Australia 3 Bargain Hunt

G'day, Bargain Hunters. Oh, that's better! Today we're Down Under, so let's go bargain hunting. Yeah!

We've travelled over 10,5000 miles to the other side of the planet

and have fetched up in Sydney.

Today we've got two married couples and two experts who are about to go head-to-head.

Shall we take a sneak preview as to how they did - or didn't - get on?

We don't do things by half on this show,

so we've pitched up at the oldest and largest antiques centre in Australia.

It's simply crammed with goodies.

'The Australian Red team run themselves ragged.'

-Where's Andrew?

-Coming!

-An-drew!

-'Whereas the ex-pat British Blue team take it easy, with milk.'

-Very tiring, this bargain hunting.

'And cultural differences continue to emerge at the auction.'

Yes! Yes!

Today it's Australia versus Great Britain because for the Reds we've got Sue and Andrew,

our Australians,

and we've got Bill and Katie for the Blues. Hi, guys. Really lovely to see you.

-Now, Andrew, you're a volunteer bush fireman.

-That's right.

You've won medals for your bravery putting out these fires.

-Tell us about it.

-Not for bravery.

-Oh, not for bravery. OK. You're a coward and...

You're a coward and you've been putting fires out. She's very supportive, isn't she?

No, that's on record. No, no, he's very brave.

-But he hasn't got any medals for it.

-He married me.

-You're right, girl!

-We're given medals for service, which has a bravery component in it,

but if you had to hand out bravery medals, every fireman in Australia would have a chest full of them.

They'd all look like Gorbachev with 14 layers of them.

-That's right.

-It's wicked, that.

Going rather well so far(!) Now, Sue, tell us where you live.

We live 40 minutes from Sydney Harbour Bridge, but it's a country sort of area

-so we've got chicks and ducks and geese and fox and a bell bird colony.

-What's a bell bird?

It's a little green bird and one drowned in our pool.

-I put it in the freezer because I want it taxidermied.

-That's lovely(!)

-I collect their eggs and their nest and...

-Now you've got a frozen one!

-..I've got a little display!

-It's still in my freezer and I have to be careful I don't chuck peas on it!

-A nice frozen dead one.

-Well, this is going to be fun.

-Oh, yes.

-Brilliant.

-Well, guys, how are you feeling?

-Well, after the freezer story...

Yes, take it gently. Bill, how long have you been in Australia and what brought you two together?

I've been here 41 years. I came when I was extremely young.

And we met walking down Manly foreshore by the ferry. I had my dog with me.

A lady comes up. "Oh, that's a lovely dog!"

-So she fell in love with the dog.

-Exactly.

-We've still got the dog.

-Still got the dog!

-You're into your horses.

-We are. We're quite heavily involved in riding for the disabled.

-We've been involved for 30 years now.

-I've done stuff for the Riding For The Disabled Association

-and it's an extraordinary charity.

-Just wonderful. Very rewarding.

Well done for that. You're a bit of a hoarder, William?

Well, I like collecting things, particularly furniture.

I've got a wonderful collection of old bottles. Other things are carpenters' planes.

-So are you going to be buying bottles and old planes?

-No!

-You're not allowed to do that.

We don't care, as long as whatever you buy makes a profit. That's the big number.

Now is your money moment. You get 500 Australian apiece.

-Woo-hoo!

-Woo-hoo! You know the rules, your experts await and off you go! Very good luck!

Well, this is great, isn't it?

It certainly is. We've brought two great experts to help.

Paul Laidlaw is flying the flag for Australia with the Red team.

And David Barby is waving the banner for Britain with the Blues.

Let the battle of the nations begin.

What is your strategy today? What are you going to buy? You're into engineering, aren't you?

-And you're into horses.

-Glass and silver I'd like to see.

-Glass and silver.

Is this uncharted territory for you? Do you visit many fairs?

Yes, lots of fairs. We love going looking, looking, looking. Lots of bargains we look for.

So much and so little time.

Let's start looking in this area.

I've just spotted something that might be of interest. Right.

Let's get into a huddle.

I think this is right up your street.

It's the Eastern Telegraphic Company. The Eastern Extension Telegraph Company Limited.

That's in London. But look...a map of Australia.

And this would have been a free giveaway, rather like free gifts you get in cornflake packets.

-This would have been sent to special customers.

-And presumably these are the telegraph routes.

Exactly. When you think of... What's the date? 1893.

-The ability to get cables stretching this far.

-In those days.

-Absolutely extraordinary.

-What sort of price are they asking?

-It was 30.

-I think this is quite an interesting little object.

-Yes. It's got me.

-Are you going to negotiate?

-Where are they?

-Let's see if I can get the young lady here.

Talk amongst yourselves. I'm going to see if she's around.

Madam? Is that the very best that you can do?

-I could take a little bit off.

-What's a little bit?

-5?

Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no!

It's slightly nibbled. What about 20?

20.

-Oh, you'll buy it for 20?

-We'll buy for 20.

-OK.

-I thought you were going to take 20 off.

-Nice try, Bill!

-So we can have it for 20?

-Yes.

-Right. Thank you very much. It's done. Is that agreed?

-Yes.

-Thank you.

-It's a pleasure.

At least he didn't kiss her. Quick work, Blues.

-Sue, how are you getting on with Paul's accent?

-Did you notice in there the tin-plate Boeing?

-A boing?

-Boeing.

-What's a boing?

-Boeing.

-Boeing.

-The airliner.

-No, I didn't.

-A boing is one of these.

-I'm a girl. I didn't play with planes.

Mm. A little lost in translation, methinks.

I love that. How much is that?

Oh...no.

That's 550. That's 550. No.

-Isn't that beautiful? Look at the lid.

-It's lovely, but we haven't got the money.

-We can't chip in?

-No, you can't, Bill!

-Well, exactly - 3,000.

3,000.

-A wee bracket?

-Yes.

-A wee Victorian... Slightly Gothic? Well, hardly.

-It's cute.

-A bevel-edged mirror plate?

-It's only 30. So how old do you reckon it is?

I think it's late 19th century. It was cheap in its day and wants to be now.

-Do we know the price?

-30.

-It is genuinely no money.

-No.

-It's cheap.

-Don't say that.

-We could probably get it for 20.

-It's never cheap until we've bought it.

-Sorry!

It's daylight robbery!

It's an affront!

-OK.

-Look...

-Do you want to have a go?

-Yeah, OK.

Hello, sir. How are you today?

-Oh, I like your earrings. One on each ear!

-Loving your style, girl.

-I was going to ask if you would take 15 for this.

-How much?

-15.

-Yeah, why not?

-All right.

-You can have it for 15.

-Wonderful.

-Notice I'm smiling because I'm trying to be very sweet.

-You were very sweet about it.

-Thank you.

-There, we got it.

-I was listening in. Do you exercise mind control?!

-Do your eyes do that?

-I should have said ten!

Well done, Reds. One in the bag for Australia.

Blues, are you still looking at expensive silver?

-There's a little sweet meat dish there. 165.

-That's quite nice.

-I love that little bellows.

-It's 485.

-Would you like a look at that?

-Yes, I would. Isn't it pretty?

Could I please...?

Anything quirky sells.

There we are.

-It's got a good weight to it.

-Could we see the bellows, please?

I'm afraid the bellows were very expensive for me to buy.

-That is lovely. What's the very best you can do on it, please?

-280.

-280. Bill, your hands...

-It wouldn't leave a lot for the third item

-or something for you.

-I shouldn't worry about that.

I think this is quite a rare piece. Unusual pin cushions make a lot of money. It's up to you.

-Yes, I think we'll go with it.

-I think it's a good buy.

-We'll go with it. Thank you.

-Have a go.

-Crikey! You Blues are in sync!

Right, let's go straight to the bottom, then work our way back.

-Whereas Reds, I think there's a definite leader emerging.

-Where are we off to?

-Here now.

Actually, go round now to the next... That way.

Marching orders!

Paul, look,

what about this?

-Where's Andrew?

-Coming!

-An-drew!

I'm like a passenger! This never happens. I'm just doing as I'm told.

But it has to be said - hands on. She found the shelf at the right price. Can't argue with that.

Let's see what she's found now. While I'm talking to you, we could be skint!

-You've got your work cut out, Paul!

-Where are we off to?

-Downstairs.

OK, let's go.

That's right, boys. Follow your leader.

While they follow Sue, I want you to follow me

to Government House where the Museum of Sydney have brought something rather fabulous for me to see.

So what's so extremely special about this?

It looks like one of those black basalt Wedgwood plaques to me.

Well, it is a Wedgwood plaque, but it's not made of black basalt.

What this is made of is clay that was sent back

by Governor Phillip from Sydney Cove

in 1788.

He decided that instead of just using the place as a penal colony,

he had an ambition that it would develop into a finer place altogether.

As if to emphasise this, almost one of the first things he did was to send back to Britain,

in 1788, samples of different colour clays

to his friend Joseph Banks.

Joseph Banks, when he received the supplies of clay,

sent it to Josiah Wedgwood. Now I'm going to be very ginger with this

because, as you can see, the ceramic is very thin

and these things are as rare as hen's teeth.

In fact, there are only eleven survivors of these plaques.

If I turn it over, on the back you can make out the script which says,

"Made by Josiah Wedgwood of clay from Sydney Cove."

And this actually is an example of the first work of art

ever created for Australia using material which is the first material

ever exported from Australia.

And what's it worth? Well, I would say to an Australian it's priceless.

Well, I suppose we should get back to our teams, but I'll be exploring more of this great city later.

Boys, where's Sue? Have they locked her up?

This is my bag. This is it. Die-cast, obsolete toys.

Never mind talking about it. Get in there and find the bargain.

If I show you this one here, this is Australian-made.

It's made by Micro Machines of Adelaide. It's got 200 on it.

I'll keep that in mind and see if we can come back to that.

Why are we coming back to it? Why aren't we getting in there? Send in the Terminator.

-Steady on, Paul.

-She'll probably get it thrown in with 50 quid.

-I'll let her have her way first.

-I would. I'm getting that sense.

-Yeah, so am I. Scary.

-Set her loose.

-Boys, you better let me have my way!

Oh, dear!

-She said it.

-If you can get that for 50, that'd be a very good buy.

-OK, cool.

-Excellent.

-I'll run along here.

-Playing to our strengths here - expertise and the killer instinct.

Come on! The way you were selling it to me, if you know anything, you know that's a good thing.

And clearly she does because she's put 200 on it. Is there anything she's missed?

Yes, there's something right behind it for 20, the red station wagon.

But I'm not sure if it's a repaint or the original colour.

You've got the Dinky Pullmore. That's Dinky toy number 982. A Bedford transporter.

It's a very nice piece for the dollar. That's the one.

-You're the man. See what you can do. Nail that blue thing for us.

-Will do.

-Good luck.

-Paul, fabulous news. I've got it for 60. 40% off.

-Are you happy?

-Really happy.

That's really fantastic! Well done!

-Get in. I'm delighted.

-So am I. This is brilliant.

I bet you are. You made a decision without Sue!

-What will she say?

-Well done. Loving your work.

-I couldn't find her, guys. Sorry.

-Don't panic. We did and the main man here nailed it.

-This job's done.

-I got the Dinky for 60.

-That's fantastic!

Awesome! Let's hope we make a big profit on that.

We've got 425 left. We've spent 75. Brilliant. Off you go.

-Let's do it.

-Thank goodness she's happy! That levels the game. Australia 2, Britain 2.

-There's a pencil holder there.

-I think so. Thank you very much.

Imagine you noticing things like this, Bill.

So this would actually hang on a chain.

So the housekeeper would have a pen or a pencil and she'd make notes on what beds needed new linen

and so on. It was a very functional item.

Let's have a look.

Oh, well, here we are. Samuel Mordan and Company.

One of the most famous makers of small writing instruments.

And the date letter... it's London, U.

So let's see what it's dated at. 1895.

That's very nice.

-That might have been brought over by some late-19th century settlers.

-Mm-hm.

-Do you want to see the best price they'll do?

-Let's establish a price on it.

What's the very best price you'd put on it, madam?

Oh, let me see.

-It's on the top.

-Yes, well, look.

Sort of...65.

-60.

-OK, all right.

-Would you like to shake hands on that?

-Thank you, Bill.

Thank you. We'll come back for that, if we may. Thank you very much.

Even the genteel British approach seems to get results here.

With that, Team GB, you're done.

-Thank you.

-Thank you.

-Thank you.

That's a very good buy. That's a rare colour English tractor. At 35, very good prices.

Why are we making casual observations about very good prices without following it through?

We've got the purchase and one item to get. We've already got two.

When it comes to the next item, the boss is the team leader. I have to follow instructions, OK?

Otherwise I'll be in trouble.

-Look, do you need a shoulder?

-No.

-Here, it's going to be all right.

My role model is Alf Garnett. Her indoors must be obeyed.

# Oh, here she comes Here she comes

# Watch out, boy, she'll chew you up

# Here she comes She's a maneater... #

This has been surreal, I kid you not. Surreal.

And I'm still trying to keep my breath. Unbelievable.

But, look, I've just got to get through the next ten minutes. Focus.

I've got to try and find her now. She could be down the next street.

-So...

-This way.

-We're going somewhere else now?

-Yeah. You know what she's like.

-I need a Star Trek transporter!

Oh, I know!

So the final seconds tick away and it's panic stations for Team Australia.

And the Brits are doing what the Brits do best.

-It's very tiring, bargain hunting.

-Yes. Are you always so decisive on things?

Today's Blue shop was so quick.

25 minutes to buy three objects. I think they did exceedingly well.

It's time to make a decision. We've got 90 seconds.

-Andrew, are you happy with the tractor?

-Not really.

I want her to spend it, to have the final say. That way... everything will be peaceable.

-Is that what you want?

-I like it.

-Where's this come from?

It's pleasing,

albeit...

- I can give you a good price. - Will you take 100 on it?

-You've got 350 on it.

-No, I can do it for 200.

150. Please?!

- It's on camera. - OK.

-Thank you!

-What happened there?!

-I don't know what we've bought!

-It's beautiful, look at it.

-It's a hunting scene. Look at the dead fox. And it has a beautiful bow.

-What did we pay for that?

-150.

-150...

Well, it's done now. Congratulations, folks! We did it!

-Thank you!

-What a ride that was! Yeah?

Crikey Moses, cobber! That was a close one. Time's up!

So what exactly did the Reds buy in the end?

I'm trying to be very sweet.

Sue fluttered her eyelids and bagged the corner shelf for 15. Scary.

Then Andrew negotiated hard for the toy car transporter on his own.

-What did we just pay for that?

-150.

In the dying seconds, Sue grabbed the first thing that came to hand. It turned out to be a wall plaque.

-Now you're a jolly lot, aren't you?

-Yes.

-As you well ought to be.

-So what did you spend overall?

-225.

-You spent 225. Does that give me 275 leftover lolly?

-That's correct.

-Thank goodness we can do the maths.

To me first, thank you very much. Don't give it to him yet.

-Which is your favourite piece?

-The last piece I bought.

-It's cast iron. I have no idea what it is.

-What's it called?

It's not cast iron!

-It's not cast iron, we don't know what it's called...

-It's decorative.

OK, I'm going to hand this over while we're still ahead.

You've had a stressful time, but extremely good fun.

I tell you, a unique experience. But two individuals with real negotiating prowess here

and I've got to take my hat off to specialist expertise here.

-That's a nice little cocktail. It was an interesting experience.

-How nice to be a cocktail.

-A fizzy one.

-I'm glad you clarified that because I can't understand a word he says!

Well, that's the joy of coming from north of the border! You have communicated well.

Anyway, very good luck. Good luck finding your bonus buy.

Meanwhile, why don't we check out what the Blue team bought?

The Blues got underway with an 1893 Eastern Telegraph Company transfer and lacquered paper knife.

They all loved the novelty pin cushion despite the 280 price tag.

A rare, unusual pin cushion. Back home in England, that could go for £400.

Oh! And with time to spare, they bought a Samuel Mordan pencil.

I think that was a good buy at 60, so we stand to make a profit, I hope.

Brimming with confidence! But how well do you know the Aussie market, David?

-What did you spend finally?

-360.

-That is a marvellous amount.

-Not too bad.

-Almost one dollar for each day of the year.

-I hoped to spend the lot!

-You've done very well. 140 of leftover lolly, please.

-I have it here.

-Very good.

-There we go.

-Lovely. There you go, David. It's a reasonable amount.

-It is a reasonable amount. I don't know what I'll buy. They're such a sophisticated couple.

-Who?!

-I shall live in hope.

-Hope and charity for you, David.

-You've enjoyed your shopping?

-Absolutely.

-Enjoy your tea.

Meanwhile, we're heading off somewhere iconic.

One of the big problems of living by a harbour is getting from one side to the other.

Since 1789, Sydneysiders have gone back and forth by boat,

but by the end of the 19th century, the ferries just couldn't cope.

What they really wanted was a bridge!

It was 1922 before rough plans were drawn up and the project was put out to tender.

The lucky firm who won the contract was Dorman Long and Co of Middlesbrough, England.

Construction began in 1923.

1,500 men were employed annually during the 10 years it took to build.

The two halves of the arches were joined on 19th August, 1930,

bringing a smile to the faces of Depression-era Sydney.

When the bridge was completed, it was one of the greatest engineering masterpieces of its time.

It's the largest and widest steel arch bridge in the world and is known affectionately to the locals

as The Coathanger.

These massive 89-metre-high pylons,

four of them, straddle the bridge itself,

and look massively solid, don't they?

Actually, the solidity is as a result of the granite facing.

It's an optical illusion. The outer skin of granite was mined some 300km from Sydney.

It looks in pretty good shape to me for an 80-year-old.

Why don't we go and climb her, eh?

This is not as straightforward as it would appear at first sight.

I have been stripped of all my personal possessions - watch, wallet, my little tin of Mintos.

I've got this boiler suit, which is not terrible elegant,

I'm tied up with a safety line that goes to my safety belt.

I've also got suspended a little beanie in case it starts to snow

plus a couple of pairs of gloves and a hankie, all tied on with lanyards so it won't blow away

and go down on that bridge and the railway line and the harbour itself.

So I am well and truly prepared for this climb.

Here we go.

Well, here we are - some 400-odd feet above Sydney Harbour itself.

It's no wonder this bridge has become an icon of the city

in exactly the same way that the Statue of Liberty is an icon to New York.

Wow. What a view! Strewth!

Sydney Harbour Bridge is about to be 80 years old

and it's here as a result of a remarkable collaboration

between two nations - Britain and Australia.

About 75% of the approximate 50,000 tonnes of steel

used in its construction came from Britain.

The things that stitch the sheets of steel together are hot rivets

and there are six million of these babies used in its construction.

The big question today is are there going to be any millions attached to our teams' scores

over at the auction? I doubt it.

But here's hoping. We're headed to the Inner West of the city to Annandale.

Our experts have shopped Oz-style, but will it be the Aussie Reds or the British Blues

who come out on top today?

Martin Farrow is our auctioneer today at Lawson's Auction Rooms and it's a treat to be here.

-Treat to have you here, Tim.

-First up for our Reds is this so-called rustic bracket.

-Doesn't do it for me. Does it do it for you?

-No. Not yet.

-It's not in the best condition.

-How much do you think it'll bring?

-I've put 50-80 on it.

-50-80? Well, they'll be delighted.

-They paid just 15.

-Is that right?

-Yeah. That's an auto-profit.

-Mm.

-Kicking on, this Dinky Toy transporter.

-As you know, you need the original box,

-you need it in pristine order for it to be worth big money.

-Exactly.

So what do you think this is worth - a bit clapped-out, no box?

-30-50.

-60 they paid.

-Mmm.

-Anyway, there we go.

30-50 for that baby, which is not so good. Lastly,

-we've got this dead animal trophy.

-Mm. Hunting is not huge in this country.

-Isn't it?

-Well, it is, but wild pigs and wild goats.

-Not these babies.

-No.

-What's it worth?

-80-120?

OK. 150 paid. So I think they've overpaid on that,

they've overpaid on the Dinky jobby. If you're right on this, you're a brilliant man

-and I'll send you a container full of these things! No, I won't.

-Please, don't!

They'll need their bonus buy, so let's have a look at it.

Team, you spent 225 and you gave Paul Laidlaw 275. Paul, what did you do with it?

-Well, I bought something rather smart indeed.

-Mmm...

-That's a nice reaction, I hope!

-Beautiful.

-That's fair comment.

-Very beautiful.

-Late-19th century. French. Art Nouveau-inspired silver flatware

-of consummate quality. Take them and let's talk.

-Beautiful. Thank you.

-Isn't that gorgeous?

-We have a butter knife,

but for my money the lovely little sweet server...

-Right.

-..is a dream!

But I've stuck my neck out, folks. I've stuck my neck out.

165.

-Oh, wow.

-Which is enough money,

-but get me another pair.

-Is that an iris on it?

-It looks like it to me.

-Yes, it's beautiful.

-Do you know anybody who collects irises?

-I do!

I'd get on the phone quick!

You guys don't have to decide to take the bonus buy until after the sale of the first three items.

When you've got so much profit, maybe you won't risk it,

but for the audience at home, let's find out what the Australian auctioneer thinks of Paul's set.

-Do you fancy a slice of cake?

-That's a very small piece of cake.

-A sort of child's set.

-Yes.

-Made for a child.

A pretty grand child. Brilliant condition. No one ever used them

because you just don't. Even at the time, they didn't use it.

It's certainly useless today, although I gather you love baking cakes in Australia.

-I didn't know you could do that on a barbecue.

-You'll be in trouble if you keep this butch talk up.

-So there we go. How much for the bonus buy?

-50-70.

-165 paid, which does smack of a disaster, I have to say.

-Hmm.

-Now the Blues. The first up is their letter knife.

-I like it.

It's very interesting. Highly collectable.

-1893.

-I've put a conservative estimate on it.

-Have you? What's that, then?

-15-20.

-It's not too bad. They only paid 20. We're in the frame.

-That's not too bad at all.

-Next item, the miniature pin cushion jobby in the form of the bellows.

-Yes.

-Do you rate that?

-Oh... I don't think I rate it as highly as the buyer did.

-Well, I must say that 280...

-Oh!

-..is a fair old investment.

I based the investment on novelty value and silver value.

-And you've come out at...?

-30-40.

-Oh, lordy.

-This is going to be serious. 280 they paid.

-Oh, dear.

-280 smackers.

-I think they might be in trouble.

-Then the propelling pencil.

-Mm.

-Do you like that one?

-We see a lot of them.

-There are millions surviving.

-That's right.

-Anyway, not to worry.

-It's silver.

-Market's strong. 30-40.

-Oh, dear. 60. That's another loser.

They'll definitely need their bonus buy.

Bill and Katie, this is your leftover lolly moment. 360 spent, you gave David 140.

-What did you spend, please?

-Something superb! 60 bought this wonderful piece.

-Oh, wow.

-It's a card case shaped like an envelope. The date of it is Birmingham, 1912.

-I think it's an absolute treasure.

-Beautiful. Isn't that cute?

-That is what we call a collector's item.

-It's very, very nice.

-It's very pretty.

-I think Bill's underwhelmed.

I'm looking. It's a very nice piece, no damage to the hinge.

-How much do you think we'll make?

-Well, a piece like this

should go for in the region of, let's say, 70-80.

Wonderful. We're predicting a profit. You don't pick now. Pick later if you need to.

For the audience at home, let's find out what the auctioneer thinks.

I'm rather nervous handing you that, bearing in mind that novelty silver may not go too well here.

-That most certainly is novelty silver.

-It is indeed.

-A little small for the modern-day business card.

-Yes.

It is silver once again. Em... 60-80?

-Good enough. 60 paid.

-Good.

-That's good, isn't it?

-Not too bad.

-If Barby can convert that into a profit, it'll be a miracle.

-I think you're right!

But I do believe in God. Thank you.

At 80. 80.

90 bid, sir. 100.

-How are you feeling?

-Very excited about it all.

-Do you get quite excited, Sue?

-Yes, I do!

We have noticed that. First up is the clapped-out bracket.

I'll start the bidding here at 25 from the absentee.

At 25. 25 the bid.

At 25. 30 the bid. 30 the bid. At 30. At 30.

Quickly. All done at 30? I'll wait...

-I knew it would go for 30...

-"I knew"(!) Plus 15. Plus 15, lads.

67 is the Dinky Toys Pullmore die-cast toy car transporter.

-I start the bidding here at 60. 70 the bid.

-Hey!

-There you are.

-70. We're 10 up.

70. At 70 only the bid.

At 70. All done? And finished at 70?

Quickly now. No? Sold.

-Well, look at that!

-Thank you.

-Plus 10. Well done, mate.

-Good. Now, chicken...

-This...

-Hang on.

Lot number 68 is the cast-metal plaque. I must start at 160.

At 160 now bid.

It's 160!

- It's 160. - At 160...

Come on now. At 160. 160. I will sell it away at 160.

-I don't believe it!

-Yes! Yes!

Golden gavel!

-Can we retire on that money?

-Well, you've got a profit on all three items.

-Yes.

-Now this happens so rarely.

-Golden gavel!

What are we going to do with the old butter knife?

-We're not going with it. No, thank you.

-The boss has spoken.

-You're not going with the bonus buy, but we'll sell it anyway.

-70.

80 bid now. At 80. 90 the bid, sir.

100. 110. 120.

130. 140.

-Go on.

-At 140. Anybody else?

-It's very pretty.

All done at 140. 140, are we done and finished? And...

-Not a country mile off.

-No, not a country mile off. And in relation to his estimate,

a very good result. So that actually is minus 25, but we're not fussed about that.

You ring-fenced your 35 with a profit on each item

-and you're not going to say a word to the Blues.

-No.

-No.

-Poker face, poker face.

-No!

So that's the Aussies in the driving seat. Can the Brits pull it back?

First up is the telegraphic letter opener.

Don't see these every day. At 20 I must start. 20 the bid.

20 the bid. 30 the bid. 40 the bid.

-Ah.

-40.

-Doubled your money.

-60.

70. 80.

80 the bid. Are we done now at 80? All done and finished at 80, then?

-Look at that! That's really good, Katie.

-60.

Plus 60. Now the pin cushion.

Interesting little novelty item there. Silver novelty item. I'm going to start at 180.

190. 200 the bid. 200. 200 the bid.

At 200. At 200. 220, madam.

-At 220 the bid.

-Come on.

-On the floor at 220.

-All done and finished at 220? I will sell it.

-I don't believe it.

220. Minus 60. You had 60 profit, so you have absolutely nothing!

I love it. Anyway, now here comes the pencil case.

I'll start the bidding here at 20. At 20 the bid.

30. 40. 50. 60. 70. 80 the bid.

80 the bid. 90 the bid. 100, new bidder.

110 there now. 120 the bid.

-120 - doubled your money.

-120. 120.

120. All done now?

At 120, then.

-Yes! Plus 60.

-Well done!

-Lovely.

-Good choice.

-60. Wow.

Listen, you've banked 60 here, which is lovely.

You won 60, you lost 60, you won 60.

He paid 60 on the bonus buy. There's something Chinese happening.

There's something weird going on. What are we gonna do?

-Oh, we'll go for it.

-Go with it.

-You'll go with it?

-Absolutely.

-We trust you.

-Implicitly, David.

Right. Here we go. Here comes the bonus buy.

I'll start the bidding here at a very low 60 the bid. At 60.

-70. 80. 90. 100.

-It keeps on going.

-100. 110.

-It's going.

-120. 130.

40. 50. 60. 70.

180 the bid. At 180.

-At 180.

-Such a rare item.

- I'm getting double goosebumps! - At 200.

Any further bidding now? At 200. You sure, madam? All done at 200. Any further bidding at 200? ..Sold!

-Yay!

-Well done, David. That is a real result.

-Well done!

That is plus 140.

That means overall you are plus 200.

-Just don't say a word to the Reds.

-Absolutely not.

-All will be revealed.

-Is everybody happy?

-ALL: Yes!

You bet your life we are! As they jolly well ought to be.

Stunning profits for both teams. Unheard of on Bargain Hunt.

And actually some special moments wrapped up in all of this

because the runners-up today are... the Reds.

-Aww!

-The Reds are going to walk away with a profit today of 35. How good is that?

-Thank you very much.

-But there's a special accolade for the Red team

because they managed to score a profit on all three items,

which is a considerable achievement. For those of you who watch the show, you know that we award now

-the ancient order of the golden gavel!

-Yay!

Yes! What I'd like you to do, Sue, is take one of those. Andrew?

-You take yours.

-Thank you, Tim.

-And here's one for Paul

to add to his collection!

But turning to the victors today, who are going to shuffle off with 200...

-Yahoo!

-They don't care about any golden gavel lark.

-What they want is the cash! Right, Katie?

-Absolutely.

-How does it feel to have 100 bucks each?

It feels very nice. I have to say we're making a donation of this to Riding for the Disabled.

Well, that's lovely. A very, very worthwhile charity.

-So ra-ra for that. Brilliant. I'm glad the money will do some good for your favourite charity.

-It will.

-We've had such a good time, why not join us soon for some more bargain hunting? Yes?

-ALL: Yes!

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