Peterborough 7 Bargain Hunt

We're at the East of England Showground

and I'm in the driving seat today.

MUSIC: Water Music, Suite No.2 by Handel

Sir Henry Royce, the man behind this superb Rolls-Royce, was born

here in Peterborough. So, with that in mind, let's go Bargain Hunting.

Henry Royce formed a fantastic partnership with

Charles Stewart Rolls.

And that's what we need on Bargain Hunt, successful partnerships.

So, let's take a little sneaky peek

at the journey ahead.

On today's show, the old ones are the best for the Reds.

-I like the old one.

-Yeah.

-Yeah.

Probably because we're of similar age!

THEY LAUGH

And the Blues have expensive tastes.

-That is beautiful.

-A beautiful thing. Out of budget. Put it back.

-OK.

-Well done.

But just who will come out on top at the auction?

-Ooh! The excitement of it all.

-£35.

Equal! That's all for later.

Let's meet today's teams.

We've got four lovely ladies here today.

For the Reds, we have a mum and daughter team, Amelia and Rosie.

And for the Blues, we have two great friends, Amy and Rebecca.

-Hello, everyone.

-Hello.

Now, Amelia, you work in sales. Does that mean

you're going to be driving a hard bargain?

I do like a good haggle, so I'll certainly try

my best to drive a hard bargain.

-What sort of sales are you involved with?

-Software,

-for a software company that I work in.

-I don't understand software.

Let's move on.

Now, Rosie. You're a retired customer services rep, aren't you?

-I am.

-Any good at antiques?

Well, I used to have a collection of nearly 150 teapots but they were

-too much dusting, so they had to go!

-You kept your best ones, did you?

I have a 1760 blue and white from

-the Dutch royal house from 1760.

-How fantastic.

-Who's going to be in charge today? AMELIA:

-I'm always in charge.

-ROSIE:

-As I've said, I always do what I'm told.

Isn't that true with all mothers and daughters?

The daughter is always in charge. And what about tactics?

-Well, if we don't fall out, we might do well.

-Have you ever fallen out?

-Never.

-Daily!

And on that note,

-off to the Blues. We have great friends Amy and Rebecca.

-Hello.

-You're both police officers? Is that how you met?

-Yeah.

I joined the police force ten years ago

and Rebecca was already a police officer on the shift that I joined.

What's your specific role in the police force?

I work in neighbour policing, and Amy's a detective.

-You're a detective?

-I am, yeah.

-So you're quite intellectual, are you?

-I'd like to think so.

-Most of the time.

-Now, Rebecca, when you're not on the beat, what do you like doing?

Well, most of my time is spent with my children, to be honest,

which I enjoy doing, and spending time with them,

-and taking them places.

-Marvellous.

Now, going on to the antiques. What do you like?

I like perfume, so I like the perfume bottles.

I've got 15 perfumes on the go at the moment,

and I'll probably keep about five of them bottles.

-15 perfumes on the go?

-I like to have a nice choice in the morning,

when I get up. What do I want to smell like? So...

Hang on. Hang on. Oh, I like today's.

What about you, Rebecca?

-I don't know too much about antiques...

-Good start!

..but I like a good nosy round the shops.

I don't live that far from Lovejoy country,

so there's lots of antiques round that way. So I like to have a look.

-I like jewellery, I like fashion.

-Lots of things?

-Yeah.

So, who's going to be captain of the team?

-Probably Amy.

-Me.

-Who's going to be superintendent?

-Probably me.

-You?

Now, if you're going to go shopping, girls, what will you need?

-ALL:

-Money!

-Absolutely, and I've got it.

-I've got 300 smackers for you, girls.

-Thank you very much.

And superintendent, I have £300 for you.

-Thank you.

-Off you go.

Shop away! I think this looks like being an absolute belter!

We have two select experts helping two sets of Reds and Blues today.

Hoping to put the P into profit for the Reds, it's Philip Serrell.

And she won't be lounging around for long.

It's Christina Trevanion for the Blues.

-So, what are we looking for? Amy?

-Something small and pretty, I think.

A perfume bottle, maybe.

-Right, because you're a bit of a perfume fan, aren't you?

-Yes.

For me, it's not anything specific.

I know what I like, so if something catches my eye that's a bit

-different...

-What do you like?

-I like military items, I like

-vintage items, clothing.

-Yep.

-So,

-what do you think? Jewellery, silverware. Something a bit quirky!

Girls after my own heart! I love it.

-Is there a plan?

-Well, we'll have to see what we like, I think.

Quirky, maybe, and a bit different.

Right, teams. Your time starts now...

BELL DINGS ..and they're off.

-Come on. Let's get going.

-Let's go!

Let's see if we can find a modest Ferrari, or something.

Good luck with that.

'Ello, 'ello, 'ello. What have we here, then?

Oh, there's a little policeman!

Hey, this looks like a really quirky shop, doesn't it?

-And the police sign over there.

-Where's that?

-Just there.

Oh, yeah! Very appropriate.

A bit of a police sign going on.

So, what would that have gone on originally?

Maybe a fence, or something?

-VENDOR: Back of a motorbike.

-Back of a motorbike.

-A police motorbike?

-That's pretty cool though, isn't it?

The blue is very fitting.

Maybe we could take these off and make it a necklace.

-I'm going to continue looking if that's all right.

-OK. fair enough.

A wise decision, I think, Blues.

Now, Reds, are you about to clean up with your first item?

-Do you mind me enquiring about these suitcases?

-Yeah?

-Do you know about them?

-They're not suitcases, more boxes, aren't they?

-Boxes.

-They are laundry cases, So, when people would

take their laundry to Wolverhampton,

that's how they would get it back.

Apparently, in 1890s, 1900s,

it was the biggest place that employed women in England.

-Oh, right. So there's a bit of history to it, really?

-That's right.

That's what they're most known for.

And are they coming as a package?

You could have them separate if you like.

-What are you talking about, price-wise?

-£35 each.

-Can I just say something to you?

-Go on, then.

If you look at those, the one at the front looks to me

-like it's quite cool, 1950s, early

-'60s. The other one's modern.

-The other one is 1980s. I like the old one.

-Yeah.

-Yeah.

Probably because we're of similar age.

Speak for yourself, please!

But I think that's a quite a cool thing, though.

-People like them for displays, decor.

-Can we have a look at this?

-Any holes in it, or bumps, or...

-You're welcome to have a look.

What's the very, very best on it? This is the painful bit.

I know, very, very painful. £30?

See, that was said as though it was a question, wasn't it?

-Not a statement.

-I was trying to be very polite.

Well, you'll probably say no to £20, will you?

-I will say no to £20, I'm afraid.

-Would you meet halfway, though?

-That's what I was going to say. £25?

-£25?

Have a look. Have a look,

and make sure you're actually happy with it before you agree on a price.

Right, let's just have a look. As I say, what we're looking at here

is a very expensive cardboard box.

-That's about what it is.

-Has it got any dates on it?

-1951.

-You were spot on!

-Yeah.

-Yeah, we'd like to take that, please.

-Yeah?

-25, is that all right?

-That's fine.

-Thank you, very much.

-Good luck with it.

-Thank you!

So, that's one box for the Reds

and it looks like the Blues have found a box of their own.

-Want to have a look at this? Christina?

-What's that, darling?

-Altrincham Police, 1936.

-Oh, wow. How appropriate.

I'm not entirely sure what it would have been used for.

Perhaps a notebook? And some...

I'm really surprised that you've just taken the cover...

I would have expected a hinged lid.

Really beautiful oak box, which possibly would have been...

I mean, there's still a card in there,

but I would have said it probably would have been a cigar box,

because it's obviously a presentation piece.

You've got this lovely shield on the front here,

which has been engraved.

Altrincham Police, 1936.

So, 1936, just coming towards

the end of the Art Deco period, and we can see that by its form,

if you look at that lovely chamfered top on there.

-Now, any moulding missing, if you have a good look around it?

-No.

-OK. How much is that?

-I've got £45 on it.

I think, really, if you want to make a profit on it, you want to be

-nudging it towards the £20 region.

-Would you take £20 for it?

-Definitely not.

-What's the best price you could do us?

The best price for me or the best price for you?

-The best price for us?

-The best price for you,

-probably £30.

-Meet us in the middle at £25.

-Could we just nudge you that £5 less?

-Ooh. The pain.

-You are pushing, but you have a deal.

-Thank you, very much.

-Have we just bought something?

-Yeah!

Well done, girls. Speedy Gonzales.

I'm going to have to watch you two, I can tell.

-Right, let's go.

-OK.

Speedy indeed. And for just £25.

Now, both teams have ticked a box, quite literally.

So, it's one apiece with just over ten minutes on the clock.

Well, Reds. What's next?

I think we should look for something

different, and this is certainly different.

-I'm not too sure I know what it is.

-I was about to say,

do you know what it is?

It's got Eton College here, 1927 football club.

All the players.

ECFC? EC...?

-Eton College?

-Eton, maybe?

-That would be nice, wouldn't it?

All those names.

Well, it's got the wall game over here, so it probably must be.

-It's worth a risk, maybe.

-So, if you buy this, what you do with it?

-Oh, yeah.

-Well, I think someone who's interested maybe has possibly

been to Eton, or has contacts, or whatever, might be interested.

What you don't want to be doing is buying a Doulton jug,

-that... Everybody can look up the price of a Doulton jug.

-Yeah.

I've never seen anything like this in my life before,

So, what's it worth? I haven't got a clue.

It could be cheap at £150. It could be cheap at £50.

It could be cheap at £300. I really, really don't know.

But I think it's such fun.

-How much is this, please?

-£150, sir.

What's the absolute finish on it?

It needs to clear £120. The best price.

-So, £120 is it.

-Absolutely.

-Can I ask you to do a favour for us?

Could you just hang onto it for us for about 35 minutes?

-Yeah, that's fine.

-Right. Let's go and have a think.

-Thank you very much indeed.

-Thank you.

-Thank you.

CHARLIE: I'd keep that one in mind, then, Reds. Now, Blues.

Are you BOBBIN' along nicely?

A sewing machine. Yeah.

It's slightly difficult thing to sell at auction,

to be perfectly honest.

And they don't tend to sell for a huge amount of money.

Having said that, that is probably the most beautiful case

-I've ever seen. And, darling, it's a Premier.

-Premier.

It's not just any old sewing machine, it's a Premier.

No, it's nice that you've got this mother of pearl inlay on here.

It's a lovely thing. How much have you got on your sewing machine?

£75 because it's quite unusual and the case

has been restored.

What would be your very best price on it, Johnny?

-To give me a small profit, £55.

-£55.

At auction you're probably looking at £30-£50.

-OK.

-OK.

-OK. What do you think?

-No, then.

-No?

-Yeah, it's no.

-Let's move on. Come on, girls.

Back on the beat, then, Blues.

But with nearly 30 minutes left,

you might need to turn on your blue lights.

So, Reds, what's the plan?

Now, then. Let's just take a bit of a rain check.

We've bought the first lot.

That case, which I thought was really, really lovely. I liked that.

The "but" is, we've only got six minutes before that bloke

puts his Eton College thing back on his floor,

so, I think we need to decide, do we want that, or don't we?

-You like it, don't you?

-I like it.

It's that kill or cure thing.

I think it's a nice... I like it because you can't put a price on it.

You know, that could make £50.

It could make £200 and it could make anywhere between.

But I think it's a fun thing.

And I think the fact that you like it means to me that I'd buy it.

-And it's a bit different!

-Yeah.

-Maybe we should go for it, then.

Yeah, OK.

Go and seal the deal, then, Reds.

Hello? What has our detective sniffed out?

Oh, look! Perfume bottles!

-Now, who was the perfume fan?

-Me.

-Amy.

So, we've got some perfume bottles here and if we look at construction

of this, this is a moulded glass piece rather than

a cut glass piece,

so instantly it says to us that the

quality isn't as good as it could be. OK.

And the reason we can tell it's a moulded glass piece

is that we've actually got a seam line down there.

So that has been made in a mould, molten glass,

pressed together in a mould and then that's how it's been made. OK.

-All right.

-I don't like the look of it.

-No. I don't.

-OK. All right.

Let's move on.

And the Reds are back for the Eton display cabinet.

Hello.

-Thank you.

-You'll have that?

-Yeah, we'll have them.

-Thank you very much, indeed.

-Pleasure.

-We just bought them.

-Thank you. Yay!

-We'll be back later on.

-Right, on to the next now, then.

-Right on time.

Crumbs! No fuss with that buy. £120 for their second item.

-Maybe the Blues can smell a profit at this stall.

-Right.

-That's really nice.

-Heh. Look at this.

Oh, my goodness.

-AMY GASPS

-It's got the little stopper thing.

Yeah.

We've got a magic stopper. OK. So this,

even just not having a really close look at it,

the perfume bottle we were looking at before,

it's kind of the bicycle of the perfume bottle world.

-This is the Rolls-Royce.

-Is it?

This is the piece de resistance.

Look at this fabulous decoration. I'd say it's got to be Victorian.

And that cover there, engraved with a lily.

Language of flowers - Lily, I think, is for remembrance.

-Amy likes lilies. That's her favourite flower.

-Ah!

And solid silver again.

We've got these hallmarks on here. Nice thing.

What have we got on that?

-Ooh!

-What is it? What is it?

-Did you want to spend big or spend small?

-Spend small.

-What is it? Ooh.

-£160.

Ouch!

What would it make though? Do think it would make anything?

You pay for quality and quality always sells.

I mean, at auction I would put it at maybe £80-120.

It's a beautiful thing. But what do you think of it?

-I really like it.

-I really like it.

-What would be your

very, very best price on that beautiful scent bottle,

my darling?

Oh, she's looking cross.

No, it's the sun!

I'm bedazzled!

How about £110?

-Excellent!

-Because I was going to ask her.

-CHRISTINA MUTTERS

-OK!

Oh, Blues. You can haggle better than that!

Let's have a little chat about this, shall we?

That's why she's the expert, and I know nothing.

If we can try to nudge it under the £100,

I'd be a very happy bunny.

Is there any, any, any chance we could nudge it

under the hundred?

£98.

-£95.

-£95.

-Come on, £95.

-Brilliant. You're an angel.

Well done, Christina. Show them how it's done.

Perfume bottle got! Well done.

And that, honestly, is the nicest perfume bottle I've ever seen.

-Really?

-It is beautiful.

-Oh.

-Well done, girls.

-Yes!

-Right. Come on.

Let's go.

So, that's two in the bag with 20 minutes left on the clock.

-How are the Reds doing, Phil?

-I think they've done really well.

Bought two bits early on. Decisive. Job's done.

Splendid.

Now, it looks like the Blues have got their hands on some silver.

-Now, that is rather splendid, isn't it?

-It is. I do like that.

That is beautiful.

Beautiful thing. Out of budget. Put it back.

Oh, lawks! You tell 'em, Christina.

-OK. So, if nothing floats your boat...

-No.

-..what's our plan?

We've only got ten minutes left and I'm feeling a little bit antsy.

I know. I know. I think, well, I haven't liked anything

as much as I like the sewing machine.

-Ah. OK. The one we saw at the start?

-With the box.

I love the box, as well, with it.

So, given that we've only got ten minutes, then let's go get it.

That's very unusual. The sewing machine's floating your boat.

I know. Totally unlike me.

I don't mend stuff and sew stuff, but I like it.

-OK. All right. Let's go. Let's hope it's still there.

-Yeah.

-Yes.

Off you go, then, Blues.

Now, Reds. You also need to bag your final item.

-Is that a post office bag?

-That's right.

And most people think they are doctor's bags.

-Gladstones, aren't they?

-That's right.

You can see this heavy lined leather interior. Nice and secure.

Nice and sturdy.

After all these years, to get that.

Is that about 1950s?

-It would be earlier than '50s...

-Yeah?

..because you can tell by the actual fittings and the construction.

-You could use it as a handbag, couldn't you?

-I could.

-I would, as well!

-How much is it, that's the key?

This wouldn't be out of the way at around about £75.

-It's the "about" bit, isn't it?

-Yes, yes. What would be your best price?

If we were talking about cash and giving me

-a little bit of profit, we'd be talking about 60.

-OK.

-About.

-It's that would "about".

-55 or 60?

-I was thinking 50.

-It's too near to what it cost me.

-55?

If it's going to help you,

and you're definitely going to get more than 55.

I'd love a pound for every time someone said that to me!

-You really like that, don't you?

-I really like it.

Really like it, but will we make any money?

I think it'll make between probably £30 and £60.

-That would be the top end.

-Yeah, but you like it, that's the issue.

-I do really like it.

-What I think you should do, hang onto it.

This gentleman has nice things on his stall.

Let's look at the rest of his stall. Hold on to it, don't let go.

Thanks very much.

I wouldn't wait too long, Reds, time's ticking on.

Come on, girls, let's go, we're running out of time.

So, Blues, put those blue lights on and sew up your final item.

-Ah, I see it. It's still there.

-Yes, it is.

-Hello.

-Back again.

You've had a good scout around

and obviously you've made a good decision.

-Well, not as yet.

-Would you take 40?

I can't do that, I'm afraid. I would be making a loss.

-Obviously, I do have a few overhead costs myself.

-Sure.

What would your very best price be, Johnny?

Well, it's going to be 50 because I paid the lady 45 for this, you see,

and that just gives me a little contribution towards my costs.

-I'm trying to help you out as much as I can.

-We appreciate that.

I think at 45, we stand a fighting chance

and then you don't have to lug it home with you.

And you've got space in the van to buy something else with that 45.

It's a very kind offer.

Very kind offer and I see where you're coming from

but I'm going to decline on that

because I have to be a bit more disciplined about my costs.

-Oh, my goodness.

-48?

-Well, I tell you what.

-Everybody loves a tryer.

For your efforts and your sheer determination,

I'm going to say yes to 48.

Yay! Thank you.

A big improvement on your haggling skills, Blues. Job done.

Yes! Fantastic, well done.

Reds, you need one more item.

Right, we've got about three minutes left

and we've spent £145 on two items.

What are your thoughts?

I've just seen that gramophone there and the gentleman on the stall

says it's £150 and is in working order, but he is open to offers.

It's your decision.

Time is ticking!

I think we should probably go with the bag

and then you've got some left-over dosh to find something nice.

£200 you spent, three items.

The thing is, I think we bought three items all of us like,

-haven't we?

-I think so, yeah.

-We're happy.

-Off you go.

-OK, brilliant.

Did you ever think that you'd come out and buy a box,

-a perfume bottle and a sewing machine?

-No!

-The Blues can celebrate as they've finished.

-Let's go.

The Reds are also about to finish, if that bag hasn't been sold.

-It's still here.

-Phew!

Thank you very much.

I hope you do very well. KLAXON

Right, team, the race is over.

Your time is up.

I think you've done really, really well

and just by the skin of your teeth.

-Oh, thank God for that.

-Let's go.

-Come on then. Thank you.

-Bye.

We now need to race ahead to Richard Winterton Auctioneers in Lichfield,

but before we sell, let's remind ourselves what the Red team bought.

First up at £25,

will the Reds be hung out to dry with this laundry box?

Next up, will they have something to show with this display cabinet?

£120 paid.

Finally, will this £55 GPO bag deliver a first-class profit?

-Well, girls, somehow, you managed to spend £200, didn't you?

-We did.

Not sure about the items, but we definitely did.

Anyway, this gave the great man £100. What have you done?

I wanted to be colour-coded.

-Oh, wow! What's that?

-It's a...

-What?

-It looks like a coal scuttle, or something.

-A leather fire bucket.

-Oh, OK.

-Right. And it cost me £50.

And I just love it. New handle. Have a look.

-Would that be from the fire station, or someone's house?

-Country house.

-Oh, right.

-It's probably the back end of the 18th century,

-I would think.

-OK.

-They've fallen a little bit out of favour

but they used to be £200-£300.

What do you think it will make these days?

-I think, if we have a half decent day, it's £50-£80.

-OK.

But it's just a nice thing.

Well, we'll see what the ladies decide later on.

Now for the Blues.

Let's remind ourselves what they bought with their £300 budget.

Our girls in Blue hit the beat and paid £25 for this police box.

Next, they followed the scent

and sniffed out this perfume bottle for £95.

Finally, their shop was all stitched up with this sewing machine at £48.

-Well, girls, exciting shopping?

-Definitely.

-Marvellous.

-And you spent £168.

-We did.

That left young Christina with £132.

Rather too much, I would have thought.

-What did you do with it, Christina?

-Well, darling, old habits die hard.

-A ring!

-Wow!

-I like that.

It is a silver-gilt, it's not platinum, or gold,

dress ring, which is in the belle epoque style. French style.

Early 20th century. Late 19th century.

Set with, obviously, three stones, within the stone set surround.

-There we go. Have a little look.

-Lovely. Very sparkly.

-I like the shape of it.

-Yeah.

-That's fabulous.

-It's not diamonds.

It's not diamonds. No. And that was reflected in the price that I paid.

How much did you pay for it?

-I spent £25 on it.

-Yes. That's good.

I think at auction, I would hope it would fetch, maybe, £40-60, £50-£70.

Beautiful, yes, but has Christina chosen well?

The Blues can decide after the sale of their three items.

And talking of sale,

Richard Winterton, the auctioneer is about to start.

-Are you excited, girls?

-Absolutely.

-We can't wait.

-You can't wait.

-Have you ever been to an auction before?

-Not like this.

-I have. Not this one. Car auctions, but not ones like this.

-Car auction?

-This is nothing like a car auction, is it, Philip?

-Not at all, Charles.

-Not at all.

-OK, girls, here comes the laundry box.

Laundry box there.

Wolverhampton Steam Laundry Ltd.

Nothing on my book to start us. Where are we going to be?

Tense moment.

£8, I'm bid. £8, I'm bid.

15, I'm bid, internet.

-£15, the internet.

-Internet!

-It's the internet!

-£20, internet.

-Come on, come on!

-Ooh! the excitement of it all.

£20. The internet at £20.

Anyone from Wolverhampton in the room? Come on!

£20! All finished.

Sold at £20.

-Well...

-You've only lost a fiver.

It could be a lot worse. That's less than the cost of cleaning a sheet.

Here we go. The Eton College rules.

Ooh! let's see what happens with this.

The framed screen now.

Various Eton College library rules on there. Nothing on my book.

So, where are you going to be? I'm in your hands. £15, I'm bid.

-How much?

-£15.

-This needs to go a bit. Come on.

At the 15 bid.

Oh, dear. Oh, dear.

-£20.

-Only 100 to go.

-£20. Internet going to let us down?

-Oh, no!

Obviously, Eton boys are not sitting there watching the internet today.

Finished and closed. £20.

-Girls, that's just a cool hundred you've lost there.

-Never mind.

Down 105, at the moment.

What about the Gladstone bag? It's coming up now.

GPO, the Gladstone bag. Always popular. £8, I'm bid.

£10, 15, 20, 25, in the room.

25, £30, the internet.

-It's coming on.

-Come on!

It's coming on. It's a rare lot this, isn't it?

£40, the room.

-Now we're going.

-Just 15 more. Come on.

£40 on the room. All out? Sold at £40!

Goes at 40. Thank you.

-Oh, minus 15.

-Another loss.

-Minus 105. You're only down £120.

If you say it quickly, that's not a great deal.

-What's the opposite of a golden gavel?

-Yes. We want one.

Come on, now, think. Do you want to go with the fire bucket?

-I think we should. I like it. Again,...

-You're going with it?

Here we go. It's coming up right now. Come on, bucket.

19th-century red leather fire bucket there.

Bit of interest on this.

-Bit of interest.

-£20, I'm bid. Five, 30. Five, with me at 35.

Creaming along now.

35. £40 in the front. £40.

-Come on. Go on.

-At £40.

Come on. Just two more.

-You're all out here at 40. All finished? 40!

-Think that's it.

£40!

-It's been a really good day, this, Charlie.

-This has been a cracker.

-In a nutshell, girls, you have lost £130.

-Is that all?

Now, I don't want a word to the Blues because,

believe it or not, this could yet be a winning score.

Charlie, we're not going to mention this to anybody,

let alone the Blues!

-Right, girls, are you excited?

-Yes.

-Very excited?

-Yes.

-Ever been to an auction before?

-Never.

You could not be in safer hands than the great Christina.

Oh, my goodness!

She will guide you to profits untold.

So, first up, the stationary box.

The oak stationary box there.

Police, 1936, on the front.

Where are we going to be? Nothing on my book.

I'm in your hands. 20?

10? £8? 8. 10.

15. £20.

-25.

-Equal!

-30. 35, the internet. 35, the internet.

-Internet!

-£10 profit. That's fantastic. Big gosh!

£35!

Plus a tenner!

You know how to make money. Gosh!

I should give up that policing lark.

Here comes the scent bottle.

Now we go across to the perfume bottle. Now.

Silver-topped. Hinged top with it there.

£10, I'm bid.

15. 20. £20, I'm bid.

£20 I'm bid. With me. 25. 30. 35.

35 on my left. £40, the internet.

-45, the room.

-Getting better.

45, the room. 45, the room. On my left at 45!

You're all out? All done?

Minus 50 plus 10 means minus 40.

Don't worry about that.

It could be a hell of a lot worse.

Stop laughing. Think sewing machine.

Moving now to the sewing machine there.

The Premier sewing machine.

Commission bids are left.

15, 20, 25!

25, not bad.

It's halfway there.

25, 30 in the room. 30 in the room.

-Internet, you are out now.

-We need some more sewers, don't we?

Sold, then,

at £30.

You've lost £58.

Which, in these terms, it's not too bad.

-Now, do you want to go with the bonus buy?

-Absolutely.

-Yes.

-Were going with it.

-Do you like it?

-Yes. We like it.

-We have faith in you. We're going with it.

-On that result, really?

-Yes.

-No.

-I have to say, I think you've done the right thing.

-Here we go.

-I don't think I can watch.

-This is the moment.

What a fab little silver-gilt ring.

You'd never know this wasn't the real thing.

Bit of interest on my book.

10, 15.

£20. 25, £30. 35. £40.

-£50 with me.

-Double your money!

At 50.

£50!

Yes!

-Well done.

-That's a huge result. That's plus 25.

You were down 58, which means you're only down £33.

-Oh, God! That's OK.

-Stunning, stunning work!

Never mind. I wanted to make some, but never mind.

-Girls, not a word to the Reds.

-No.

Well, losses all round today,

but the team with the smallest loss were the Blues at minus-£33.

Coming up: Will our next two teams rise to THEIR challenge?

Meanwhile, we're off to somewhere rather special.

Today I've come to Blakesley Hall,

built in 1590, which makes it one of the oldest buildings in Birmingham.

The man that built this house

on former farmland in the Birmingham suburb of Yardley

was Richard Smallbrook.

He was a wealthy merchant

and this is a statement of his new-found wealth.

There's a fascinating history

and I've come to meet Steve Spencer to find out more.

What a wonderful building!

So, what was the house like when it was first built?

It was modern and fashionable.

It was at a time when English domestic architecture

was moving away from the medieval style

and the central fireplace and one big room.

What specific external features have we got here?

Well, you have a lot of use of oak.

The more oak you used in a building, was a sign of your wealth.

Richard Smallbrook was very much showing off.

He was sort of the nouveau riche of Tudor England, if you like.

-The new money.

-And it's wealth. "Here I am, a merchant and look what I've done.

-Exactly.

-Perhaps we could go inside?

-Yes.

The Smallbrooks lived here until 1686.

After that, the building passed into the hands

of another local family who rented the adjoining land

to a succession of farmers.

The house and farm fell into disrepair

but the house was renovated in 1899 and then bought at auction

by Thomas Merry, a Birmingham paint and varnish manufacturer.

When he died in 1932, the house was put up for auction again

and in 1935, the house became a museum.

There was huge attention to detail with regard to the

outside of the house and the opulence of it all.

Is there the same sort of attention to detail inside?

Very much so. We have very high ceilings in this room

and throughout the ground floor. We have plastered ceilings.

In a farmhouse, the ceilings would be lower,

you'd see the floorboards above.

We have chamfered beams as well.

And also, we have a long gallery on the first floor, which again,

is very unusual for a house of this style.

The long gallery is somewhere where they would entertain.

They would hang paintings and they would even exercise and dance.

Steve, thank you so much for all that history.

Absolutely fascinating.

We're back in Peterborough, at the East Of England Showground.

Now we have a new set of Reds and Blues ready to take on the Bargain Hunt challenge.

-Do you like the glass?

-No.

She doesn't like it. I like it.

-It's just not my era of collection.

-No.

It's going to be an exciting one!

Mwah! How about that?

Well, let's meet today's teams. We've got four gorgeous girls today.

For the Reds, we have Dee and Jean

and for the Blues, we have Alison and Sarah.

-Hello, everyone. ALL:

-Hello!

Now, Dee, you used to be Jean's boss, I believe.

Yes. Many moons ago.

-That's how we first met.

-Is it?

-Yes.

-What were you doing?

I was a customer support manager for a large company in Peterborough

and Jean joined us to do a special product

which was the walk-in food centres, the big freezers.

-Right. Was she good at her job?

-Excellent.

-Was she?

-Without question.

-Marvellous. And what was she like as a boss?

-She was excellent.

-Oh, of course she was.

But I have to say that cos she's standing next to me.

THEY LAUGH Now, Dee, you're retired now,

but you are still serving the people of Whittlesey, aren't you?

Full-time job. I'm a town councillor for Whittlesey

and a district councillor for the Fenland area.

-Now, Jean, you're also retired, aren't you?

-I am, yes.

-So, what do you like doing?

-Well, I like shopping.

My friends say I'm a shopaholic.

I don't think I am, but they do say that.

-Today's your ideal day, isn't it?

-It is. A perfect day for me, yes.

How about antiques? Good at antiques?

I don't know a lot, but I know what I like.

Dee, where does your knowledge of antiques and collectables come from?

-I inherited silver. It's a labour of love.

-Mm.

-Takes me seven hours to clean about every eight weeks.

-Seven hours?

Yes, but it looks perfect. It's lovely.

Lots of memories to it, attached to it.

But I also like Waterford Crystal.

I'm not averse to diamonds and a bit of bling as well.

THEY LAUGH

I've never yet met a woman who's averse to diamonds.

-And who will be holding the purse strings?

-Me.

-Jean.

-Yeah.

You don't want to spend too much, do you?

-Well...

-Oh, yes, you do.

Well, you only have this experience once.

Well, thank you to the Red team. Now onto the Blues, Alison and Sarah.

Now, you're neighbours, aren't you?

-We live about two doors apart from each other.

-Do your families get on?

Our boys are both best friends, aren't they?

-Really?

-They are, yes. Same age.

-That's lovely.

-Used to be at the same school.

Now, Alison, you design toys for a living?

-Yes, I work on craft products for children.

-Oh, do you?

-Yes.

And it covers a wide range of craft products

-from chocolate products, jewellery, greetings cards...

-Hang on.

Let me stop you there. How can chocolate be a craft product?

Making lollipops, making coins,

making little cakes and things made from chocolate.

Oh, I see. I like things like that.

Now, Sarah, what do you do for a living?

I'm a receptionist at a large secondary school at the moment.

-Gosh. That must keep you busy.

-Very busy. Very, very busy.

-Gosh.

But prior to that, I was a freelance wedding florist,

so I still do a little bit of that.

So, what's it going to be like shopping together?

-Are you going to be in agreement?

-We do have similar tastes,

especially in the jewellery department.

-Yeah.

-We like similar things.

-We like quirky things.

-Will you be spending big?

-No, I don't think so.

-No, I think our strategy

is to spend smallish amounts of money.

We're not going to be too fixed in terms of the amount,

-but we don't want to be spending a huge amount on one item.

-OK.

Now, if you're going to go shopping, girls,

there's something you're missing.

-ALL:

-Money!

-Money. Absolutely. Here we go.

-300 for you and 300 for you girls. Off you go.

-Thank you.

One frugal, one spendthrift. Anybody's game.

Right, my girlie-wirlies,

what are we looking for today in the sunshine?

-It's gorgeous.

-Isn't it?

I'd like to find something quite individual, one-of-a-kind,

very attractive, unique.

-Silver jewellery.

-Right.

But obviously, knowing about the show field,

it's probably expensive.

I'm looking for something functional for the house.

-Right.

-Something that can be used.

I think small things, quirky things,

-something perhaps a bit shiny as well for my friend.

-Shiny things!

Now, teams, no time for clowning around.

Your time starts...now. BELL RINGS

-Do you know what I think we should buy?

-What?

-A profit.

-Yes!

-Come on.

-We've got a long list, haven't we?

-Yes, we have.

-Let's go.

-Go, Phil. Go, Phil.

-THEY LAUGH

I said no clowning around, Reds.

If you want to spend a penny, they're ideal, aren't they?

-Brilliant.

-THEY LAUGH

-Well, actually, it could be a water planter.

-Well...

Phil, you've got your work cut out here.

-OK, right, what do we think? What do we think?

-These trunks.

-This one. I quite like this metal one.

-Trunks.

-What's the difference, do you think, in terms of...?

-Trunks. Why trunks?

-What is it you love about trunks?

-Well, they're useful for storage.

-Blanket box and, you know, under-the-bed toy box.

-Yes.

They've kind of got that vintage look, haven't they?

-But that looks... It looks... It's solid.

-It is.

And it's actually wooden bound, so it's a steamer trunk

and it's got a nice luggage label on the bottom saying

Union-Castle Line from South and East Africa.

-That's a well-travelled trunk, isn't it? I like that.

-Yes, it is.

-Why don't we find out how much it is?

-Yeah, OK.

Is this yours, sir? How much have you got on it?

-MAN:

-I want £50.

-£50.

-It's a nice thing, Bongo.

-Bongo?

-Ali Bongo.

-Bongo?

-I'm not sure about it.

-Did you call her Bongo?

-I think she did call her Bongo, Christina.

-Ali Bongo.

-Ali Bongo.

-It's just a friendship name, really.

-Bongo?

Would you be interested in coming down quite a bit lower?

-How about 40?

-How about 25?

-How about 30?

-25? 25?

-25? That's fine.

-Oh, gosh! Really?

-Yes.

-That'd be fantastic.

-Well, for 25, we'll take it.

-Hang on a second. What's going on?

-Is that all right?

-But you don't like it.

No, I think Sarah... We said one object for Sarah.

If she thinks she really likes it, I'm a good friend.

You can have it, if you want, for 25.

I don't think you'll find another one for as good a price.

Is that your lowest price? It is, yeah. You're very kind.

Could 20 clinch it?

I think 20's going to clinch it, yes.

-20's going to clinch it.

-20. We'll go for it.

-Are you happy, girls?

-Yes, yes, OK.

-Yes.

-How many minutes?

-Have we actually had a minute yet?

-We have to say thank you.

You've had five minutes, Christina.

Good on you, ladies. First item in the bag.

-Thank you very much.

-Thank you, Bongo.

-Thank you.

-Well done, Bongo.

-High-five.

This is terrifying. This is going to be over in ten minutes.

-Let's go. Let's go.

-OK, let's go.

Well, if you carry on at this rate.

Now, are the Reds about to lift the lid on their first item?

-How much is the box, please?

-The best on that's 30.

-Best?

-Yes, £30.

I think it's absolutely awful, right?

But I think there's a profit in that.

-Which do you think is older, that...

-DEE:

-Or you?

-..or me?

-You.

-You're right.

-SHE LAUGHS

-That's not old.

You've got a better eye than I thought you'd got.

Remember, Reds, it's your shop, not Phil's.

Have the Blues found something ooh-la-la?

It is signed by a French artist.

-His bronzes make thousands of pounds.

-You're joking.

It's going to be really expensive.

-WOMAN:

-It's not actually that expensive.

-Oh?

-No.

-I've got 180 on it.

-BOTH:

-Ooh!

The absolute death would be 120 for it.

It's quite unusual.

-It's pewter.

-Yes.

-It's been amazing...

-I mean, it is just wacky.

-Yes. Yes.

-If you're going for quirky...

-Yeah.

..that has got quirk blaring out of it.

But do you want to spend big, girls, or what do you want to do?

We did say we'd go for lower-priced objects,

but it's where the heart is, isn't it, sometimes?

-Do you love that?

-I mean, I think it's really...

-Yeah, I like that.

..amazing cos it's so unusual.

-Shall we come back to it?

-We could potentially find something

that we could maybe make a bit more money on,

-but we can certainly come back to it.

-OK.

These Blues are taking it all in their stride, aren't they?

Right, time's now coming we've got to buy something, ladies.

Not sure the same can be said for the Reds.

-I'm getting a bit panicky now.

-You're getting a bit panicky?

-I'm getting very panicky, let me tell you.

-Yeah, yeah.

Very, very panicky.

No need to panic yet.

You still have around 40 minutes on the clock. Just focus.

We need something cheap and profitable.

MAN LAUGHS

-Do you like that?

-I don't dislike it,

-but then, it's cleaning, isn't it?

-HE LAUGHS

I don't think people like to clean these days, do they?

That's the problem. It's sort of...

-It's always the price, isn't it?

-Yeah.

-It's always the price.

If I remember correctly, Dee spends hours cleaning her silverware.

Ah, ladies, I knew it wouldn't take you long to spot a jewellery stall.

Girls, this is heaven!

You don't want to keep me here too long. Blimey.

All these beads.

Wonderful.

This brooch and earring set, priced at £95,

is bringing a smile to Alison's face.

Scandinavian jewellery is a personal favourite of mine

because they don't work a lot in gold.

They didn't believe in actually making jewellery

for the price of the piece itself.

They believed in making jewellery for art's sake

and making jewellery that was incredibly beautiful.

They used a lot of enamelwork and over the last couple of years,

-it has become incredibly popular.

-Mm.

-Do you want to have a look at it?

-Yes.

-I think so.

Thank you so much.

So, you've got a pair of clip-on earrings

and a brooch there.

So, it's silver-gilt.

So, it's stamped 925S

and then it's stamped there DA for David-Andersen sterling, Norway.

-I love the colour.

-I mean, at auction,

-I would put them in probably at £50 to £70.

-Right.

I think it's a nice...

Nice that you've got the earrings and the brooch.

I think it's really decorative, very pretty

and I think lots of ladies

do actually like blue as a colour, so...

And it's our team colour.

It's our team colour, isn't it? The Blues.

So, yeah, I think it's lovely.

What could be your best price on that, darling?

-Um, I'd do them for 75.

-75. OK.

Is there any chance we could sort of nudge it towards the 60-ish?

-Just a bit?

-No.

-Are you sure?

-I'd do 65.

-65?

-I think he said 50.

-50, wasn't it?

-SHE LAUGHS

-He's getting cross with me now.

Was it 55?

-What did we say, darling?

-MAN:

-65.

-Shall we go for that?

-Let's go for it, yeah.

-Well, do you love it?

-I like it.

-I mean, I like it enough.

-Should this be our joint purchase?

-Yes, that's fair.

-Yes, all right, then.

-We'll have it as a joint, yes.

-So, this could be our joint purchase

-and we'll get Bongo something.

-Yes, OK.

-Right, let's go.

Bravo, Blues. Second item in the bag.

But with just 20 minutes left on the clock,

-the Reds haven't bought a thing.

-What about the scales there?

£78. I mean, I think they're quite cool.

-Yeah.

-Yeah, I like those.

-Really old-fashioned type.

They look to me like they're, what, '30s or '50s?

They wouldn't be '40s, war years,

but they'd be just before or just after, I would think.

Excuse me, sir.

Have you any idea how old these might be, do you think?

'They look sort of '50-ish to me.'

That's what I was sort of kind of thinking. And you think this...?

-And they're clearly English cos they're Avery scales.

-Yeah.

-Yeah.

-This is enamelled.

-Yeah.

Glass-plated. Perhaps butchers.

There's only one thing we need to know is the price, really.

-The price is on top.

-No, I saw that.

-60.

That's too round. We need to come down a little bit.

-'That's very round.'

-52 sounds good to me.

-'52?'

-52? Where did you get 52 from?

-I was going to offer him 50.

-SHE LAUGHS

Could you do them for 50 quid?

-I'll do them for 50, yeah.

-Do you like them?

-Yeah, I do. I think they're very...

-Deal done.

Thank you very much indeed. Thank you. Thank you very much.

Finally, the Reds have taken off.

The Avery scales are their first item.

I told you not to panic.

-Stay with us.

-HE WHIMPERS

-We need to find something else now, don't we?

-We do. Come on.

We've got the momentum going now. One down, two to go.

Yes, keep it up, Reds.

It's still 2-1 to the Blues, and the ladies have built up an appetite.

Ooh, smell those bacon butties, girls.

-Do you think we'll get time for an ice cream?

-Ooh, that would be nice.

The Blues may be peckish,

but the Reds are hungry to track down their next item.

Oh, I've got something nice for you.

Art Nouveau silver brooch. It's a beauty.

It's Scottish agate, set in solid silver,

made in about 1910, 1915.

There's a hallmark. You could date that.

-Don't tell me what your price is, but I would have...

-Yeah. 40.

-40?

-40.

-So, I'll do it for 30.

-It's not very clean.

-If it was 20, it might be more desirable.

-No, I couldn't.

I paid more than that for it, so I couldn't. It's impossible.

-Do you like it?

-Not Arts and Crafts, no.

I can tell by her face, Phil, she doesn't.

Oh, no! There seems to be a difference of opinion AGAIN.

If it's going to make money, I'm happy.

-MAN:

-It will make money for sure and I reckon you'll get 50 at auction.

She doesn't like it. I like it.

But with just the sniff of a possible profit,

looks like Dee's been persuaded.

-Go with that?

-Yeah.

-Done?

-Done.

-Yes, done.

-Thank you very much.

-That's all right.

Dee may not like it, but that's the second item for the Reds.

It's two apiece. How are we doing for time, Phil?

-We've got 20 minutes. Where now?

-Into the sheds.

Blues, are you still ploughing on nicely?

What do you think about these tractor seats over here?

Well, I'm a farmer's wife,

so you don't want to talk to me about tractor seats.

-Yeah, I think you're right.

-They're quite unusual.

Yeah, they have been tractor seats that have been converted

-into bar stools or, you know, stools, effectively.

-Mm-hm.

They've obviously been refurbed

cos they've got this new swivel mechanism on them

and they'd never have been on this base originally.

So, somebody's taken an old base and put this seat on it.

I think they're actually incredibly effective.

And if you think, now, a lot of people have kitchen islands.

We'd have to buy both of them if we were going to buy them.

Yes, I think you're right.

What do you think we could get for those at an auction, then?

-You might be looking at £20, £30 apiece.

-Yes, OK.

I think I'll go and see how much they are.

-See if you can do a buy one, get one free.

-Buy one, get one free. BOGOF.

-THEY LAUGH

-That would be quite useful.

I'll have a sit down myself, I think.

-That's a good idea. They are comfy, aren't they?

-Aren't they?

You know the question I'm going to ask you.

-What's the best price?

-What's the best price?

-The best price is a straight 100 for the pair.

-For the pair?

So, that's 50 each.

It's a little bit on the steep side.

-We'll have a think about it.

-No problem.

-We're in this game for profit, so...

-Yeah.

-Aren't we all?

-Yes.

-THEY LAUGH

Quite right, Blues. Stick to your game plan.

So, Reds, have you sniffed out anything?

-What am I looking at?

-The perfume bottle.

-You're taking me out of my comfort zone here.

-Oh, am I?

-Oh, OK.

-That has neither got rust, nor is it made of wood.

-No.

Yes, Phil, but can you smell a profit?

The thing is, this lady has beautifully presented things,

-but I think it's going to be a bit too much for us at auction.

-Yeah.

-We have now got just ten minutes left.

-Ten minutes left.

-Come on. We need to get on.

-Let's get cracking.

Oh, crikey, teams, time really is ticking.

How are you measuring up, Blues?

-Sweet.

-Oh, that is sweet.

-MAN:

-That's 20, that one.

This is quite sweet cos it's

a little advertising one for Chamberlain and Sons Ltd.

-Stiffener and leather manufacturers. Rushden, England.

-Rushden.

-That's where we live.

-Yes, it is. I do like it.

Is there any flexibility on the price on your tape?

-Oh, go on. Do 15.

-OK.

-Then you don't have to take it home.

-All right.

-15?

-Yeah, that's fine.

-Oh, that's great.

-What do I do, girls?

-Yeah, we'll go for it.

-Yes.

-Are we done?

-Yes, done.

We've got two minutes. We can keep wandering round.

We might go down another....

The Blues are finished. Three items bought. Well done.

Over to the Reds. There's just a few minutes left.

-Harrods Limited of London, Knightsbridge.

-Oh.

You've got a little bit of damage there. A little bit.

But I just think that's quite a nice thing.

-And these are collectables?

-Yeah, massively collectable.

-Really?

It's priced at 295.

I've had a word with the dealer,

cos you've got to leave me with something.

He'll let you have it for 220.

The risk is, on a bad day, it might make 150, 160.

On a good day, it might make 300, 350.

-I love this, but that just puts me off it a little bit.

-Yeah.

Check your budget, Reds. £220 won't leave Phil with a penny.

-Do you want the postbox?

-I like those post...

-Why not?

-How old is it?

-'Brand-new.'

-Oh, no.

-No.

No. Right, we've got to go, go, go.

Do you like the fire screen?

-No. Do you like the glass?

-No.

-Right.

-You've got to buy something now.

-We've got to buy it.

You either say, "We'll have the globe" or...

-We'll have the globe.

-That's what you want?

-BOTH:

-Yeah.

-11 seconds, Dee. Quick.

-Oh, Lordy!

How are they going to get themselves out of this pickle?

Good sir, good sir, good sir.

They made a mistake earlier with their sums.

They haven't got 220 left. That's everything gone.

If they give you 215, it leaves me with a fiver.

-Is that all right?

-That's all right.

-Cos if it isn't, we're up it!

-Thank you so much.

-Phew! You were lucky there, Reds.

Job done. KLAXON

Right, teams, your time is up.

That is the closest I've ever been in this programme. It really is.

There was about a second to go.

-Well done.

-Yeah, thank you.

-Do you know what?

-I thought we were going to have loads of time at the end.

-I know.

-So did I.

-So relaxed, so laid-back.

-And, actually, we took it a bit close to the wire.

-We did, yes.

-Bongo, don't do that to me again.

-THEY LAUGH

Shopping's done and we've returned to the auction in Lichfield,

but first, though, let's have a reminder of what the Red team bought.

First up, the Reds weighed in

and paid £50 for these Avery scales.

Next, they'll be pinning their hopes on this brooch, which cost £30.

And finally, at £215,

will this globe have far-reaching appeal at the auction?

-Dee, lovely to see you here.

-Thank you, Charlie.

-Where is Jean?

Unfortunately, she couldn't make it today,

-but I have a partner here in Philip Serrell.

-A-ha-ha.

Look at this.

-Well, Dee, you were a spendthrift, weren't you?

-Absolutely.

-Between you, you managed to spend £295...

-We blew it.

..leaving Lord Serrell with a fiver.

Well, let's have a look. I think you might be disappointed.

Yeah, I think you're going to be very disappointed

cos all I could find for a fiver was this little clock,

and I thought it was quite apt

given the time pressures that we were under.

So, how much are we going to achieve?

Well, I was kind of hoping that the minimum bid here is £10.

You know, and then we're home and doubled the money.

Will Dee be persuaded? We'll find out later on.

In the meantime, here's a little reminder of the Blue team's three items.

For starters, at £20, will this trunk be packed with profit?

Next they paid the pretty price of £65 for this brooch and earrings.

And finally, will this measuring tape go the distance?

£15 paid.

Well, this is very exciting, isn't it? What's under there?

-Oh! Oh, my goodness.

-THEY LAUGH

-A deafening silence.

-Is it, what, a duvet?

It is an early-20th-century paisley eiderdown.

-How much do you think I spent?

-£30.

-Ooh, close. I spent £25 on it.

-BOTH:

-Ooh!

-That's quite close.

And what will it make?

So, I think, at auction,

you're going to be looking at 30 to 50, £40 to £60.

-Something like that.

-Ooh, profit.

-That's all right, isn't it?

Yes, it's a profit.

Only a POSSIBLE profit, Blues, you haven't solid it yet!

But you don't have long to wait because we're now ready to sell,

so hopefully let's make some money!

-Dee, now's the moment.

-I know.

-Are you excited?

I'm totally up for it and I'm enthusiastic.

Which of the lots do you think will make the biggest profit?

-On balance, it could be the scales.

-I like that.

Is that one of your lines? On balance?

-I'd need to weigh that one up.

-THEY LAUGH

-Wait!

-I'll take the measure of your judgment.

-Oh, dear me.

I can't compete with this.

The set of the shop Avery scales. White enamel.

-Here are the scales.

-At 20. We're at five. We are 30.

We are five. We are 40. £40 bid.

Just need a little bit more, don't we?

£40. £40. At £40.

We're just down a tenner. Come on.

-It's mid-40s.

-Oh, he's stopped.

-Oh!

-Sold.

Well, you're down a tenner. That's not the end of the world, is it?

-That was a very rare object.

-That might come, Charlie.

Here comes the brooch.

£8, I'm bid. £8. £10. £15. £20.

Only cost 30. It's getting there.

£20. At £20 in the room. At £20.