Eric Knowles v Charlie Ross: Showdown Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

'We've all seen them on TV, but how will the antiques experts fare

'when challenged to make a profit?'

I've bought that. He-he!

The joy of car boots.

'From car boot sales to auction houses,

'our experts will be recreating some of their real-life deals

'as they try to make the most money for their chosen charities.'

-Fondle without fear.

-Wait till you hear about this one!

'The challenge is clear -

'dealers, put your money where your mouth is!'

'Today's antiques explorers

'are ceramics expert Eric "Knocker" Knowles

'and Charlie "the Charmer" Ross.

'Charlie is a veteran of auctions,

'having started in the business straight out of school.'

They started me selling chickens.

I sold pens of chickens, which was quite entertaining.

I was then promoted to selling turkeys.

And then I made the quantum step from turkeys to antiques.

'He's often seen as a valuer on Flog It

'and is one of the esteemed Antiques Roadshow team.'

We're going to be very much majoring on the red...

'Eric earned his stripes in 32 years working at a top London saleroom

'and keeps his finger on the pulse of the auction world.'

In me bones, there's a profit to be had there.

Come on, bones. Prove me right.

'A stalwart of Antiques Roadshow, he has a passion for the past.'

When it comes to the antiques business, I was always besotted, and still am, with history.

'So, we have the experts.

'They have the knowledge, the contacts and a fierce desire to win.

'Eric and Charlie knew they'd face a special final mission.

'Time for the moment they opened their envelopes

'and discover what that mission is.'

"Eric and Charlie, your challenge

-"is to spend up to £1,000 of your own money..."

-What's new there?

"You must then resell your purchases

"with the aim of making as much profit as possible.

-"The winner is the expert who makes the most cash."

-What does it say?

-"This is your Showdown..."

-I say!

"You can buy whatever you like, wherever you like

"but you must sell your items at a special one-off event."

And it says, "Good luck."

Well, on that basis, I will wish you good luck

-and, having been to Paris, bon chance.

-Merci, Eric. Au revoir.

'So, our two warriors have to spend up to £1,000 of their own cash

'on antiques that they then have to sell at a one-off event.

'No surprise that our auctioneers decided to hold charity auctions.'

I'm literally thinking on me feet, cos I've got to think Showdown.

I've got to think out of the box.

I've got to find items that are going to have mass appeal

cos I've got to auction them to a crowd of people.

I'm looking for items that make a statement.

They've also got to be at the right price.

My strategy is to choose an existing event

and use my expertise as an auctioneer

to ride on the back of it and auction items that I have selected

specifically for the day.

And that day I have in mind is a race day at Windsor Racecourse.

If I buy things that I think will appeal to people

who are hopefully wealthy and generous, it shouldn't be a problem.

I shall be home and dry.

'So, both our gents plan to sell their items at charity auctions.

'As well as guests at the auctions, everybody Charlie and Eric buy from

'will be aware that they're on a mission to raise money for charity.

'Our experts will do everything to persuade people

'to give them the best prices when they buy the items that they hope will drive them to victory.

'Eric's at the Newark antiques fair.

'His search for pieces that will make a statement has paid off.'

This sort of vase was being made in the 1950s in Germany.

Invariably, they're never marked.

It's got a pattern number on the base. Nothing else.

What I like is it's a statement. It's got some size to it.

These West German pots you can pick up for £10, £20.

Something like that is going to be a bit more. I hesitate to say.

-Is this yours?

-Yes, it is.

-Are we talking German?

-Yes, we are.

-Oh, good.

-It's got a registration mark underneath.

Dare I ask? What's the asking price?

-110, really. That's what I want.

-110?

-Yes.

I'm on a severe budget day today.

There's no point in me offering you £70, is there?

-Are we way out?

-Not really, no.

-Could I push you?

-£80.

-80?

-Yes. That's my...

-I haven't got a clue what I'm buying.

Either way, put it there.

Thank you very much indeed.

'True to strategy, Knocker's chosen a statement piece.

'What kind of statement, we'll leave the buyers to decide.

'He's a man on a mission and his expert eye has been drawn to another potential winner.'

That's nice.

The first time you see anything like this, look at the figure.

-Give it a tap.

-DULL TAPPING

It's got a dull sound so that's not good news.

That means that this is a spelter figure, not bronze.

It makes a huge difference to the value.

But I like this clock set.

Obviously Art Deco, some time around 1925, 1930.

And I like the girl.

She's wearing this futuristic skull cap.

She's quite exotic.

She's feeding two over-size budgies.

She's got style.

Next question is, any chips, nicks? No. That's OK.

'Eric's smitten with the clock,

'but will he be able to get it for a profit-friendly price?'

Excuse me.

-First question, is it in perfect working order?

-Yeah.

-What sort of price are we talking about?

-£250.

-250.

Um... I'm wondering whether there's any point me uttering the words 180.

-200.

-200?

-£200 I could do it for.

-£200?

-I'm here to sell. That's a deal.

-OK.

-Would you like me to wrap it up for you?

-If you would.

-Thanks very much.

-Lovely. I think that's all right for £200.

You see a lot of Art Deco clocks around.

This girl's just got the edge.

'Eric couldn't resist the clock and blows a fifth of his budget

'on another statement piece.

'Eric's smooth-talking opponent is paying a dealer contact a visit.

'The Charmer is surrounded by quality items,

'but can he find something to appeal to his horse-racing buyers?'

Ah.

That's a fantastic tankard, isn't it?

It's enormous and it's engraved

with a golfer - I don't think it's that old.

A, the clothing doesn't look that old.

B, if we look at the bottom,

it's moulded glass.

It isn't cut and there isn't a pontil mark,

which you would expect, were it 18th century or early 19th century.

So, it's going to be...probably, 1960s or '70s.

And I think it's going to be a golfer from the '40s or '50s.

Probably a famous one.

It's a good chunky thing

and there are no chips round the rim.

So it's in good condition and I need to find out how much this is.

'That's a good option for Charlie.

'People at his racecourse event are likely to be sports fans.'

-I really like this. Who is it?

-It's Ben Hogan.

I recognise it from his book, The Modern Fundamentals of Golf.

There you have the picture of Ben Hogan.

-What date would that picture be?

-1958, I think.

-How much is it?

£50 to you.

-30?

-I dare say I will let it go for that.

-Does it show you a profit?

-Very small profit.

I really like that.

'It's a modest purchase, but Charlie bags two items for the price of one,

'as the dealer agrees to include the golfing book in the deal.

'But the Charmer isn't finished yet and he snaps up a Stourbridge glass paperweight and inkwell.

Frankly, at £80, I think there's a thumping good profit in that. Especially at a charity auction.

'Both our experts are desperate for victory

'and are hunting out items for their big selling events.'

-£55? I'm not going to find another.

-I haven't seen one before.

-All right. £55.

-Happy with that?

-I'm very happy with that.

Knocker thinks this Victorian silver-plate kettle will pour more profit into his pot

and as the market empties, he also snaps up a set of glamorous late-Victorian wine glasses.

If you're going to do me £80 for the four,

I'm going to give you a big yes.

-Thanks very much.

-Thank you.

'Eric's on top buying form and his idea of the market has paid off.

'He heads home with four lots that he hopes will have mass appeal.

'But his rival, Charlie "the Charmer" Ross, is also in the mood for spending.

'As it's the Showdown, they can buy from wherever they like,

'and on a previous challenge, he spotted an item

'that he thought was perfect for his plans.'

This is fantastic.

How racing is that?

Horseshoe. Another horseshoe.

Salt and pepper with jockey caps on. Riding whip handle.

Perhaps it was given to somebody as a trophy for winning a race?

Could be that. If we look at the bottom here.

It's not silver. It doesn't have a hallmark.

It has got a maker's name.

It's also got a Victorian kite mark, which will date it exactly.

It's still got its original plating on it.

He told me what he paid for it.

He said he paid £260.

But he wants over 300 for it.

A horrendously ridiculous price.

But at a charity do at a racecourse, do you think somebody would pay

£500 or £600 for that? They just might.

'It was a tough decision but he decided to take the plunge and has gambled £300 on the condiment set.'

'Eric and Charlie have been splashing the cash,

'just how much of their budgets have they spent?'

'Both started out with up to £1000 and so far Eric has spent £415,

'leaving him with £585 to play with.

'His smooth-talking opponent isn't far behind, though,

'having spent £410, which makes things nearly neck-and-neck.'

'Both of our auctioneers have plenty of cash left in their war chests.

'As it's their Showdown, they can buy whatever from wherever they want.

'Whilst on a previous Put Your Money buying trip,

'Eric snapped up a framed print of elephants

'by the famed wildlife artist David Shepherd.

'It cost £69, including commission,

'and he's got a plan to maximise his profits.'

# ..There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do

# I bless the rains down in Africa... #

Here we go.

One treasure of a painting.

I have to admit, I'm feeling somewhat excited.

I'm going to meet this country's greatest living wildlife artist.

I'm going to meet the great David Shepherd.

What he's going to think about my painting, or print...

Well, let's hear what he has to say.

'Eric phoned David and asked him to sign it before it goes under the hammer.'

This was a blockbuster print, sold in hundreds.

It's in nice condition.

-But it's still got this frame on!

-The frame didn't really work for me.

If this had a wide frame, it could be transformed.

-This is just fire wood.

-All right.

-The print is in good order.

-You painted this in...?

-1962, I think.

If I sign it, I suppose it'll make it a bit more valuable.

You took the words out of my mouth. Would you mind re-dating it as well?

-Of course I can.

-You don't like that frame?

-I hate it.

I say, "I'm not going to sign it unless I go like that."

"Here! You ruined my frame!" I say, "Yeah, I know."

It'll make a hell of a lot more money.

Under glass, it'll look beautiful.

I can't see anything without my glasses.

I can't see the print. There it is.

There we are.

-6/09.

-Lovely.

-That's added a few quid.

-Yeah.

Providing they re-frame it.

You've no idea what pleasure that gives me!

-Mr Shepherd, thank you so much.

-Let me know what it goes for.

Ooh, I will, indeed.

It's a collector's item. Truly, it is.

'Nicely done, Eric.

'David's signature should create a wild bidding frenzy for the print.

'In Oxfordshire his rather relaxed opponent has made a successful phone bid on a chromium-plated car mascot

'featuring a jockey on a horse for £65.

'Charlie picks up the pace in the buying stakes

'when a visit to a local antiques shop delivers him another quirky piece.'

Victorian, I think, possibly Edwardian,

silver baby's teething ring

and rattle.

It's embossed with the face of the man in the moon.

It's absolutely charming. It's got a hallmark. It's London, certainly.

I think it's probably Edwardian. There's no monarch's head on there.

Let's call it 1905, 1906. And it was a very reasonable £25.

A decent profit there, I think. I'll go get it wrapped up.

'Charlie's building up his stash of items

'and on another buying expedition, he spotted something else.'

I really like the look of this.

A bit of glamour!

It's...set in white gold.

Stamped 14 - 14 carat.

It's set with a lot of diamonds

and I can see people getting quite excited about this.

Charlie loves the brooch, but can he charm his way to a great price?

-I've found something I like.

-Ooh, what is it? Ah, yeah. That's really pretty.

Would you take 300 if I was really kind?

Charlie, for you, I'll do it for 300.

How could we have ever doubted him? And he's not the only one on the prowl for precious gems.

# If I gave you diamonds and pearls... #

'Knockers on the lookout for statement pieces

'he's picked two bits of designer bling.

'All he needs now is a sparkling discount.'

-So, if I went for the earrings by...Givenchy?

-Yes.

-And this is Dior.

-Yes.

-Is there a deal we can do?

-Oh, I should think we can.

-If you're taking both... A very good discount, just 75 for the earrings.

-Yeah.

And 95 for the brooch.

-So we're looking at 170.

-£170?

-Yeah.

-Sounds good to me.

-OK.

-Thanks, Chrissie.

-Thank you.

'Eric splashed out on a couple of sparklers.

'He also spent £80 on a bracelet from a separate seller.

'Knocker has his quota of collectables

'and is ready to start putting the final touches to his plan.

'His charity has said he can sell the items at a dinner event

'they're holding at the Guildhall in London. Very swish!

'His charming opponent still has money to spend and has arrived in the capital

'where a friend in the art world has picked him out a real bargain.'

-Over here. We have a beautiful Picasso lithograph.

-Picasso.

It's titled Circus Performers,

it was done in 1954.

How many would there have been?

-There were 1,500 made.

-Of that image?

-Yes.

-This is me!

It looks like you!

-I thought you might like it.

-I love it, I have to say.

-It's delightful. Does that come in the £200 budget?

-For you, it does.

It's too good, isn't it? I think that's just what I need.

-You don't want to change your mind?

-It's yours, Charlie.

-Shake on the deal?

-Congratulations.

-I'll get the money and we'd better take it off the wall.

-Wonderful.

'That's Charlie all spent up. What a strong finish for "the Charmer"!'

"Knocker", Rossco has got a Picasso!

You won't believe that.

'There you go. It's not just what you know but who you know.

'As he's raising money for charity, the gallery have done a great deal.

'Both our boys have done all their buying and as their events loom,

'the tension is building.

'Our contenders started out with a budget of up to £1,000 each.

'Eric bought eight items and spent £734.

'His opponent bought one item less

'but spent every last penny.

'At his showdown, "Knocker" Knowles will be auctioning

'a 1950s German vase,

'an ornate Art Deco clock with spelter figurine,

'a Victorian silver-plate kettle,

'a set of four late 19th-century wine glasses,

'a signed David Shepherd print and three pieces of designer jewellery.

'His opponent spent his budget on a 20th-century engraved glass tankard,

'a modern Stourbridge glass ink well,

'a Victorian silver-plated cruet set, a car mascot,

'an Edwardian teething ring with silver charm,

'a white gold and diamond brooch and a limited edition Picasso print.

'Our dealers Charlie "the Charmer" Ross and Eric "Knocker" Knowles

'were challenged to spend £1,000 of their money on antiques

'to sell on for maximum profit at a one-off event.

'Both our experts are experienced auctioneers and know that one of the best ways of raising money

'is through charity auctions.

'Our canny couple have gained access to existing occasions

'being held by their charities.

'In Windsor, Charlie's event gets under way.

'The sun is smiling on "the Charmer".

'He's taking part in a charity auction at Royal Windsor Racecourse

'and is hoping there'll be plenty of generous buyers to splash the cash.

'He's got seven items, but won't be selling them all from the rostrum.'

Right, just sorting out all my silent auction lots. I'm a bit short of time.

The auction is going to be about half past nine but the whole event starts in half an hour.

I can only get two of my lots into the high-value auction.

So the Picasso and the brooch are in the main auction. The other lots, silent auction.

Very simple. People look at the item.

If they like it, they put a bid on a piece of paper higher than the bids already there.

Simple as that.

It depends on people liking the things I've chosen. If they don't, we're scuppered.

'Surely "the Charmer" isn't feeling nervous?

'Charlie and Eric are both olds hands at the auction game, but their events feel very different.'

It's all rather grand, isn't it?

'Both Eric and Charlie are desperate to raise the most money.

'As the guests know they're on a money-making mission,

'our chaps hope that the buyers are in a generous mood.

'In Windsor, the meals have been served

'and Charlie is ready to get his silent auction under way.'

'"The Charmer" paid £300 for the cruet and worries it was over-priced.

'It does have a horse racing theme

'so will he lure in potential buyers?'

Come on, Mark. I need a bid on this.

Yeah!

-Go 900 and he'll go a grand.

-You're too good a salesman.

Do you want to hole him below the waterline with a grand?

1,200 and still rising.

'Our smooth-talking gent moves in for the kill with his next item.

'Remember, the piece of Stourbridge glass cost him £80.'

There's the pen.

Thank you very much indeed. That's fab.

'"The Charmer"'s certainly working his magic.

'At Eric's event in London, "Knocker" is taking to the rostrum.

'Up first is his set of four German wine glasses he bought for £80.

'He paid £30 to get a bit of damage restored

'so will he be able to turn a profit?'

Ladies and gentlemen, lot one. Four matched Victorian wine glasses.

The estimate is 200 to 300. I'm looking for a bid of £200.

200 is offered. Do I see 220? The lady's bid at 200.

220. 240, madam? No?

240. 260. 280. Against you, sir.

280, right at the back with you, sir.

£280.

Do I see 300? 300 with the lady.

300. 320. It's against you, madam.

£320 for this lot, ladies and gentlemen.

320. If... Oh. 340.

380 with you, sir. 380 it is. Any more bids?

Speak now. 380 once, twice, third time.

380. Thank you very much indeed, sir.

'That's a whopping £270 profit.

'It looks as though the guests at Eric's event will dig deep.

'But "Knocker" is just getting started.'

At £200. Once, twice, third time. Speak now.

£200. Thank you so much.

'That's another £145 profit in the bag.

'Eric's setting the bar high.

'For Charlie, it's a face-to-face challenge to get profit rolling in.'

-I've got no children.

-It's worth having children for this!

'Charlie paid just £25 but he's got his mind focused on profit.

'He's aiming high.'

Good boy. I like this game.

This is good. Nine.

250. You're a gentleman, sir.

'There are some very generous guests at Charlie's event.

'Mr Ross is working his socks off and using all his experience -

'and that famous charm - to maximise profits.

'And he's had a result.'

This is unbelievably hard work but I think I'm getting there.

Martin had a look at these and said, "What's the best bid?"

"£250, sir."

He said, "I can't stand the trophy. It's awful.

"But I will give you £350 for the book."

Which is a bit of a result.

The book is probably worth a small percentage of the two.

He's been trying to buy it for years so I'll take the book out

and carry on trying to sell the trophy.

'Nicely done, Mr Ross.

'The tankard and the book cost Charlie £30.

'With £320 profit already in the bank,

'any money Charlie makes on the tankard is a bonus.

'So, with their first sales in the bag, who's in an early lead?

'Bids are still coming in on Charlie's silent auction but...

'Both our contenders are throwing themselves into the Showdown.

'Experienced auctioneer Eric is enjoying his time on the rostrum.

We move to lot three,

a 1950s West German pottery vase. It's big!

'This cost "Knocker" £80.'

I'm looking for an opening bid of £150. I'm looking for 150.

150, I have.

160. 170, new bidder.

180. It is against you.

180, standing. At 180, ladies and gentleman. With you, sir. 190. 200.

Standing at £200, ladies and gentlemen. 210.

220. 220, standing bid. At 220 against you, sir.

230.

No? 230 with you, sir.

230.

Ladies and gentlemen, have you all finished? 240.

Standing bid at 240.

250.

250. Definitely out.

At 250, ladies and gentlemen. Last time at 250...

It's yours, sir. 250 there.

'That's a fantastic £170 into Eric's kitty.

'He's keen to clock up more profits.'

It is Art Deco marble and alabaster. Everything you want in Art Deco.

I would like to start the bidding, if I may, at £350.

It is worth every penny.

'Mr Knowles paid £200 but the early bidding has seen him more than double his money.'

420.

440.

460.

480.

500. 520.

5...40.

560. 580.

600? £600, ladies and gentlemen.

Lady's bid at £600.

If you've done, and I think you have, at 600, then.

For the last time, speak now. It's yours, madam. Thank you, madam.

'It took a while to get going but that is a whopping £400 profit

'into Eric's kitty - what a result!

'In Windsor, Charlie's silent auction is still open for business.

'He's had interest in four lots but there's one he's struggling with.'

I thought this would fly, my chromium plated car mascot.

It's got age. It must be from the 1950s.

In 1950, you were allowed to put it on a car and you're not any more.

It's a health hazard, but you could use it in a trophy cabinet.

I need to change tack, try a new sales technique.

'Have Mr Ross's fortunes changed? Turn on that famous charm, Charlie.

'Rival Eric is gearing up for more stellar sales.

'He's about to unveil his three jewellery lots.

'He's hoping the gentlemen, or their wives, will take a shine to them.'

1970s Givenchy gilt and diamante clip earrings

modelled as entwined hoops.

An opening bid of 150 for the Givenchy earrings? 150?

Thank you, sir. 150. 160, thank you, sir.

170.

180.

190. I've seen you, sir.

200. £200 on my left.

At £200.

200, it is. 220.

240.

260.

280.

No?

£280 for these, ladies and gentlemen. 300 now offered.

Have you all done? £300, gentleman's bid.

Final bid and you've done.

Yours, sir, for £300.

'Eric paid £75 for the earrings, so that's £225 profit.

'"Knocker's" strategy of buying statement pieces is paying off,

'as the Dior brooch is snapped up, too.'

£320.

Gentleman's bid once, twice, third time.

It's yours, sir, for 320.

'That tops up Mr Knowles' profit pot by £225.

'Will he have the same success with his "unusual" bracelet?

'This cost him £80. Hands fly up all over the room.

'The price is rocketing.'

£840.

Thank you, sir. 860.

880.

£880.

900.

920.

920. This fits any wrist.

LAUGHTER

Do you want to bid me 1,000?

£1,000. A round of applause, ladies and gentlemen.

Thank you.

Send a taxi for that girl next time! Send a taxi!

At £1,000.

£1,200!

CROWD: Oooh!

£1,200.

That could be a killer blow.

Do I see any advance on £1,200 for this?

Going once at £1,200.

Twice at £1,200.

Third time. Yours, sir, for £1,200.

'Incredible! Selling for 15 times what he paid for it...

'..Nearly doubling his total so far.

'He's taking the Guildhall by storm.

'"Charmer" Ross isn't out of the running.

'His silent auction is over.

'It's time to reveal the final offers on the five lots.'

I nipped in here to get away from the noise

in the relative peace and quiet of the next-door marquee

to savour my results from the silent auction, which is closed.

The car mascot made £200.

The teething ring made £300.

The engraved tankard and the book together made £550.

We separated the book. The book made £350 without the tankard.

The glass scent bottle, 250.

And my wonderful cruet, my coup de grace,

made £1,200.

It's been just a great result.

'It just goes to show you should never underestimate "the Charmer".

'In addition to his profit from the book...

'..He's got two significant items left to sell.

'Things are hotting up and thanks to the generosity of the guests

'our experts are banking big money.

'Charlie is coming up on the inside.

'Charlie may be trailing but this contest could go either way.

'Eric has got one item left to sell. His rival has two.

'Experienced auctioneer Charlie finally takes to the rostrum.'

-Ladies and gentlemen, Charlie Ross.

-Thank you, Eddie.

'His feisty rival also has an artistic lot on offer.

'Charlie needs a huge profit if he's in with a chance of winning.

'The Picasso print cost £200.'

An opportunity to own a Picasso, which doesn't occur every day.

Circus Performers, an edition of 1,500.

£1,000 and off we go. I expect a sea of hands.

1,000.

1,100 now, somebody? £1,000. 1,100.

1,200. 1,300? 1,300. 1,400?

1,400.

1,500? 1,600?

At 1,500 on the left. Time somebody else joined in. £1,500 is too cheap.

1,600. 1,700?

1,700?

Come on, Nick. She'll bid 1,800. It won't cost you anything.

1,700. 1,800?

I told you. 1,900? It's that easy. 1,900?

Somebody else have a go. £1,800 is too cheap for a Picasso.

Hands up who hasn't got a Picasso. 1,900. Always works.

2,000. 2,200?

2,400?

2,400? 2,400, sir?

2,600, madam?

2,800, sir? The bid's against you. 2,800, sir?

2,600 to the lady.

2,800, sir? Hello?

Coming back to you, sir. 2,800?

2,800. That's better. 3,000?

3,000. 3,200, sir? No?

3,000, the lady on my left. 3,200, sir?

3,200. 3,400?

3,400. 3,600? No.

3,400, the lady's bid. £3,400. Are there any more bids?

One last-ditch effort, sir? 3,600, may I say? Possibly.

Yes, I thought so! 3,600!

LAUGHTER

Let's not bother with 3,800. Let's zap on to 4,000. 4,000?

Yes? 4,000.

200s are silly, aren't they? 4,500?

LAUGHTER

No?

At £4,000. The bid's on my left.

For the first time. 4,000 for the second time.

4,000 for the third and the very last time.

A huge round of applause. Sold.

'He shoots. He scores.

'That is exactly how you do it.

'Thanks to the generosity of the guests and that famous charm,

'Mr Ross banked an eye-watering £3,800 profit on the Picasso print.

'With two experienced auctioneers battling it out,

'"Knocker" Knowles plays his trump card, the David Shepherd print.

'After the artist insisted,

'one of Mr Knowles' contacts reframed it as a favour.'

First of all, David asked us to remove the original frame

because he hated it.

'It cost him just £69 at auction.'

I would like to open the bidding, if I may, at £400 and to go in 50s.

I'm looking for £400 for this lot.

400, ladies and gentlemen. 400 is offered. Thank you. 450?

The gentleman's bid at 450. 500?

And 50?

600?

And 50? 700?

£700 for this... 750.

750 with you, sir.

At 750.

800, the lady's bid. The lady's bid at £800.

850.

900, thank you, madam. 900 with the lady.

Gentleman here at 950.

1,000 with the lady. 1,050. 1,100 if you like?

1,100.

And 50.

1,200. £1,200.

Are you out, sir? Lady's bid... 1,250.

1,300.

No? £1,300 for this.

£1,300 for the last time.

It is yours, madam, for £1,300.

'True to his name, "Knocker" Knowles brings down the hammer

'on a fantastic price.

'He's all sold up.

'Having run his own saleroom for 25 years,

'and plenty of charity auctions, "the Charmer" is in his element.'

Beautiful diamond brooch in the form of a ribbon.

'He paid £300 for the brooch but he quickly more than doubles his money'

At 700, this is a bargain.

-'Where will the bidding end?'

-800. 900, madam?

'He's pushing for the 1,000.'

£900. Couldn't you go one more?

It would be nice if it made 1,000. 800. 900?

850. 900?

900. 950?

If you've done 850, 950's a mere bagatelle.

No? £900, then, on my right.

At 900...

1,000! 1,100?

Now we'll get going. 1,100. 1,200? 1,200.

1,300? I knew once you saw it you'd like it. 1,300, sir?

1,300? No?

1,200, against you. 1,250 any help?

It is? 1,250.

1,300, sir? No help to you, is it? 1,300?

1,300?

-Hello. Good evening. I'm Charlie.

-Go on.

Thank you. 1,300.

1,350, sir? 1,350.

1,400? I will go away.

At 1,350. First time. Second time. Third and last time.

At £1,350.

Sold! Thank you very much.

'That's an incredible result!'

Give him a round of applause.

Yippee!

So much money!

'And that dramatic finale brings us to the end of the Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Showdown.

'Go on, Charlie. Let your hair down.

'"The Charmer" and "Knocker" pulled out all the stops

'and thanks to the generosity of their guests raised fabulous sums.

'Who has come out victorious?

'Both started out with up to £1,000 of their own money to spend.

'With their sales ringing in their ears,

'it's time to reveal the final profit totals.'

-Eric, this is the big one.

-It certainly is.

-Are you feeling chipper?

-Well, I'm playing for pride today.

-Your event, tell me about it.

-I had a fantastic party.

-Windsor Racecourse.

-Right.

-We had an auction and silent auction.

One or two quite rich people there. This is too bullish. And yours?

Well, I had a very nice event.

-It was in the City of London, at the Guildhall.

-Oh!

We had the auction and a few nice surprises.

-Let's find out how thrilled we both are.

-Right. Come on, then.

Show me. Show me.

Oh, my goodness me!

-You must have had how many millionaires?

-Lots.

-It's staggering.

'So it's a fantastic victory for Charlie but we're not done yet.

'Our pair have been battling across five very different challenges.

'They visited boot sales, markets and auctions, and each day's profits have been totted up.

'It's time to reveal who's made the most profit overall.'

-Now, profit on the week.

-Let's go for it. One, two, three.

They're both good results.

I'll take my hat off to you, mate. That is an incredible total.

-Well done, Charlie. I've got to put my hand out to you.

-It's been fun.

It has been a lot of fun.

'Both our experts made fabulous totals.

'Every penny they made will go to their good causes.'

My chosen charity is the Prince's Trust.

My charity is CLIC Sargent,

a national charity looking after children with leukaemia.

'Well, after a lot of hard work, Charlie has emerged victorious.

'Next week, we'll be laying down the challenge to two more experts

'as we say, "Dealers, put your money where your mouth is!"

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