01- Well done.- 35? - God bless the internet.
0:38:01 > 0:38:03- At £35.- Come on, keep going.
0:38:03 > 0:38:0435.
0:38:04 > 0:38:07The auctioneer's doing his best, but it's not looking good.
0:38:07 > 0:38:1015 bids over the internet. Selling that on £45.
0:38:12 > 0:38:14Still a loss, but not a terrible loss.
0:38:14 > 0:38:18The internet, it's playing its hand, isn't it? Well done, you.
0:38:18 > 0:38:21But it's still another stinker for Helen.
0:38:21 > 0:38:24She paid too much for it and it's made her a £10 loss.
0:38:24 > 0:38:2845. I know it's a small loss, but it could've been a lot worse.
0:38:29 > 0:38:32Next - will James's ice pick get a frosty or a warm reception
0:38:32 > 0:38:34from today's bidders?
0:38:34 > 0:38:36£10 to get it started, surely.
0:38:36 > 0:38:38Thank you, ten at the back.
0:38:38 > 0:38:39- Tenner...- 12 with you now.
0:38:39 > 0:38:44- Come on, internet. Come on, get in there.- It's a lovely thing.
0:38:44 > 0:38:46Doesn't look like the internet wants it either.
0:38:46 > 0:38:5018 at the back, you also bid at 18. At 20. £20. 22.
0:38:50 > 0:38:54- It's going up, you're all right. - Come on, internet. Come on.
0:38:54 > 0:38:55It's in the room, I think. Look.
0:38:55 > 0:38:58At 32, 35.
0:38:58 > 0:39:00- They don't want to let it go. - £35.
0:39:01 > 0:39:03It could've been worse.
0:39:03 > 0:39:06Both of our experts are struggling to break through.
0:39:07 > 0:39:09Can Helen start to turn things around
0:39:09 > 0:39:11with her Art Deco Bagley vase?
0:39:13 > 0:39:15Look at it. It's splendid.
0:39:15 > 0:39:17£15 to get it started. 10 for someone.
0:39:17 > 0:39:21Thank you, 10 only bid. £10, 15 bid now. At £15...
0:39:21 > 0:39:23Helen thought she got a bargain on this.
0:39:23 > 0:39:26Doesn't look like it now though, does it?
0:39:26 > 0:39:27- Any bids on the internet? - WOMAN: 25.
0:39:27 > 0:39:30- 25 it's gone to. 25.- 25.
0:39:30 > 0:39:33All finished at £25.
0:39:33 > 0:39:35Oh, Helen...
0:39:35 > 0:39:40Helen bought it at half price and sold it at half price. Oh, well.
0:39:40 > 0:39:43A lot resting on your Bakelite inkwell now, isn't there?
0:39:45 > 0:39:48James's Rosewood Panel's up next.
0:39:48 > 0:39:5010 for someone? Thank you, 10 and bid. 12 bid now.
0:39:50 > 0:39:5215 bid. At £15 only...
0:39:52 > 0:39:55- Profit.- At £18 now. At £18.
0:39:55 > 0:39:57At £18. I'll let it go then. The latest bid I have then.
0:39:57 > 0:39:59All done on £18.
0:39:59 > 0:40:0218. That's a small profit.
0:40:02 > 0:40:04At last some profit. It's just a few pounds
0:40:04 > 0:40:08but it will help to reduce some of the losses he's made so far.
0:40:08 > 0:40:14- I need to make about 40 quid on my inkwell.- Yes.
0:40:14 > 0:40:16Stranger things have happened on the road trip, Helen,
0:40:16 > 0:40:19as the Bakelite inkwell is up next.
0:40:19 > 0:40:225 or £10 for this one again? Any bids at £5 for it?
0:40:22 > 0:40:25The Bakelite inkwell? £5 on it, surely? Someone bid me £5 for it.
0:40:25 > 0:40:28Any bids on it? Couple of pounds I'll take if I have to.
0:40:28 > 0:40:31- Times are hard, I'll take a pound if you wish. I don't mind.- No...
0:40:31 > 0:40:32Any bids at all?
0:40:32 > 0:40:35I won't go below £1. £1 is there. 2 for you, madam. 2 I'm bid now.
0:40:35 > 0:40:38At £2. The lady gets it at £2.
0:40:38 > 0:40:40Very brave of you, madam. At £2.
0:40:40 > 0:40:41At £2. All done at 2.
0:40:41 > 0:40:44Do you think that's the cheapest thing,
0:40:44 > 0:40:47the cheapest price that's ever been achieved on the road trip?
0:40:47 > 0:40:50Well, it's certainly a contender, Helen. £2 for that.
0:40:52 > 0:40:56The auctioneer had high hopes for the Punniar Star medal.
0:40:56 > 0:40:58Will it shine brightly on James's fortunes?
0:40:58 > 0:41:02- Here's the last, my last offering. - Interesting item, this is.
0:41:02 > 0:41:05Will start this at £100 to get it started. £100 for someone?
0:41:05 > 0:41:09£100 bid at 100. £100, 110. 120...
0:41:09 > 0:41:10That's more like it.
0:41:10 > 0:41:12120. 130. 140 bid.
0:41:12 > 0:41:15At 140. At 140 then. 150 bid. 150.
0:41:15 > 0:41:18- 160. 170. 180. 190. - Oh, my God...
0:41:18 > 0:41:20200. 220. 240...
0:41:20 > 0:41:22The bidders have suddenly come alive!
0:41:22 > 0:41:26£300. On the right-hand side is 300.
0:41:26 > 0:41:28For £300 it sells.
0:41:28 > 0:41:29300.
0:41:29 > 0:41:33I saved the best till last.
0:41:33 > 0:41:35What a way to finish the auction, with a tremendous
0:41:35 > 0:41:40reversal of fortune for James, wiping out every loss he's made.
0:41:40 > 0:41:43- Right, lunch is on you. That's it. - Definitely, lunch on me.
0:41:43 > 0:41:47- Lobster and champagne. - Right, OK, you've said it. Right.
0:41:47 > 0:41:48Let's go.
0:41:48 > 0:41:50Yeah, but not before we total it all up.
0:41:50 > 0:41:53New girl Helen started this final leg of the road trip
0:41:53 > 0:41:58with £153.18, and it's been a baptism of fire,
0:41:58 > 0:42:03because after auction costs, she made a loss of £54.60,
0:42:03 > 0:42:06ending her trip with just £98.58.
0:42:06 > 0:42:08Bad luck.
0:42:08 > 0:42:13Whilst old hand James kicked off with £300.26,
0:42:13 > 0:42:16and after costs has seen his money go through the roof making an
0:42:16 > 0:42:22impressive profit of £188.82, making him not only today's winner
0:42:22 > 0:42:23but also the winner of the week's road trip
0:42:23 > 0:42:27with a thumping great £489.08.
0:42:27 > 0:42:31The profits of which, of course, go to Children In Need.
0:42:31 > 0:42:34- Shall we do a victory photo?- OK. - Yeah? Come on.
0:42:34 > 0:42:40Whilst James celebrates victory, Helen is magnanimous in defeat.
0:42:40 > 0:42:42- I'm going to miss you. - I'm going to miss you.
0:42:44 > 0:42:47We've been on the road with two superstars.
0:42:47 > 0:42:48Oh, it's Jack Nicholson!
0:42:48 > 0:42:52It is, I've whipped back from the Mediterranean especially to do
0:42:52 > 0:42:53the shopping today.
0:42:54 > 0:42:56And what a week it's been.
0:42:59 > 0:43:03The road trip's never easy, but it's certainly a lot of fun.
0:43:03 > 0:43:06- What do you say?!- Oh!
0:43:06 > 0:43:08That is a Wurzel hat, isn't it?
0:43:08 > 0:43:09WHISTLES
0:43:09 > 0:43:10HONKS Nice.
0:43:13 > 0:43:14Safe journey home, you two.