Stafford 15 Bargain Hunt

Today we're in Stafford, once the home of a thriving shoe industry.

The big question today

is will our teams be putting their best foot forward? Hah!

Let's go Bargain Hunting!

Our contestants will be running round the Prestwood Centre

at the Staffordshire County Showground.

First, a quick reminder of the rules -

each team gets £300 and an hour to shop for three items

which they sell later at auction,

and the team wins that brings the biggest profit.

So what are we waiting for? Let's get on with it.

Coming up - our Red team doesn't always see eye to eye.

-I quite like the...

-That vase?

-Yeah.

-It's horrible.

I'd like to have a look at it.

-We always do what you want to do.

-No, no, No, I think it's hideous.

You two are terrible! Come on!

And the Blue team find themselves well and truly under the thumb.

-I think we should go for that.

-You like it?

-Yeah.

-And then it's your decision next.

-I will let you have it.

"I will let you have it" - did you hear that?!

Goodbye!

OK, quick march. Let's get on with the show.

On today's teams we have two couples.

For the Reds, we've got Richard and Gary,

-and for the Blues, Ian and Sarah. Welcome.

-Hello!

-Lovely to see you. Richard, you're in retail.

-At the moment, yes.

But that's not all you've ever done, is it?

I used to work on the cruise ships in my younger, thinner days...

-Yes.

-I used to be lead singer/dancer.

Yes. Talking of the other half,

-what do you get up to in your fair life?

-What do I get up to?

-I work as a carnival artist.

-What does that mean?

It's a bit weird, what I do, actually.

I use recycled supermarket shopping trolleys

-and make big, 3D, push-along sculptures.

-As a job of work?!

-It's a job of work, yeah.

-You get paid to do this?

-I do, yeah.

-That's amazing!

So, these structures that you make, then,

-people wheel along at carnivals?

-They do.

Hence you're a carnival artist.

That's a very good idea, isn't it? Has anybody else cribbed it?

A few people, but they're nowhere as good as I am!

-Well, that's modesty for you!

-Well, it's true.

-Quite right, too.

Thank you very much for joining us. Now, you two lovebirds.

-Hello!

-Hello. How are you?

-Good, thank you.

-Very good.

What do you do, Sarah?

I'm a teacher of children

with profound and multiple learning difficulties.

That's the difficult end of teaching, isn't it?

It's challenging, but very rewarding.

Tell me about this roller derby business - what's all that about?

Roller derby is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK.

It's a women's full contact sport.

It's played with two teams, and you have five skaters on each team.

One player is allocated as a scoring player

and you score points by passing players on the other side.

'Beautiful manoeuvre, there...'

-You need to stop the opposing score player.

-You tackle them?

-Yeah.

It sounds pretty kind of hairy. Ever damaged yourself?

-Just bruises.

-Just bruises.

-Now, Ian, you're a support engineer.

-I am, yeah.

-But I hear you'd rather do something else?

-Yeah.

-I've always wanted to be a radio or TV presenter.

-Oh, have you?

-Yeah.

-Do you fancy Bargain Hunt at all?

-Why not?

-Why not?

You'd night be able to have a bit of a go today!

So, where's the broadcasting ambition taking you now?

-At the moment we film roller derby!

-Do you?

-Yes.

-Is that where you met?

-Yes.

-Oh, how sweet.

So, we started filming there,

and we broadcast all the teams all over the UK

all over the world - and we get quite a large audience.

How many people are doing this roller derby business?

It's quite a lot. It's mainly large in America,

but it's getting quite big in the UK.

Anyway, we're going to have fun!

Here's £300 apiece, which is our money, not yours.

It's there to spend. You know the rules - your experts await!

Off you go. And very, very, very good luck. Roller derby, eh?

This could be something for me.

# You've gotta roll with it... #

Today there are two sets of teams rolling in some bargains.

Taking the Reds for a spin we have David Harper...

..and sounding a call to arms for the Blues, it's Jonathan Pratt.

We've got lots to choose from here. I don't know, what are you after?

-What are you after?

-Something a bit quirky.

-Quirky.

That's the word, isn't it? Quirky.

-DAVID:

-What are we looking for, guys?

-Anything in particular?

-Possibly something Art Deco...

-Right.

-..which is something that I'm quite interested in.

We're looking for something that, if we like it -

we don't like much things -

so, if we like it, everyone will like it.

Look at this! It just gets bigger! Can you see?

I mean, it's such an amazing amount of stuff.

-In the roller derby way, let's get our skates on!

-Indeed.

Go. One hour.

I do like that.

Do you like this cabinet?

It's a late Victorian/Edwardian smoker's cabinet.

Every smoker would have to have his cabinet to put his pipes in

-and keep his tobacco in.

-Yeah. We're very interested in that.

-Are you interested in that?

-Yeah.

The reason I think is because it can be useful

for so many different things.

-It would look nice in a bedroom.

-It would be great for jewellery.

Definitely.

It's well-made, it's small, functional...

Yeah, it's just a good little buy, actually.

Could you do it less than 65?

I'll do it at 65, cos that's my cost.

-What do you think?

-It's really sweet.

-I like it.

-Shall we go for it?

-Yes.

-You may have to take up smoking a pipe.

-I'd look good with a pipe!

-Let's go for it.

-I think so.

-Thank you.

-Thank you.

Thanks.

Good work, Blues. You're smokin'!

But those Reds need to spark up a bit.

-What's the little writing desk there? How much is that?

-It's 75.

Now that decoration, its shape, the wood that it's made of

and the metal material should tell you exactly how old it is.

-Richard? Go for it.

-I haven't got a clue!

-Go for it!

Gary?

Victorian again.

No, it's later than that, isn't it?

-He's not very confident.

-No, I'm not.

Yet he gets it right.

-It's Edwardian, then?

-Well, it could fall into that.

It's Arts and Crafts.

It's got an Art Nouveau look to it, but it's Arts and Crafts.

What would be your best price on that for us?

- Where do you want to be on it? - Say about 40 quid?

45. I've got to make something.

-I think that sounds right.

-45. It's a deal. Can we shake on it?

-Thank you very much.

-I'll give you a manly handshake!

- What's with the manly handshake?! - All the way here and I was robbed!

-Thank you.

-At least you weren't kissed!

No kisses, but 45 smackers. Well done, Reds.

We've found our secret weapon.

We've got to give the threat of a kiss or a cuddle!

I'm not sure what it'll do for our reputation, but who cares?

Marvellous. Come on then, you two.

Meanwhile, the Blues have got their skates on

and are swooping down on their next item.

Perhaps they've heard the Reds are dealing out kisses...

Oh, what's this?

-Ooh!

-It's a projector, isn't it?

-It's kind of fun looking.

-I like that.

It has an ornamental feel about it.

This isn't my field.

Do you know much about this sort of thing -

or did you pick it up just cos it's a nice-looking object?

It interested me and was something I'd never seen before.

Quite a lot of people are interested in photography, as well,

so I think it would interest people who are getting into photography.

Especially with the digital age,

people don't see the older stuff any more.

No, absolutely. Yeah. I'd guess it's from...

-Oh, and it comes with a box camera.

-..the '40s or something.

It comes with a box camera.

This is right up your street.

-I think you should chat with the man and see what we can do on it.

-Mm.

Excuse me, this gentleman here,

-being a budding film-maker...

-Being a photographer.

-Yes?

..is interested in the little camera.

I'm interested in the projector and these cameras.

Right - and you want me to lower the price.

If you could, that'd be amazing!

I'll do you that for £50.

-Is that...?

-That's taking 15 off.

-Is that with...?

-That's everything.

Excellent. Three items for one.

-We should go for that.

-Would you like it?

-Then it's your decision for the next one.

-I will let you have it.

"I will let you have it" - Did you hear that?!

-I will let you buy the camera.

-I told you she'd take control.

I might be quiet, but I'm steering the ship.

-So £50 for that?

-Yeah.

-We'll go for a deal.

-OK, that's fine.

Thank you.

Second item in the bag for the Blues.

The Reds, meanwhile, are still searching for their Holy Grail -

that tantalising piece of genuine Art Deco.

-I quite like the...

-That vase? No, it's horrible.

-It's Art Deco.

-Yes.

-I don't like it.

Well, it's not personal, is it? It's what's going to sell.

-It looks reproduction to me, from here.

-Does it really?

-Yeah.

I'd like to have a look at it. We always do what you want.

-Is that right?

-Yeah.

-Really?

-Yeah.

-Is he a bit of a nightmare?

-No...

-Is he, Richard? Spill the beans.

-Honestly.

-I'm going to disagree -

but then, if I disagree, I'll be wrong then, so...

-I'll just...

-He's getting a bit shirty.

He is! He looked at the last two.

-I'd like to have a look, please.

-Would you?

-Yes.

Then, if you'd like to have a look at it,

-why don't we have a look at it? Shall we?

-Yeah.

Do you mind if we have a look at that vase? Thank you.

Over to you, first, Richard.

-Why?

-Why do I like it? It's nice.

-It's fruity.

As you know, I like... I like Art Deco,

and just because it's something you wouldn't necessarily want

to put in your house, somebody else might do.

-I think it might sell. Looking at the price...

-Yeah, it's cheap!

It's not... I don't think it's mass produced.

-Can I have a look?

-Go on. Tell me all about it.

-Made in England.

-That's reproduction, isn't it?

-He's right.

-OK.

You're both right. It's Art Deco...

-In the style.

-..but you're right, it's not in period.

-Yeah.

-But for goodness' sake, it's £18. What do you want?

-I don't want that.

-You don't want it for £18.

-No, no, no -

I don't want it for £10. It's hideous.

We're wasting loads of time with you two bickering,

so what are we going to do?

-No, we're going to leave it.

-Madam, thank you very much indeed.

You've got the patience of a saint.

No agreement on that piece,

but the Reds are still keen to find that elusive piece of Art Deco.

With half an hour left, let's hope they don't come to blows!

-I quite like the brown vase.

-Ah, OK. Hang on a minute.

-Richard, you like the brown vase.

-He spotted it from over there!

-Hang on - you mean you both like something?!

-Yeah.

-Seriously?

-Are you talking about the same object?

-I liked it from a distance,

-so I think we need to see it close up.

-Yeah.

I'm glad we're all still getting along nicely -

but it's not very Art Deco, boys, is it?

I reckon we need to get Gary to tell us all about it.

What do you think, being as you spotted it?

Well, it's Denby ware.

I only know that because I've just read it on the bottom.

Ha, ha - the old trick!

-It's not that old, I don't think.

-To me it screams '70s.

-'70s, yeah.

I could see this in contemporary apartments

-and on coffee tables.

-Absolutely.

Absolutely. The colours, the browns and the golds, it is popular.

It's a good shape.

-I like it.

-Great. You two love it.

-I'm happy we're agreeing!

-Right.

I think, as we agree on this,

we should see if we can get this for a better price.

OK. Richard, are you going to do the negotiating?

-He can negotiate with a kiss.

-Who is it this time?

-Shall I just pre-warn her what she's going to get?

-Possibly, yeah.

Madam, this gentleman here is going to negotiate with you,

and he's going to throw in a kiss or a cuddle

-depending on what you'd prefer.

-Right.

-You don't look very excited.

-No, not really.

-Do your best, go on.

-OK. What was the best deal you could do on this?

- 30. - OK. 25?

No.

- Even with a kiss and a smile? - No, I'm afraid not.

- And a wink? - No.

-28?

-Settle for that.

-What do you think, David?

-No kiss, no cuddle?

-We're not doing very well here.

-We'll just shake on it, shall we?

Is that a deal?

-- That's a deal. - Thank you very much.

-Thank you.

Thank you very much.

Our kisses and cuddles are not going down very well.

I'm not feeling very sexy today.

Right, OK. Are you happy?

-BOTH: Very.

-Brilliant.

-Wow!

-Both at the same time as well!

-First time.

-That never happens.

-Item number two. Well done.

Fabulous.

Nice to see you fellows are finally on the same page.

Perhaps you can channel your energy

into finally finding that Art Deco dream.

-Have you found any Art Deco yet?

-No. There's a figure there.

-Before I pick it up, is it real?

-No.

All right. Come on, then.

Come on, now! Time to get those boys focused!

There's still one item left to find.

Oh, you two are terrible. Come on.

Cor! It's like trying to herd cats, this.

-So, you're interested in the medieval, aren't you?

-Yeah.

-Castles.

-Is that something you'd like to find?

-That would be quite good.

There's a lot of medieval style.

The Victorian period was all about medieval style.

-Found any yet, Gary?

-I haven't, no. Still looking.

But then even things like - a set of five Spice Girls!

Wouldn't that be a laugh?

I thought he'd have found some by now.

Come on! Don't be mean, David. Time's running out.

I think you should take charge.

-Now, then, we've got seven minutes.

-OK.

-Right.

-It's my job to show you a piece of real Deco...

-OK.

..and I know where a piece of real Deco is.

Well, I never did! So why wait all day, Mr Harper?

-Follow me, then.

-Lead the way.

That's quite fun.

Ha! JP's off. What have you spotted, there, old fruit?

Walking along, I saw that. It's an unusual thing.

Then it says here it's from the Wedgwood factory. Stoke on Trent.

-Yeah. Etrurian yeah.

-The Etrurian factory.

He used to be in charge of the decorating department.

-This chap Sheldon...

-Yes, he worked there.

They knocked the factory down, and it was salvaged.

-I'm asking 250 for it.

-OK, we haven't got that.

-That's us out then, I suppose, isn't it?

-Yeah.

I'm wasting time, but I'm determined to show you a bit of real Deco.

-Another minute gone.

-I know, but it's worth it.

-You'll be pleased when you see it... I hope.

-So do I.

-I mean, we've got...

-185.

-..£185.

Would you take £184?

Which leaves me a pound for my expert buy.

-Yes, go on, then.

-And I'll spend it on your stall!

-Yes.

-All right. OK.

-It's a cool thing.

-It's a really cool thing.

-Is it a deal?

-Yeah.

-It is.

-Thank you very much.

-Cheers.

Money for old rope, if you ask me!

-So that's it, we're done.

-Yeah!

And we've blown everything.

-We've left you £1.

-That's very funny.

You won't be saying that later when you need something for £1, JP.

Now, where are those Reds?

# Hallelujah! #

Finally! The Reds have dug up some Art Deco.

My job is complete.

-Feast your eyes...

-Oh, wow.

-..on period Art Deco.

Two garniture sets. They are the real McCoy.

-They are great.

-Yeah, I like them.

But it says 275 on there.

How much have we got left?

-£227.

-She's not going to give us that for that.

-She would.

She's lovely, this lady. Aren't you lovely?

What would be the best on the Deco clock here?

-225.

-Can you go down to two?

I can't, love. I really can't go that low on that one.

We're just going to be risking a little bit there, guys.

We've got four minutes left. Three.

Right, OK. We'll have a quick look round here.

What about this teapot? This is Art Deco.

-A racing driver.

-That's Deco in style. I quite like that.

Sadler, Made in England.

They do make copies of these. Do you think that's a period one?

-It's got the right mark underneath.

-What's the absolute best on that?

-Come on, be nice. Be lovely.

-It's 75. 50 would be the best.

-It couldn't be 30?

-Yeah.

-Would that be terrible?

-45, let's say.

-40.

-No.

-40.

-Go on, then.

-Do we give her a kiss or not?

-Yes, you get a kiss.

-Come here.

No, the price will go up!

-Thank you.

-You can have it for 40.

-Do you want it wrapped?

-Yes, please.

-Thank you. I don't care.

Thank you very much.

The music has stopped. Time's up.

With shopping time over, it's now time to find out

whether the auction can string some profits together for today's teams.

We're off to Richard Winterton's saleroom in Lichfield -

but first let's remind ourselves what the Red team bought.

This Arts and Crafts writing box had profit written all over it

when our flirty Reds bought it. £45 paid.

And there was no argument about this 1970s vase. They paid £28.

-Very!

-And at the same time as well!

Finally, a cup of tea was definitely in order

when they found their last item -

this Art Deco novelty tea pot. Hurray! And a kiss!

-Richard and Gary, how are you?

-Very good, thank you.

-Excited?

-We are.

-Oh, yes. You gave David Harper £187.

A small fortune by anybody's standards. Did he blow all 187?

What do you think? What kind of style is under here?

What were we searching for?

As long as it's not that vase!

-Art Deco.

-Come on.

-Is that Art Deco or not?

-It is.

-I'm actually quite impressed.

Don't sound so surprised!

What do you think? It's oak, it's quality.

It's got a home-made feel, to me,

although one piece does have a maker's mark.

-It's French.

-OK.

It sort of has a cottage industry feel to it, don't you think?

-Absolutely.

-But it's bang-on Art Deco. You couldn't say it wasn't.

-No, brilliant.

-How much did you pay?

-What would YOU pay for it?

-Mr Expert.

-You will put me on the spot!

-I think £30 or £40.

-Bang on. £45 I paid.

You don't have to take it - it all depends on how well you're doing.

Pick later, Reds - but in the meanwhile,

let's remind ourselves what the Blue team bought with their £300.

The Blues are hoping they won't get their fingers burnt

with this Victorian smoker's cabinet, an investment of £65.

Ian is in the frame with this find -

the 20th century projector, which they paid £50 for...

and, finally, the Blues went potty

over a cast-iron pulley from Wedgwood. How odd is that?

Hi, Ian. What happened to Sarah?

Oh, she couldn't make it today. School wouldn't let her out.

-Wouldn't they? Really?

-No!

-What brutes these educationalists are!

Don't they realise this is Bargain Hunt?! Poor kid.

-There's obviously been a drama.

-Yeah.

-Anyway, we've got you, Ian,

-which is absolutely brilliant.

-Definitely.

But what we want to find out right now from JP

is, what did you invest your pound in?

Because a pound is a very difficult sum to spend.

-What did you buy?

-What I bought is a letter.

Well, it's like an advertisement.

It's not in great condition - but it's only £1 -

and it's from the early 19th century, 1807.

It's a letter from the East India Company

talking about their quarterly prices for teas.

There was so much tax on tea it was a luxury for the super rich.

-So you're not telling me you bought this for a pound?

-Mm.

-Really?

-Yeah.

-Brilliant.

-Gosh.

-And I didn't have to haggle, either -

which was quite reassuring, because I'm not very good at it!

To do it with a pound.

Any idea what it might bring?

I'd be surprised if it didn't double its money!

-What, do you mean to £2?

-I don't know. I've never sold one.

Maybe it's worth £20.

No time for tea now -

Richard Winterton's on the rostrum, and raring to go.

-So, boys, are you on a roll?

-We are.

-Are you?

-Yeah.

-A bacon roll?

-We actually did have a bacon roll.

-A sausage roll.

-Lovely, lovely.

Moving on, though. Your writing box is the first item.

£45 paid - and here it comes.

We move to the writing box. Lot 429. £5.

10. 15. 20. 5.

30. 5. 35 I'm bid. 35.

-35. 35.

-Come on.

-Go.

-40. 45.

-Yes!

-The lady at 45.

-One more.

-£45. Everyone else out?

-50, sir?

-One more.

-Go on.

They're not listening to him. No? 45.

-Sold, then, at 45.

-Boo.

Wiped its face. No shame in that. That's good.

We go now this time to 430. The Denby pot.

£5 to start me? £5?

£5, £5, £5? The Denby pot at £5. 5.

£8. £10.

-At £10 I'm bid on my left.

-No...

-£12.

£15. £18.

-£20.

-Yes!

-22? 22.

-Oh, Lordy.

No? £22. £22.

22. All finished, then? 24.

Yes!

-Oh...

-Come on!

-25.

LAUGHTER

25. We don't do this for everyone.

26!

-26.

-One more.

Don't take advantage later on.

-26. 27.

-Yeah!

-27.

-Yes!

-She's all finished.

£27. It's yours.

£27. Bad luck. Good auctioneering. That's minus £1.

That confirms my worst fears about Denby.

Thank you. Now...

-the teapot.

-£30 I'm bid.

The book comes in at 35. 35.

-Madam, you're out. Here at 35.

-Go on!

-Come on!

All finished then? £35.

-Commission at 35.

-That is bad luck. Minus £5.

Overall, you're minus £6, which is not a shameful score at all.

What are you going to do?

-We can win on minus £6.

-Yeah, you might do.

You're more likely to win on minus 6 than on minus 51.

-Yeah.

-Thanks, Tim(!)

-Go for it.

-No, we're not going for it.

We're not going with the Bonus Buy. That is the decision.

I can now reveal the auctioneer's estimate was £20-£35 on that -

and he really liked it.

-Did he?

-He did? Why am I looking so surprised?

I think it was the French shed that did it.

Anyway, here we go.

5. 10. 15. 20.

-5. 30. With me at 30.

-Come on.

5. 35, madam. I have you at 35.

-35. 35.

-Come on.

-£35. To you at 35, madam.

-One more!

Sold at 35.

-Yours at 35.

-Here we go. £35 is minus £10.

-You have preserved your losses at minus £6, yes?

-Good decision.

-Well, Ian, all on your own.

-It's all on me.

-Have you talked to Sarah?

-I have, about the Bonus Buy.

The £1 excellent early-19th century...

It might be the only one we make money on!

-You've got her instructions.

-Yeah.

First up is the smoker's cabinet.

-Here it comes.

-£20 bid. Commission bids are with me. 25. 30.

5. 40. 5.

With me on the book at 45.

The room is out. All done? Selling, then, at 45.

£45, I'm sorry, it's minus 20. That's disappointing.

We go now this time to 452. A bit of interest on this lot.

We go to the film projector, there.

I've got commission bids all over it. £40.

I am 45. I am 50.

£50 I am bid. At 50. £60. 70. 80. 90.

£90 with me, then. All done? Selling, then, at £90.

-Result.

-You are now plus 20.

-Now what is going to happen to the pulley?

-Bye-bye.

The pulley. There is actually a bit of interest on this lot.

Starting at 40. 50. 60. 70. 80.

-At £80.

-I say!

-90. I have 100. Do you want 110, sir?

-110. I have 120.

-Yes!

-I have 130.

130 in the room. At 130.

Room bid. Sold...at 130.

-£130. Well done.

-That wasn't so bad.

-Not so bad.

That is minus 54, so you are minus £34.

No shame in that. It could be a winning score.

-Are you going to go with the Bonus Buy? Yes?

-Yes.

You and Sarah are going with the Bonus Buy.

Here it comes.

Interesting document. East India Company, tea sale announcements.

I have commissions. I have £2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

7. £7 I am bid. £8. 9.

10. 12.

-12. 14. 16. 18.

-Well done, JP.

£20 at the very back. At £20.

-£20. Back at £20. All sold?

-Go on.

-£20.

-Well done.

-Well done.

-That's not a bad profit.

For a pound. Plus £19. It's fantastic.

That's one shy of 20. You are minus £15 at the end of the day.

No winnings for either team today,

but the Blues' minus £15 was a tad lower

than the Reds, with minus 6,

So, the Reds have the winning score.

Coming up - will our next two teams fare any better? We'll see.

Meanwhile, we're heading off to somewhere stately.

This is Royal Crescent,

that was built between 1767 and 1775.

And it's been described

as the highest pinnacle of Palladian achievement in the city of Bath.

It was built by John Wood the Younger,

When guests entered a grand house like this,

the householder wanted to make an enviable impression

and show off his good taste and finery.

And so visitors were ushered in

to the most splendid and imposing room in the house -

the withdrawing room. Just look at that.

And here, on the first floor of Number One Royal Crescent, Bath,

is the drawing room to die for.

The principal reception space

in the principal house in the Crescent

with dual-aspect windows.

Gosh, these Georgians did get it right when they got it right.

Now, one of the things that you would have done

in an 18th-century room like this is to take tea,

and on this side of the room it's perfectly set up for that purpose.

Tea in the 18th century would typically taken

from a table like this -

a beautiful mahogany oval Pembroke table

with folding flaps and, on the top,

we've got some 18th-century Caughley porcelain

for the tea set,

dating from the 1780s and with no handles, look.

Simply the fluted body of the tea bowl

with matching saucers, plates, tea pots et cetera.

You'd ladle the precious tea out into the tea pot

and all the while, bubbling away beside you,

would be this hot water kettle.

How glorious is that?

A magnificent piece of Rococo silver,

dating from 1747,

but therefore a little old-fashioned for the style of this room -

but nevertheless extremely impressive.

Back now to Stafford, and antique dealers in the Prestwood Centre

at the county's showground are ready and waiting for our next two teams,

who will be searching for the best bargains amongst the stalls -

but can the Reds find their way around?

I think we came in that way, didn't we?

-I'm all confused! Are you confused?

-I don't know where we are!

-What are you confused about?

-I don't know where we are.

-Come on, I know where we are.

-Oh!

I know where we are.

..while the Blues have time for a spot of male grooming.

-A bit over the ears, like that.

-It's going in my eye here.

So let's meet the teams.

Well, today we've got the ladies versus the gents.

For the Reds, we've got Lucy and Jacq, also known as Jacqueline

and for the Blues, we've got Shaun and Shaun.

Shaun Senior and Shaun Junior. Hello, everyone.

How did you two become friends?

Well, I run a charity shop in Bridgnorth for Cancer Research UK

-and Jacq's my window-dresser.

-Get away!

-So...

-Go on!

She came into the shop one day as a volunteer, is that right?

Yeah - well, she was already there when I started,

so I just had to take her on.

-With the fixtures and fittings.

-We got on all right.

What floats your personal boat, Lucy?

Well, I like vintage and retro stuff.

I actually own some big platform glittery, red '70s boots.

-Do you wear 'em?

-I don't wear them, they don't fit!

They're just for display but they're in pride of place.

-You'll be going for retro things, definitely?

-I think so.

-Something nice and cheap that takes your eye.

-Yeah.

Jacq, it says here you took early retirement

and got into the charity business.

-First of all, I went travelling.

-Did you?

-Yeah.

Then we moved to Bridgnorth, Shropshire,

where we'd never lived before

and I thought the best way to get to know people

was to get into the community.

You like antiques though, don't you?

I love antiques, have done for many, many years.

But you've got your eye open for something that's cheap?

Not necessarily cheap today because it's not my money!

No, no, we want you to buy cheap and sell expensively!

We'll make lots of profit but not necessarily cheap.

It might be an expensive item and we can still flog it for loads!

Yes. Good luck.

-Thank you!

-Thank you very much.

-Looking forward to it.

-Yes.

-Good.

Now, Shaun and Shaun, father and son.

Shaun Senior, what you do for a living?

Fire officer. Work for West Midlands Fire Service.

-Associated with the fire service for how long?

-26½ years.

So you know what to look for when you go and inspect a building?

-Yes, I do.

-Brilliant.

Now, you look, if you don't mind me saying so, kind of chunky.

Yeah?

Is there anything I ought to know about your chunkiness?

-I used to do a bit of boxing...

-Oh, handy, then.

-..in my youthful days.

Now, Shaun Junior, you followed your father into the fire service

-which is what you're doing now.

-Yeah.

-Tell us about it.

It was never something I'd planned to get into,

because I was always short sighted when I was younger.

I had to have laser surgery before I could get into the fire service.

Right! It must be in your bloodstream, I should think.

I think it took him about 20 years to get a good reputation,

I've ruined it in two.

So, you two are going to get on very well as a team today, right?

You're welded from the hip, you agree on everything!

Not at all!

-We're going to have some sparks flying.

-We've only got an hour!

Anyway, good fun. Here's your £300 apiece.

You know the rules, your experts await - and off you go!

Very, very good luck. I hope we don't have a fire today.

MUSIC: "The Heat Is On" by Glenn Frey

I have a feeling that you two are going to be big trouble today.

-Could be.

-We might just blow all the money.

You collect DVDs and say you want to buy anything that makes money?

-Vintage...

-Well, stop talking and start looking.

OK, OK, right.

There is only an hour. When you realise the clock starts to tick,

-it's going to be hard work, I promise you.

-I know.

Do you think they'll take it seriously, JP?

I just love cups and saucers. I know they're not the thing.

-Which cups and saucers do you like?

-I'm quite attracted to that one.

It's nice but do you think it's that spectacular?

It depends how much it is.

-Excuse me, how much would that little cup and saucer be?

-£12.

-I think we'll keep looking.

-I don't think Lucy likes it.

Thank you for that.

There will be no time for tea for you girls, but a decisive start,

even without a purchase.

Do you go down poles still? Are you allowed to go down the pole still?

Some stations have still got them

but most of the stations have got rid of them.

That's no fun any more.

I wouldn't want to be a fireman if I couldn't use the pole.

Enough said. Good job you're an auctioneer, JP.

-1790 to 1810.

-These are?

-These are English.

Why do you think they're 1790? How do you know?

I've been in the trade for a long, long time

and I handled a lot of stuff over the years.

If you have a look in the Bowen jug book and the stoneware book,

you'll find them.

Why have they got two little holes?

They've got two little holes there,

-they'll have had pewter lids at one stage.

-Oh, right.

-Would that reduce the price?

-Well - how much are they?

I've got to be honest. I paid 40 quid for them, believe it or not.

I'll take £65, but that is it.

-Didn't you say £40 for them?

-He paid 40.

-Yeah.

-What do you think?

-I like them.

-I quite like those.

-I like the little flowers.

-We both picked them up.

We both picked them up.

-Let's go for those.

-Hang on, hang on.

-We need to haggle.

-OK.

-She's...

-She's mad!

-She's living life in the fast lane.

-Always have.

Have you?

Oh, my gosh. I knew you were trouble. I knew it.

I've only known her for three minutes.

I think he's right, George III.

-A pair of jugs is actually quite rare from that period.

-Yeah.

They're earthenware. They are mass-produced items from that time.

-Are they?

-Yes.

-And they're not perfect, are they?

Of course they're not - but that's antiques.

It's just like an old period house.

-Things change, they've adapted over time.

-Let's go for it.

-Could we give you £50 for them?

-Please.

Look into their eyes.

-Not my eyes, into their eyes.

-It's only £10.

-You couldn't afford me.

-I'd try to.

-If it was £50 we probably could afford you.

-And a kiss.

-Oh! Got to be.

-It's a deal.

-That's very kind of you.

-Go and give him a kiss, then,

and give him 50 quid.

Take my hand, you may kiss it.

Honoured, I'm sure.

-You're trouble but you're fast.

-Yeah.

-That's good.

That's just how we like it.

First item done and dusted, well done, girls.

Now, those Blues have found something

to spice up their shopping.

The little...?

Is it a salt, pepper and mustard thing, something like that?

-Yeah.

-That looks good, that does.

That would have been for mustard, pepper and you've got salt.

There would have been a glass liner in there because you can't put salt

inside metals unless it's gilt because it corrodes metal.

Elkington and Co, good factory,

and the style of it suggests late '30s or something.

Has that sort of Art Deco influence about it.

How much is that, £20? It's only 20 quid.

Could knock him down.

To get a liner in there is not going to be easy.

It might be simpler just to get some gilding put in. 20 quid.

-You want to put it down or hang onto it?

-I'd be happy with it.

It's nice and cheap, I think we could make money on that.

-You guys are easy!

-This is just the first one.

After this, it's all downhill.

-I'll leave it to you, then.

-You've got 20 quid on these.

-Did you mean it to be six?

-You've got ten on it, sorry!

I thought it was 30, actually.

-I haven't got my glasses on.

-No, definitely 20.

15's the best on that.

-Is that your lowest?

-It is, yeah.

I don't know if we'll make on 15 - but what do I know?

-12.

-I'd do it for 14.

-15.

-I'd do it for 14.

-OK.

-14 - you're happy with that, 14?

-14 quid.

-There you go.

-Happy with that.

-OK.

-Thank you very much.

Straight in there.

Good work, chaps. You've acted like seasoned professionals already.

That's one item, seven minutes gone.

-Is that good going?

-This is a walk in the park.

Hey, don't get too cocky, lads. It's early days.

How much do you think that would make?

I think you'd pay 40 to 60 at an auction

-and on a good day it would make 100.

-OK.

-Shall we move on?

-Are you sure?

-Yeah.

We thought it might make a million.

Hey, you should be so lucky -

but I like your ambition.

Now, where are those gents?

-Gents.

-Literally!

-Good one, I like it.

-There you go.

-Takes the... No.

-Yeah, takes the...

-Ahem.

-Did you know they had a break-in at the local police station?

-Oh, God.

-Did they?

-Yeah. They pinched all the toilet seats.

-Oh, really?

-The police say they've got nothing to go on.

Ha-ha. Boom, boom.

There's a chip, not interested.

-Lucy's not interested.

-Sorry.

-They're hard, these two.

You really are!

That's you told, David. These two know what they like.

Now, what are the Blues meddling with?

Military stuff.

Everything here, more or less, you can buy.

You just have a look at it,

satisfy your mind if you like it or not,

and I'll tell you if it's worth buying or not.

-What do you reckon of these?

-He was what, wounded?

With medals, there's a set value for standard issue medals

but what adds value is documents.

A bit of social history,

maybe he was in a more interesting campaign.

This one says he was in Africa.

He was seriously wounded, this guy, and it's got all his documents here.

-Is this something you might buy?

-I quite like them.

I'm surprised he's interested in these, to be honest...

but I'm with him.

I actually like this kind of stuff as well.

I'd be more tempted to go for the one with the more medals.

Yeah.

-I'd do it for 60.

-60. I'd have it for 55, definitely.

It would be very appreciated,

and I'll make sure it goes to a good home.

-All right, then.

-55?

-Yeah.

-Thank you very much.

-OK with you?

-I think so.

-Like I say...

-Thank you very much.

-I'm doubtful, but...

-Thank you, boss.

-..you're quite right, Shaun.

The more medals, the better, and supporting documents

and it may be that someone else may find something else

this gentleman's not discovered and it adds value to it as well.

I'm happy with that, anyway.

Essentially, a piece of history anyway.

I salute you, Blues. You're on fire. Two down.

-We really like this bowl.

-You both love it.

-Yeah.

-You love it because of the colours.

-Yeah.

-Mm.

-Where's it from?

-Don't know.

-We haven't a clue.

-Tell us.

-You just know you love it?

It just looks really usable, it's not like a silly little plate...

It's just so decorative and I can't tell you more.

I just love it. Tell us about it, then.

-Well, I love the shape.

-Mm-hm.

-It's quite weighty.

-It's very weighty.

What part of the world? Take a guess, where is it from?

I don't know why, but I'm thinking somewhere like Czechoslovakia.

OK, totally wrong.

-Yeah?

-I don't know, I don't know.

Go on - you love guessing!

-You might get it.

-A part of the world...

-(Japan.)

-Japan.

-Never!

-You're good.

-Czechoslovakia - near!

-You were getting there - but, Lucy, amazing.

-I really like it.

-Got to go for that.

-Do you know how much it is?

Yeah, but we've only got three items. We spent 50.

-That's 250 left.

-That's £220.

Yeah, so then we've got one more item

and we've got 270 so we've got £30 left.

-You're absolutely right, aren't you?

-Bargain Hunt, this is!

All right. But do we know how old it is?

-No, do you?

-Yes.

-Can you tell us?

I think it's circa 1900,

and it would probably be described as Satsuma -

but I've never quite seen that decoration before,

so I'm going to pass it over to you. You two just absolutely adore it.

-Yeah, we do.

-Yeah.

What would you like to pay for it?

-It's going to be risky, this one.

-OK.

-Wonderful.

-Do you think 16...

-165?

-Yeah, 165 would be good.

-Yeah.

-Is that what you want to bid?

-From 220, that's not bad.

How about 165?

-160.

-Yes!

I didn't know haggling worked like that!

We should do this more often.

-He's completely confused me, what's he just said?

-He went down.

-He went down!

-Well, that's all right.

-Marvellous, marvellous!

Thank you very much.

-I wish they were all like him.

-That's great!

It even matches your outfit, David. Mustard.

So, both teams are on the final straight -

but the Blues are taking time out to brush up on some beauty tips.

Cor, I say. Centre parting.

It's going in my eye here!

Yeah!

Do you take bookings, JP?

Blow dry?

-How much is it?

-How much is it?

-850.

-Oh!

-Right, OK.

-Thank you. We'll move on.

They've got good taste, they've got good taste!

-Thank you very much.

-But it's worth 820.

-We've got £90 left, do you do deals?

-No.

From £850, Jacq? Not likely. Nice try, though.

-This chap, guys, is for you. Look at this.

-Oi-oi!

Well, I never!

Could you explain to me what that is?

-Careful with that, Pops.

-OK.

-How old is it, you say?

-1914. Copper and brass.

-"For fire, turn upside down."

-Does it give you any details?

It's two gallons. What do you need to know about these things?

How do you use it...and what period do you use it for?

It's no good... If an extinguisher don't put a fire out

with in one extinguisher, leave the fire.

-That's what we say.

-What would you do?

-70 quid.

-70 quid?

I was just about to say 70 quid

and is that going to be your best one?

That will have to be, yeah.

That gives me a couple of quid.

-Don't ask me, honestly.

-Come on, Jonathan.

Why I like it is that it's a good object, isn't it?

It's kind of stylish. If you had a house,

you could put it in the corner and it's like an ornament.

It's a bit of fun.

They're converting those into lamps

for apartments and things like that.

It would sit nicely on someone's fireplace.

That copper gives it a nice hue of pink in the copper.

-Don't say that.

-We haven't spent much, have we?

-No, but we think...

Are we going to make any money on it at 70? That's the thing.

Do you want to have a quick look round and, if need be, come back?

-I'm interested.

-We are interested, definitely.

- You have to hold that one for us. - No problem.

There's not much time left, chaps -

and that money is burning a hole in your pocket.

Meanwhile, the Reds are going nuts.

Oh, it's an inkwell, isn't it?

-Yes, and what are they?

-Walnuts.

-Walnuts.

-Walnuts.

-I like that.

-It's really kind of jazzy.

-Now, it's a bronze, I think, let's have a look.

-Do you like that?

-Feels like it's bronze.

-I think I like it. It's a bit weird.

What you've got to look for in bronzes is tiny signatures

and you might see a B, and if you saw a B...

-Would we BE laughing?

-We would BE laughing.

-She's a pun scriptwriter, this one, isn't she?

-Absolutely.

So it would be Bergman, which is an Austrian manufacturer,

late 19th century.

-How much would you take for this?

-Oh, gosh, we're in, we're in.

If you want to buy it, I'll let you have it for 65,

but that is my rock-bottom price.

Are we OK to have a think about that?

- Yes. - Is that all right?

We haven't got much time left so we won't be long.

We're organised.

-Thank you.

-Thank you very much.

I'll just pass that to you there -

but we'll come back in ten, anyway, and let you know. OK.

Buzz off, then, Reds, and get cracking.

I've got to think about my expert buy as well, you see.

-Yeah, yeah, yeah.

-Them the ones that always lose money?

Not always!

You don't watch this programme, do you?

You've got no idea how good I really am.

Ah, yeah.

-I'm just going on what me dad said.

-Yeah!

Only the best experts for us on THIS show.

Blues, you may just need to rely on JP later.

Did we go down there?

-Yes.

-We've been down there. Did we go down here?

-Yes.

I think we came in that way, didn't we?

I'm all confused. Are you confused?

I don't know where we are.

-No, what are you confused about?

-I don't know where we are.

Come on. I know where we are.

Never mind. Just ask Matron.

No time for dilly-dallying, though.

-That's kind of fun.

-What is it?

It's nice, actually.

It's a snuff box from the late-19th century,

so, you know, you'd take a bit of snuff up the old snoz.

-This would date from about George III's period, at about 1790.

-Yeah.

-OK.

-But, you know, I'm not getting the sounds of "I really love it!"

-No.

-So, shall we walk on?

-Yep.

So, that's not for them, then.

But what does light their fire?

-I'm going for the hydrant.

-The hydrant?

-The hydrant.

-Do you mean an extinguisher?

-That's the one, yeah.

THEY LAUGH

Cor! Firemen! You'll never live that one down.

Meanwhile, are the Reds going to shell out on their inkwell?

-You liked it, and we got quite a bit off the price, didn't we?

-I like it.

-I thought you'd have more money.

-Oh, darling.

-Come on, I know.

Isn't she...? She only thinks about me. Ah, she's lovely.

-That's the sort of girl I am.

-I know. I noticed that.

-Yeah!

-Are you happy?

-Yeah.

-Very happy. Always happy.

As long as we don't get lost on the way there.

-No, we won't.

-Where is it?

-Round here.

So, as Jacq takes charge,

the Blue brigade are getting all kitted out with their last item.

-Happy with that?

-Yeah, good.

-Yeah.

-We'll go for that one.

We'll do the deal, then. 70 pound.

- 70 pound. - Thank you very much.

- It was a bargain. - Good luck with that, guys.

-Thanks a lot, boss.

-Cheers.

-Nice one.

-That's it, guys. We are finished.

-OK.

-Three objects, how much have we spent?

-Erm, 70.

-A hundred and...

-195.

-Really?

-It's not that much, is it?

-14, 50, no...

HE LAUGHS

..70, 55, 125.

-There you go.

-No, 139.

139. We've got a fair bit left. Yeah, still got a fair amount.

Brilliant, well, I'm going to start shopping in a minute.

See what damage you can do, you know what I mean?

Yeah, I'll keep the change.

THEY LAUGH

-Thank you very much.

-Thank you very much.

"Keep the change"? Cor!

We'll need that for lunch.

The Blues are done, but are the Reds ready to sign on the dotted line?

-We'd like this piece if we could.

-Yeah.

-You said 65.

I've already said you could have it, so it's been there for you, waiting.

-Thank you very much indeed.

-Thank you very much.

-OK, thank you very much.

-We really appreciate it.

-That's OK.

Thank you, thanks.

-And, girls, you are what we call "wrapped".

-Done.

-Absolutely.

-You're done.

-We spent our money.

-Yes.

-And you've got some left too.

-I've got a bit of money left.

-We've had a lovely time, haven't we?

-It's been good, yeah.

Fun shopping, teams. Now it's time to catch your breath.

The sands of time wait for no man, so time's up!

Let's go back to Lichfield,

and to the Winterton saleroom -

but first, a little reminder of what the Red team bought.

The Reds found pottery in Staffordshire. How perfect!

And paid £50 for their pair of brown jugs.

£160 was spent on the very colourful Satsuma bowl,

and they're hoping that buyers will put pen to paper

for their nutty inkwell, which cost them £65.

-Jacq, Luce, this is exciting, isn't it?

-Very exciting.

-I bet you can't wait to see what David's bought you.

-Absolutely.

I know, smashing job.

You gave him £25 because you spent 275, which was magnificent.

-David, what have you invested in?

-Here we go.

-Ta-da!

-OK.

-OK, that's excitement, I hope.

-Yes, we won't get too excited.

-Oh, right!

-Yes. What would you put on it?

-Well...

-Oh, no!

Quite an interesting border.

-Yes.

-Not signed.

-It's an original, though.

-I quite like it.

-Oh!

-Interesting border. Five.

-Five?!

-Five to ten.

Have we insulted you? How much did you pay?

First of all, it's an early 19th-century Dobbs card.

Now, Dobbs cards are plain cards that you could've bought,

say if we were on a Grand Tour of Europe,

and every time we see a nice, little scene,

I get out my blank Dobbs cards and I just paint a memory.

This is pre-photography, here.

For 20 quid - that's what I paid for it - I think it's a bargain.

-You've sold it to me a bit more.

-Thank you very much.

-It's OK.

-I kind of like it.

-No, I haven't sold it to you.

-No, you haven't.

We'll see whether they decide to support David's bonus buy later on,

but now let's have a quick look again

at the Blue team's three items.

The Blues hope to spice up the saleroom

with their silver-plated cruet set, which they paid £14 for -

and will they be onto a winner

with the World War II medals and documents?

Finally, the boys are hoping the saleroom will be ablaze

with bids for the fire extinguisher which cost them £70.

-Now, Shaun, Shaun. You all right?

-Yes, fine, thank you.

Very good. Looking a bit doubtful, there, Shaun.

You spent, old fruit, £139. That means you gave £161 to Jonathan.

Have you blown the lot?

No chance. Although I did say I was going to surprise you

and I thought, you guys are very keen on a bit of Sunday lunch.

THEY LAUGH

Something to put your meat on, as they say!

-Not sure how to take that!

-There we go.

Staffordshire-made pottery meat plate

with what they call a tree and well which is like a drainage board

and a little well to collect it in.

This is 19th century and it's really the rarity of the main pattern

which really commands the value.

-It's in nice condition, too.

-OK.

-I paid, as I say... I didn't say, did I?

-No!

THEY LAUGH

-£70, I paid.

-£70.

-70!

-£70, yeah.

That's not too bad.

Ask him how much profit there is to be made out of it.

Dead straight question for a dead straight answer.

Come on, then, Jonathan.

If I'm going to be dead straight I'd like to see it making,

sort of, auctioneer's estimate, 80 to 120.

-That sounds good to me.

-You can't get straighter than that, can you?

OK, straight up, then, it's time to sell.

The auctioneer, Richard Winterton, has the gavel in his hand.

Let's go make some money!

-Now, Lucy and Jacq, this is exciting, isn't it?

-Absolutely, yes.

-Whatever's going to happen?

-Goodness knows.

First up, girls, are your jugs.

The pair of the Staffordshire jugs. Nothing on my book.

We have 50, 40, £20 to start, then.

£20 to start me. £10 a go.

£10 I'm bid. 12, 15, 18, £20.

£20 right there, 22. 25.

25 right down here at 25. At 25.

At £25 I'm bid. Only at 25, second row.

-At £25.

-This is not looking so fun, is it?

£25... 28, back of the room.

-£30.

-Moving on.

32. 35.

35, second row at 35.

£35, all finished then? Sold at 35.

£35. Bad luck, girls.

It's -15. Now, Satsuma. Here we go.

474 again.

Nothing on my book again. Start me 100, 80, £50.

£50 to start me. 50, 40.

-£40.

-What are these people doing?

£40, 45, 50,

five, 60, five,

70...

£70 I'm bid, right here at 70. At 70. At £70.

At £70, at £70.

We have five, at the £70,

all sold at £70.

That is £-90. That's a hit.

-It's a big hit.

-Stop smiling.

-I'm not smiling.

Commission bid, this one. £20 I'm bid.

£20, five, 30,

five, 40, five.

At 45 I'm bid. 50, five, 60, five.

65 I'm bid on my left. At 65.

65, £65.

At 65, and sold, £65.

Yes. Wiped its face. Lovely.

-That's it. You are minus £105, girls.

-Hell's bells.

-Shocking.

-What are you going to do about the Dobbs card?

-We've got no choice.

-Yeah, we may as well go with it.

-Got to go with it.

-Yeah?

-You happy?

-Yeah.

-We'll go with the bonus buy.

-We have no choice.

We'll trust in David. I can tell you, though,

that the auctioneer's estimated 20 to 30 on it, all right?

But you're going with it? All right, fine. Very good. Lovely.

Well, it's coming up now. No pressure.

I think it just needs to make around £150 to dig us out of the hole.

200 would be good.

We move now this time to the card, 19th-century card there,

of the cottage.

Nothing on my book again. £20. £5 to start me.

£5 I have. £5.

£6.

£6, right away, £6. £6, £6.

Right away at £6. £7, £8.

Is that nine? Yeah, £9, £10.

£10, right away at £10. At the £10.

12 anywhere? Sold at £10.

I'm sorry about this. Not your day today.

-Shall we come back next week?

-Yeah, please. Minus £115.

-Oh, no.

If you say that quickly it's not too bad, is it?

-No, it's all right.

-We'll come back next week.

-Who knows? Minus £115 could be a winning score.

-Probably is.

Five, 35...

-Shaun and Shaun, are you OK?

-Fantastic.

First up, then, is the cruet stand and here it comes.

It's the cruet and - again, nothing on mine, but a nice looker.