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Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Two celebrities hit the road in classic cars for a tour through Great Britain. With antiques experts by their sides, they search the local stores for treasures, competing to see who can turn a £200 budget into a small fortune. Their adventures take them off the beaten path and allow them to learn about the little-known stories behind some of the greatest events in British history.

Leila Morse and Rita Simons

59m 13s

Actors Rita Simons and Laila Morse, of “Eastenders” fame, are in Devon, aided and abetted by antiques experts Catherine Southon and Angus Ashworth. And to get about, they’ll have a rather sizeable Mercedes 220 to squeeze down some narrow country lanes. At the shops, they find some pretty sparkly things and a range of gentleman’s accessories.

Episodes

  • Leila Morse and Rita Simons: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Leila Morse and Rita Simons

    S12 E20 - 59m 13s

    Actors Rita Simons and Laila Morse, of “Eastenders” fame, are in Devon, aided and abetted by antiques experts Catherine Southon and Angus Ashworth. And to get about, they’ll have a rather sizeable Mercedes 220 to squeeze down some narrow country lanes. At the shops, they find some pretty sparkly things and a range of gentleman’s accessories.

  • Colson Smith and Christine McGuinness: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Colson Smith and Christine McGuinness

    S12 E19 - 59m 9s

    Reality TV star and autism campaigner Christine McGuinness and good friend, “Coronation Street” actor Colson Smith, shop through Cheshire in their powder-blue 1960s Volkswagen Beetle. Also enjoying the ride are antiques experts Irita Marriot and Hettie Jago. Finds include a silver-topped leather jug and a knife sharpening machine.

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    Tamzin Outhwaite and Julie Graham

    S12 E18 - 59m 2s

    Actors Julie Graham and Tamzin Outhwaite are reunited as they search for antiques in Sussex in a 1980s Citroen Dyane, accompanied by experts Natasha Raskin Sharp and David Harper. Our actors and their experts take a trip to Worthing to discover its connection to one of history’s most famous playwrights -- Oscar Wilde -- before heading to Norfolk for the final auction.

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    Amy Robbins and Michelle Hardwick

    S12 E17 - 59m 15s

    It’s a Norfolk adventure in a red 1978 MG with two actors and friends -- Michelle Hardwick and Amy Robbins. Along for the ride are mentors are Margie Cooper and Izzie Balmer. Michelle and Margie scoop up an Edwardian cheeky doggie doorstop and a nifty pair of Victorian copper boot warmers. Meanwhile, Amy and Izzie gather up a late 19th century handblown glass wine jug and a 1950s juke box.

  • Tez Ilyas and Eshaan Akbar: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Tez Ilyas and Eshaan Akbar

    S12 E16 - 59m 13s

    In Lancashire, comedians Tez Ilyas and Eshaan Akbar test their antiques mettle with £400 to spend. Sharing their limited edition 1960’s Daimler Dart are experts Charles Hanson and Roo Irvine. The buying bonanza includes an Art Deco grandmother clock, an early wooden dough bowl, a monks’ bench, a colorful batch of apothecary bottles, a 1960s Hornby train set and Russian lacquered pill boxes.

  • Rt. Hon. Lord David Blunkett and Lesley Garrett CBE: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Rt. Hon. Lord David Blunkett and Lesley Garrett CBE

    S12 E15 - 59m 8s

    Former Home Secretary and Labour peer, the Rt. Hon Lord David Blunkett, is joined by soprano superstar, Lesley Garrett CBE, for an antique hunt across Yorkshire. Driving a 1966 Volvo Amazon estate, they’re accompanied by experts Natasha Raskin Sharp and Margie Cooper. David hopes to find some metalwork, while Leslie is keen on a pair of operatically OTT candelabra.

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    Dean Sullivan and Tricia Penrose

    S12 E14 - 59m 9s

    We’re swapping country lanes for the city streets of Liverpool with two Scouse legends: “Heartbeat” star Tricia Penrose and “Brookside” legend Dean Sullivan. They are joined by experts Ishy Khan and Roo Irvine. They'll be scooting along in a 1970’s Volvo 1800 ES, and finds include everything from tricycles to tea sets and gents’ accessories to Ancient Roman glass.

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    Richard McCourt and Dominic Wood

    S12 E13 - 59m 9s

    Comedy duo and CBBC presenters turned DJ’s Richard McCourt and Dominic Wood, aka “Dick and Dom”, are in a vintage Land Rover Series 2 as they scour Hampshire for treasures to sell at auction. They’re joined on their journey by experts Irita Marriott and David Harper. Finds include a 19th century German-made bellows camera and a 1930s HMV enamel advertising sign.

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    Gemma Collins and Melvin Odoom

    S12 E12 - 59m 18s

    Reality TV star Gemma Collins takes on radio DJ and best mate Melvin Odoom in this road trip through their favourite county -- Essex. They also swank about in the most luxurious of classic motors, a 1964 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow. They’re joined on their antiques shopping spree by James Braxton and Margie Cooper. Finds include a Baccarat caviar bowl and a Victorian music stand.

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    Sinitta and Samantha Fox

    S12 E11 - 59m

    80s pop icons Samantha Fox and Sinitta are rocking their way through Kent and Surrey in a 1987 Lotus Excel, along with experts Steven Moore and Tim Medhurst. With £400 each to spend, they need to find antiques in the shops they discover on the way. And they hit the high notes, with everything from Art Deco purses to rare Pearlware, from vintage railway lighting to Victorian shop signage.

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    Stephanie Beacham and Amanda Barrie

    S12 E10 - 59m 14s

    Two titans of theatre, film and TV -- Amanda Barrie and Stephanie Beacham – take to the roads of Somerset in a 420 G Jaguar. With £400 at their disposal, they have experts Tim Medhurst and Serhat Ahmet to help spend it wisely. At the county’s antique shops, they pick up a red leather armchair, snazzy 1960s bar stools, German bisque dolls, an eye-popping majolica jardiniere and more.

  • Sara Davies v Amy Dowden: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Sara Davies v Amy Dowden

    S12 E9 - 59m 11s

    Sara Davies from “Dragons’ Den” and Amy Dowden from “Strictly Come Dancing” are traveling through the Northeast in a 1985 Ford Cortina, perusing antique shops. Along for the ride are antique experts Natasha Raskin Sharp and Steven Moore. There are lots of goodies to get fired up about too: cranberry finger bowls, boudoir chairs, Georgian shoe buckles and a set of bronze dragon heads among them.

Extras + Features

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    Two celebrities hit the road in classic cars for a tour through Great Britain. With antiques experts by their sides, they search the local stores for treasures, competing to see who can turn a £200 budget into a small fortune. Their adventures take them off the beaten path and allow them to learn about the little-known stories behind some of the greatest events in British history.

Schedule

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    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Pam Ayres & Geoffrey Whitehead: TVSS: Iconic

    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    Pam Ayres & Geoffrey Whitehead

    Thursday
    May 22

    1 Hour

    Showbiz pals Pam Ayres and Geoffrey Whitehead head to an auction in Cirencester alongside Kate Bliss and James Braxton.
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    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Brian Cox CBE and Philip Jackson: TVSS: Iconic

    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    Brian Cox CBE and Philip Jackson

    Thursday
    May 22

    1 Hour

    Philip Jackson adventures off-piste, while Brian Cox is surprised to find one of the world's greatest works of art in a most unusual place.
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    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Brian Conley & Nick Owen: TVSS: Iconic

    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    Brian Conley & Nick Owen

    Thursday
    May 22

    1 Hour

    Comic Brian Conley and broadcaster Nick Owen hunt for antiques in Shropshire and Worcestershire; assisting Nick is auctioneer Philip Serrell, while jewelry and gem expert Kate Bliss helps Brian.
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    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Brian Conley & Nick Owen: TVSS: Iconic

    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    Brian Conley & Nick Owen

    Thursday
    May 22

    1 Hour

    Comic Brian Conley and broadcaster Nick Owen hunt for antiques in Shropshire and Worcestershire; assisting Nick is auctioneer Philip Serrell, while jewelry and gem expert Kate Bliss helps Brian.
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    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Brian Conley & Nick Owen: TVSS: Iconic

    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    Brian Conley & Nick Owen

    Friday
    May 23

    1 Hour

    Comic Brian Conley and broadcaster Nick Owen hunt for antiques in Shropshire and Worcestershire; assisting Nick is auctioneer Philip Serrell, while jewelry and gem expert Kate Bliss helps Brian.
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    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Brian Cox CBE and Philip Jackson: TVSS: Iconic

    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    Brian Cox CBE and Philip Jackson

    Friday
    May 23

    1 Hour

    Philip Jackson adventures off-piste, while Brian Cox is surprised to find one of the world's greatest works of art in a most unusual place.
  • Image
    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: David Gower & Nick Hancock: TVSS: Iconic

    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    David Gower & Nick Hancock

    Friday
    May 23

    1 Hour

    Cricket legend David Gower and TV presenter Nick Hancock tour Hampshire to find curios and collectibles to take to auction in Sidcup; Charlie Ross and Phil Serrell ably assist.
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    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: David Gower & Nick Hancock: TVSS: Iconic

    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    David Gower & Nick Hancock

    Friday
    May 23

    1 Hour

    Cricket legend David Gower and TV presenter Nick Hancock tour Hampshire to find curios and collectibles to take to auction in Sidcup; Charlie Ross and Phil Serrell ably assist.
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    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: David Gower & Nick Hancock: TVSS: Iconic

    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    David Gower & Nick Hancock

    Saturday
    May 24

    1 Hour

    Cricket legend David Gower and TV presenter Nick Hancock tour Hampshire to find curios and collectibles to take to auction in Sidcup; Charlie Ross and Phil Serrell ably assist.
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    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Lesley Joseph and Christopher Biggins: TVSS: Iconic

    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    Lesley Joseph and Christopher Biggins

    Monday
    May 26

    1 Hour

    Actors Lesley Joseph and Christopher Biggins hit the road around Essex and Buckinghamshire; Christopher stakes his competition on one high-risk purchase and Lesley is delighted to come face to face with an exquisite and unique artifact.
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    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Danny Crates & Liz Johnson: TVSS: Iconic

    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    Danny Crates & Liz Johnson

    Monday
    May 26

    1 Hour

    Paralympic athletes Danny Crates and Liz Johnson shop their way around Suffolk and Essex buying up items to take to auction in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire; knowledgeable experts David Harper and Arusha Irvine are on hand to help.
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    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Danny Crates & Liz Johnson: TVSS: Iconic

    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    Danny Crates & Liz Johnson

    Monday
    May 26

    1 Hour

    Paralympic athletes Danny Crates and Liz Johnson shop their way around Suffolk and Essex buying up items to take to auction in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire; knowledgeable experts David Harper and Arusha Irvine are on hand to help.
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    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Danny Crates & Liz Johnson: TVSS: Iconic

    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    Danny Crates & Liz Johnson

    Tuesday
    May 27

    1 Hour

    Paralympic athletes Danny Crates and Liz Johnson shop their way around Suffolk and Essex buying up items to take to auction in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire; knowledgeable experts David Harper and Arusha Irvine are on hand to help.
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    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Phil Vickery MBE and Martin Offiah MBE: TVSS: Iconic

    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    Phil Vickery MBE and Martin Offiah MBE

    Tuesday
    May 27

    1 Hour

    Rugby legends Phil Vickery and Martin Offiah take to the antiques trail around Bristol; Phil swaps a rugby ball for a polo stick and Martin finds out about man's first ascent into the skies.
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    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Derek Fowlds & Bill Simons: TVSS: Iconic

    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    Derek Fowlds & Bill Simons

    Tuesday
    May 27

    1 Hour

    Actors Derek Fowlds and Bill Simons ("Heartbeat") set off from Helmsley, North Yorkshire, and patrol the county before concluding with an auction in Ilkley, West Yorkshire; Phil Serrell and Kate Bliss are on hand to assist.
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    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Derek Fowlds & Bill Simons: TVSS: Iconic

    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    Derek Fowlds & Bill Simons

    Tuesday
    May 27

    1 Hour

    Actors Derek Fowlds and Bill Simons ("Heartbeat") set off from Helmsley, North Yorkshire, and patrol the county before concluding with an auction in Ilkley, West Yorkshire; Phil Serrell and Kate Bliss are on hand to assist.
  • Image
    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Derek Fowlds & Bill Simons: TVSS: Iconic

    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    Derek Fowlds & Bill Simons

    Wednesday
    May 28

    1 Hour

    Actors Derek Fowlds and Bill Simons ("Heartbeat") set off from Helmsley, North Yorkshire, and patrol the county before concluding with an auction in Ilkley, West Yorkshire; Phil Serrell and Kate Bliss are on hand to assist.
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    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: John Nettles OBE & Barbara Flynn: TVSS: Iconic

    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    John Nettles OBE & Barbara Flynn

    Wednesday
    May 28

    1 Hour

    Bergerac's John Nettles takes on actor Barbara Flynn near Devon and Dorset; Barbara learns about the local woman who was a scientific pioneer; military enthusiast John hears the story of a training exercise for D-Day that ended in tragedy.
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    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Amol Rajan & Grace Dent: TVSS: Iconic

    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    Amol Rajan & Grace Dent

    Wednesday
    May 28

    1 Hour

    Journalists Grace Dent and Amol Rajan are accompanied by experts Catherine Southon and James Braxton; they purchase Winston Churchill's cigar and wind-up tinplate toy rocket.
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    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Amol Rajan & Grace Dent: TVSS: Iconic

    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    Amol Rajan & Grace Dent

    Wednesday
    May 28

    1 Hour

    Journalists Grace Dent and Amol Rajan are accompanied by experts Catherine Southon and James Braxton; they purchase Winston Churchill's cigar and wind-up tinplate toy rocket.

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