[MUSIC PLAYING] [CAR MOTOR] NARRATOR: It's the nation's favorite antiques experts.

Yeah.

Super cool.

How about that?

NARRATOR: Behind the wheel of a classic car.

[CHUCKLING] And a goal to scour Britain for antiques.

[HORN] [CHUCKLES] [CLATTER] NARRATOR: The aim-- to make the biggest profit at auction.

[BANGS GAVEL] But it's no mean feat.

They'll be worthy winners-- Yes.

NARRATOR: --and valiant losers.

Lost it.

NARRATOR: Will it be the high road to glory-- [CHUCKLING] --or the slow road to disaster?

[BACKFIRE] - Oh, my god.

Oh, something's wrong with the car.

NARRATOR: This is the "Antiques Road Trip."

Nice.

[MUSIC PLAYING] Look at that.

Wow.

Settle down in the back, kiddos-- [CHUCKLING] --because we've got another electrifying adventure ahead, courtesy of seasoned road-trippers Anita Manning and Paul Laidlaw.

PAUL LAIDLAW: Look at this view.

I could drink this in all day of the year.

NARRATOR: Yep, we're on the fourth leg of the journey and are cruising through the glorious Lake District in an open-top Triumph TR6 and a drone.

ANITA MANNING: Uh-huh.

PAUL LAIDLAW: Here's a [INAUDIBLE] for you.

Yeah?

You're on your desert island wilderness.

Right.

And your option is [INAUDIBLE].. Oh.

Has to be lipstick.

[CHUCKLES] Well, that's essential.

You've got to look your best.

There are standards, darling.

[CHUCKLING] ANITA MANNING: And a mirror.

[LAUGHING] NARRATOR: I love this game.

Anything else?

A suitable bonnet.

[LAUGHING] Can't be without a bonnet.

NARRATOR: Great choice.

[CLINKING CHANGE] Last time, Anita won the battle at auction and has 229 pounds and 38 pence in her piggy bank.

[BANGS GAVEL] However, Paul has 332 pounds and 98 pence to splash this time.

ANITA MANNING: So what about you, Paul?

What would your choices be?

Oh, A, library, B, a wine cellar, and, C, Swiss army knife.

Give me a week, I'll build myself a little mansion.

[CHUCKLES] All right.

NARRATOR: [CHUCKLES] Anita and Paul's journey started from Doune in the Trossachs-- great word, that.

They've cruised around Southern Scotland and will coast through England's northern counties before heading to a final auction in Newcastle upon Tyne.

[MUSIC PLAYING] On this trip, we're pointed to an auction in Bolton.

But we start our shopping in Kirkby Lonsdale.

[COIN FLIP] A pretty market town, it's packed with independent shops like this one, Dales Antiques.

Paul's already being dropped off.

The shopkeepers here are Leonard and Doris, one of whom is barking.

And remember, Anita has about 230 pounds in her sporran, and there's plenty to tempt her to spend in here.

Do girls have sporrans?

[MUSIC PLAYING] What can seduce her in the cabinet?

This perhaps.

Tell me about this, Leonard.

That's a pastry roller.

It would go around the edge of a pastry or cut the pastry.

And it will give it a little serrated pattern, that pattern there.

Quite a nice little bit of treen.

ANITA MANNING: Uh-huh.

NARRATOR: Treen are objects fashioned from wood.

This is 19th century and 15 pounds, and is actually a cutter or a crimper for pastry.

It's just a sort of simple wee thing.

But-- It's very simple, but effective.

ANITA MANNING: OK, I'll maybe have a wee think about that.

OK. You know, I mean, it's-- Yes, it's sweet.

--a sweet thing, isn't is?

NARRATOR: Yeah, like Doris.

That's a possible.

Let's catch up with Paul.

He's jumped the county line and is in North Yorkshire and Ingleton to visit Lords Antiques Fancy.

It's rather vast and has about 60 dealers under its roof.

Thankfully, Dean and Breton are on hand to help.

But where will Paul start?

Antiques, salvage, or this?

Looks a bit modern.

What on Earth is Laidlaw doing, is what you're thinking, because that is near contemporary.

NARRATOR: It is.

John Bellany was one of a group of post-war artists that brought a bit of Renaissance in art in Scotland.

The figure on the left in profile may be the artist.

The figure is holding a saxophone and wearing what looks like a bird's head decoration.

This beguiles me.

This is fascinating art.

But for now, I'll leave it at that and see if Breton is about the place.

[MUSIC PLAYING] NARRATOR: Yes, it's ticketed at 165 pounds.

But Paul can't haggle if he can't find a dealer.

Is that the toilets that way?

No, it must be this way.

NARRATOR: That's the problem with these big shops.

Should've left a wee trail of bread.

[CHUCKLES] NARRATOR: Oh, dear, now he's lost the picture.

Was it the plot?

Is it that one down there?

Yeah.

Yes.

Yes, it is.

NARRATOR: Thank goodness.

Surprised myself, yeah, Breton.

A John Bellany etching.

I want this, but I don't know at what price I do.

And it's not at 165.

Any chance of you contacting the gallery owner and getting me the bottom line on it?

I'll see what I can do.

Great stuff.

NARRATOR: My breath is baited.

My fingers are crossed.

Uh-oh, Breton's back.

Tried twisting his arm a bit.

And he-- Good one.

--said the best he'll do on it is 140.

Let me think about that.

I'll come and find you in a moment.

NARRATOR: Decisions, decisions.

There's a name as part of this work.

And the name is Aurora.

That's the name of my daughter.

I'm buying the picture.

[CHUCKLES] That is sold.

Wish me luck.

NARRATOR: Good luck.

Go put it aside.

[MUSIC PLAYING] Now, how's Anita getting on in Kirkby Lonsdale?

Oh, she's spotted something.

It's in a cabinet.

It'll be shiny.

ANITA MANNING: In this shop full of wonderful antiques, I've found two small, modest items.

One is the lapis pendant.

And the other is a little pastry-- Pastry roller.

Uh-huh.

NARRATOR: That pendant's pretty.

Do you know, I love lapis lazuli.

And I love the name lapis lazuli.

NARRATOR: Lapis lazuli is a semi-precious, bright blue stone famously used around the striking eyes of Tutankhamun's mask, amongst other places.

We're at 15 on both.

If I bought both of them, is there any discount on that?

I'd do 25.

25.

Could you do 24?

Yes, I could do 24.

ANITA MANNING: Right, OK.

So 24.

24.

ANITA MANNING: That's lovely.

How does that sound to you, Doris?

Doris says, I'll get me tea tonight.

NARRATOR: (HIGH-PITCHED VOICE) Oh, Doris, she's such a cutie.

That's 12 pounds a piece, and Anita has her first two buys.

Thank you.

Bye-bye.

Bye-bye, Doris.

NARRATOR: Back in Ingleton, Paul's still on the prowl.

[MUSIC PLAYING] The label says, silver ladles, funnily enough.

But it's the silver bit that's the revelation, particularly in combination with a 20-pound price tag.

They're antique silver.

This is all handwrought, ladies and gentlemen.

George III, so they are 200, maybe 250 years old.

And I found the reason for the 20-pound price tag.

The marks are very rubbed, very rubbed indeed, to the point of near eligibility.

They're very near eligibility.

I adore these.

NARRATOR: OK, Paul, to buy or not to buy?

[MUSIC PLAYING] No surprises, they are sold.

Step this way.

NARRATOR: What?

There's more?

Now, around here, I spied something.

I tried to really-- oh, here it is.

Ah-ha, a pearl necklace.

NARRATOR: How glamorous.

One way to gauge the quality of the pearls is to look at the clasp.

Now, if it is plated brass, maybe your pearls aren't so good.

However, if they are 18 karat gold, [CHUCKLES] that's better.

I think these are very wearable.

I do like a lady wearing good pearls.

NARRATOR: Ticket price, 40 pounds.

Going to take a punt?

I am going to try and do some work on that price tag.

And the only way to do that is to find Breton.

NARRATOR: What would we do without Breton, eh?

How are you doing, fellas?

Hi.

I've not acted the goat with those.

NARRATOR: That's the silver ladles sold for 20 pounds then.

But I am going to be awkward with these.

I'd like to pay half that in the real world.

Can you make a call?

Well, we can try.

We can try.

Go for it.

That's all you can do.

NARRATOR: Breton, get back on the blower.

[MUSIC PLAYING] Right, the dealer's agreed to come down from 40 pounds to 25 for the pearl necklace.

That's a total of 185 pounds, including those silver ladles and the John Bellany print.

And the fine art under the arm.

Gentlemen, it's been a pleasure.

- Thank you, sir.

- All the best.

Cheers.

See you later.

NARRATOR: And Paul's bagged three items in his first shop.

Ooh, a car boot on Sunday.

That's in my diary.

Now, let's find our leading lady.

[MUSIC PLAYING] Anita's next pit stop is Windermere, lucky girl.

[COIN FLIP] [MUSIC PLAYING] Sitting on the edge of its namesake's spectacular lake, the town is home to Courtyard Cottage Antiques, which has a cornucopia of collectibles and is owned by Jean.

Anita has just over 200 pounds and a beady eye.

So what will she spot?

Oh, hello, looks like Jean's got something.

Ah, isn't it lovely?

NARRATOR: This looks interesting.

Warrants a closer look.

ANITA MANNING: A child's walking stick.

JEAN: Child's walking stick.

ANITA MANNING: Now, you don't see them very often, do you?

JEAN: You don't.

Are these silver mounted, yeah?

Yes, they are.

ANITA MANNING: But it's the scale of the thing which is so-- JEAN: Lovely, isn't it?

ANITA MANNING: --nice.

Wee so.

I wonder if that was ever used by a child.

And what was the story behind that?

JEAN: I know.

It's most unusual.

NARRATOR: Definitely out of the ordinary, and 58 pounds.

Thoughts, Anita?

Can we leave that there?

Mm, 'course we can.

NARRATOR: A potential buy-- excellent.

Anything else?

[MUSIC PLAYING] ANITA MANNING: Could I have a look at that one there?

NARRATOR: A mid-century watch.

JEAN: You can.

ANITA MANNING: See that one there?

JEAN: Yes.

ANITA MANNING: That gold one?

JEAN: Yes.

ANITA MANNING: OK, case is gold, but I don't think the strap is.

JEAN: No.

It's probably just a scrapper.

But it's got that 1950s look about it.

JEAN: Yeah, yeah.

NARRATOR: Ticket price, 45 pounds.

I'll tell you what I'd like to pay on it-- 20, 25 pounds.

Could we go 30?

Could we go 30?

For the knackered watch?

For the knackered watch.

Let's go in 30 for the knackered watch.

NARRATOR: Good stuff.

Now, what about the child's walking stick?

ANITA MANNING: Can it be anywhere near 30?

35?

35?

We'll go for it.

JEAN: Yeah.

35-- that's great.

Thank you very much.

ANITA MANNING: I'm happy.

JEAN: Good.

NARRATOR: You're happy, Jean's happy, (HIGH-PITCHED VOICE) and I'm ecstatic.

[MUSIC PLAYING] Two more purchases.

Just over 140 pounds left to spend, and Anita's finished her shopping for today.

Way-hay.

JEAN: Thank you.

ANITA MANNING: It's been great meeting you.

JEAN: Thank you very much.

ANITA MANNING: Thank you.

Bye.

- Bye-bye.

NARRATOR: I think a treat is in order, don't you?

[MUSIC PLAYING] [DUCK QUACKING LOUDLY] Quack, quack, quack.

NARRATOR: [CHUCKLES] Oh, dear.

Nice one, ducky.

[MUSIC PLAYING] Meanwhile, our other mischief-maker has made his way to the hamlet of Plumgarths, near Kendal.

And he has sausages, not ice cream, on his mind.

The humble sausage is said to be as old as civilization itself, with Ancient Babylonians and Greeks all enjoying the meaty treat.

Around the world, different flavors suit local tastes.

And in Britain alone, there are over 400 varieties.

Here in South Cumbria, one is a particular favorite, the Cumberland.

And the story of how it became curly and spicy is as interesting as it is tasty.

Butcher Steve Chambers is in the know.

[CHUCKLES] Good morning.

Good morning.

PAUL LAIDLAW: How are you?

Not bad.

Very well, Paul.

How are you?

- Do you know what?

I should be elsewhere.

But I cannot resist.

Our sausage.

They're-- PAUL LAIDLAW: May I?

STEVE CHAMBERS: They're something.

Yeah.

Yeah, by all means.

Got my name on it.

Do try.

Do try.

Oh.

You've called at a very good time then, yeah.

I've not met anyone that didn't like a sausage, though.

Obviously, we believe the British do it best.

So-- [CHUCKLING] Germans would have something to say about that, of course.

Yeah, I'm sure they would.

I'm sure they would.

And we can debate that over some sausages and a beer.

Yes.

[CHUCKLING] NARRATOR: In fact, the Cumberland could have Germany to thank for its unusual shape.

In the 1600s, an influx of Germans to Cumbria brought their expertise to the metal, mineral, and coal-mining industries here.

And they also brought their penchant for a coiled, meaty sausage.

But the famous flavor can be traced back to the nearby port of Whitehaven in the 18th century.

Cumberland sausage, as you've just tasted, is a really spicy sausage.

It's a-- it's rich in lots of different ingredients.

Whitehaven was the third-largest port in the UK at one time.

Ships were in and out of there all the time, and they'd bring-- used to bring spices, so from the Caribbean, from India.

And Whitehaven became really famous as a spice port.

We're sure that some of that ended up in the sausage.

[MUSIC PLAYING] NARRATOR: The sausage used to be made from the very fatty but now-extinct Cumberland pig.

But tastes have changed to use leaner pork now.

Time to meet butcher's assistant Rosie.

Rosie?

Rosie, would you like to show us some mincing?

[MACHINE BUTTON AND WHIRRING] NARRATOR: Harking back to centuries ago, it's coarsely minced to retain a chunky texture.

And when it comes to the traditional spice blend of nutmeg, pepper, mace, and sage, Steve, like other local butchers, adds his own secret twist.

Nice hairnet.

Oh, that is heady.

These were expensive ingredients hundreds of years ago.

Oh, yes.

This is exotic stuff, the pepper that's more expensive pound for pound than gold.

STEVE CHAMBERS: Well, this has come halfway around the world, hasn't it?

So how much of that goes in there?

I mean, is it teaspoons or handfuls?

Yeah, Rosie will just use a spoon.

And again, the quantities is a secret.

So if you could just turn your-- I'll look that way, all right?

[CHUCKLING] NARRATOR: It's not called a secret recipe for nothing, Paul.

So we're now going to move that across to the sausage machine.

NARRATOR: A sausage machine-- such fun.

[MUSIC PLAYING] Naturally, our have-a-go hero's at the ready.

Is that a difficult thing to do, Rosie?

Yeah, it's quite difficult.

It's quite fast.

Oh.

[CHUCKLES] Mm-hmm.

I'm sure you'll get the hang of it.

NARRATOR: Let's see, shall we?

The sausage skin is made of pig intestine, to follow tradition.

Now, it's the exciting bit.

We're going to fire pork out of the vacuum vessel into that skin.

And that is going to create your traditional Cumberland sausage.

This is the part of the process that I really struggle with.

And this is where the skill factor comes in.

NARRATOR: So good luck, Paul.

[CHUCKLES] - Right you ready to go?

- You ready to go?

No, not at all.

But let's try.

[CHUCKLING] Ooh.

Ooh, geez.

Ooh, ooh, geez.

NARRATOR: I bet this was a messy job before sausage machines.

PAUL LAIDLAW: What?

What?

NARRATOR: Who knew it would be so tricky?

PAUL LAIDLAW: Look at that.

That's like a gorilla's finger.

For goodness' sake, that's got to be thick enough.

Is that thick enough?

Not quite.

No, thicker?

[CHUCKLES] NARRATOR: I'm speechless.

PAUL LAIDLAW: Look at that-- a masterpiece, for goodness' sake.

Where's the pan?

[CHUCKLES] Well, that's my serving.

Does anyone else want some?

Look at that.

NARRATOR: Cracking job, Paul.

Time for a tasty test.

There we go, Paul.

I could get used to this.

STEVE CHAMBERS: Look at that.

PAUL LAIDLAW: This is the life.

STEVE CHAMBERS: All your own handiwork.

Right, tuck in.

Right, OK, let's have a taste.

Here we go.

Cheers.

Cheers, cheers.

(CHUCKLING) Mmm.

Well done, that, man.

Yeah, that's fantastic.

Thank you.

Brilliant.

Mmm.

NARRATOR: Bellies full?

Time to get back on the road.

[MUSIC PLAYING] It's been a busy, busy old day.

How are the old pals in the Triumph?

ANITA MANNING: I've had a great day.

And I enjoyed it thoroughly.

What about you?

- OK. Let's do a nap.

[CHUCKLES] A nap?

NARRATOR: Nighty-night.

[MUSIC PLAYING] Good morning.

[COW MOOS] All set for more jolly japes in The Lakes?

Great, let's catch the chat in the Triumph.

You still see faces in cars.

As a kid, I saw a face-- proper faces in cars.

All right, well, when I was wee, there were not many cars on the roads.

[LAUGHING] NARRATOR: Cars with faces?

I've heard it all now.

Yesterday, Paul bought a pearl necklace, two silver sauce ladles, and a John Bellany print.

Wish me luck.

NARRATOR: He still has 147 pounds and 98 pence left in his wallet.

Anita, meanwhile, bought a child's walking stick, a gold watch, a pastry cutter-crimper, and a pendant.

I love lapis lazuli.

NARRATOR: She has 140 pounds and 38 pence left to spend.

Well, this is happiness.

Isn't it just?

NARRATOR: Oh, I'm feeling all loved up.

[MUSIC PLAYING] Right, back to work.

And with Anita safety dropped off, Paul's headed solo to the first shop of the day in Cartmel.

Centuries-old and unspoiled, it dates right back to 677.

Paul has just under 150 pounds to spend in Cartmel Village Vintage.

But what will catch his eye?

Here's one that talks to me.

This is an ell wand.

What's an ell?

Well, an ell is an ancient form of measurement.

Its origins are in the BC with the cubit.

A cubit, I believe, was a measurement from a typical adult elbow to end of digit.

That's a cubit.

And a cubit is related to the ell, E-L-L. And this is an ell wand for measuring your ells.

[MUSIC PLAYING] NARRATOR: The ell wand was used for measuring everything from cloth to cricket pitches.

Legend has it Edward I insisted every town in his kingdom have one.

And it tells us here in English, ell is a yard and 1/4, which is 45 inches.

A Scottish ell is 37 inches.

There might be a name there.

I see a Gothic M. It is dated 1831, and that I really like.

I adore it.

This truly is a joy for the collector of treen, or measuring instruments.

20 pounds, and I think that measures up rather well.

So I'm going to buy it.

Bye.

NARRATOR: Good stuff.

Go find the dealer.

Denise.

Paul.

One ell wand, treen measuring stick.

Beautiful.

And I'm going to be honest with you, a 20-pound price tag is equally charming.

That's 20 pounds.

Hope you do well with it.

This is an ell wand, and this is me saying goodbye.

NARRATOR: Fantastic.

Paul has four lots and still has just shy of 130 pounds left in his wallet.

[MUSIC PLAYING] (CHUCKLING) Oh.

NARRATOR: What?

Someone needs a sugar boost.

[CHUCKLES] Hey.

Now, remember, Laidlaw, not a word to Anita.

It was sheer hell this morning.

And I struggled to find a single thing to buy.

NARRATOR: Yeah, your secret's safe with me, old bean, if you save some for me then.

Mmm.

[MUSIC PLAYING] NARRATOR: Meanwhile, Anita has made her way to the market town of Ulverston.

She's here to find out how a period of religious and national unrest 400 years ago led to hostility and imprisonment for some.

Ah, Jane, lovely to meet you.

Anita, nice to meet you.

Oh, what a wonderful situation.

NARRATOR: Jane Pearson is here to tell Anita about a chapter of Ulverston's past.

ANITA MANNING: Take us back to the 17th century.

It was a time of great turmoil, wasn't it?

It was because, of course, we'd broken away from the Roman Catholic Church.

The country had been in civil war.

And we'd beheaded a king.

It was a dark time to be alive.

And people really were beginning to wonder whether it was God's judgment in some way that those things had happened.

Yeah, so these times were ripe for new ideas.

They were.

[MUSIC PLAYING] NARRATOR: Step forward George Fox, a Protestant dissenter.

He decided to create a new way to worship.

Central to his grand idea for a new religion was the nearby Swarthmoor Hall, where today Jane is manager.

Tell me about George Fox's early life.

He was an unusual young man.

He was deeply religious.

He knew his Bible intimately.

And like lots of young people, he had questions.

But his were of a spiritual nature.

And so and when he couldn't find any answers, he had a personal crisis.

In the middle of that crisis, he felt he heard God speak to him.

A revelation.

A revelation.

NARRATOR: George believed that you didn't need a priest, church, or other religious tracking to have a direct experience with God.

You could worship in your own home or anywhere you chose.

He began to travel far and wide to spread his revolutionary ideas.

But his base was to become Ulverston.

Enthralled by his mission, owner Margaret Fell welcomed him to Swarthmoor Hall.

[DOOR LATCH] JANE PEARSON: Mind the step.

ANITA MANNING: This is an amazing building.

When does it date from, Jane?

JANE PEARSON: It's actually late Elizabethan.

ANITA MANNING: Right.

JANE PEARSON: So we think it dates from about 1586.

But this part of the hall is very much as it might have been in the 17th century.

ANITA MANNING: At that time when George lived here?

Exactly.

NARRATOR: In the early days of the movement, George slowly started to gain a following.

So just watch your head on this when you come in.

NARRATOR: But his teachings weren't welcomed by the establishment.

He was really viewed as blasphemous, and what he was doing as a crime.

You know, he was imprisoned for his beliefs.

He said to the judge that he should tremble at the word of the Lord.

And the judge mocked him and said, you're a Quaker.

And that name has stuck.

[CHUCKLES] So that's how the name started.

That's how the name started.

That's interesting.

NARRATOR: In fact, George was imprisoned several times but continued, between sentences, to travel as far as the Americas to spread his newly monikered Quaker movement with fervor.

Margaret Fell also became a driving force.

A strong advocate of the movement's core values of truth, simplicity, peace, and equality, she also spent many years in prison for her beliefs.

But it didn't hold her back.

She wrote copious letters, epistles, including talking about the freedom of women to speak as ministers.

So she was definitely an advocate for equality for men and for women.

Mm-hmm, a very modern woman.

A very modern woman.

[MUSIC PLAYING] NARRATOR: In 1669, Margaret and George Fox married.

But most of their marriage was spent separated by spells in prison and their far-reaching evangelism.

Swarthmoor Hall, however, had become the Quakers' headquarters.

This is where early Quakers met.

ANITA MANNING: What sort of form did the meetings take?

JANE PEARSON: They came together in silence.

And out of that stillness, they would feel sometimes moved to minister.

And that could be a man or a woman.

NARRATOR: Eventually, the movement began to gain respect.

And towards the end of the 17th century, an Act of Tolerance was passed to allow Quakers, also known as Friends, the freedom to worship.

There were many notable Quakers in business and industry.

Absolutely.

Well, in a way, they had no choice because they were banned from going into the professions.

So they established businesses but very much on Quaker principles.

So think of some of the big chocolate producers, Cadbury's, Fry's, Rowntree's, Clarks shoes.

These were Quaker enterprises.

[MUSIC PLAYING] And they were the first church, really, to establish an anti-slavery movement in Britain.

And even kind of right up to the present day, it was the first British church to speak in favor of same-sex marriages.

Jane, thank you very much.

It's been fascinating learning all about the Quakers.

[MUSIC PLAYING] NARRATOR: Paul, meanwhile, is destined for the small hamlet of Low Newton and Yew Tree Barn, which dates back to the 19th century.

With an eclectic mix of antiques and reclamation, who knows what will leap out?

What will he spend his 130 or so pounds on?

What is he playing at?

Mind blown.

[CHUCKLES] Over a skipping rope?

These are Flexton trademark skipping rope handles.

Look in the ends.

That is a ball race.

These are ball bearings because your cord freely rotates within that ball race and handle forever.

This rope never twists and kinks and knots.

Oh, my goodness, look at this.

[RATTLING] Now, I was no good at skipping.

I had defective kit.

This explains everything.

I love these.

Cries out 1950s, does it not?

NARRATOR: How nostalgic.

[MUSIC PLAYING] 10 pounds will get you this feat of engineering, Paul.

You tempted?

I'm skipping off to buy these.

NARRATOR: Hop to it, then.

[CHUCKLES] Now, Anita was supposed to be shopping here, too.

Oh, Lord, [CHUCKLES] she's arrived, then.

I'll catch up and [INAUDIBLE] somehow.

NARRATOR: Come on, you rascal.

What else can you find for your 140 pounds?

The winner.

NARRATOR: Best not jump the gun, Nanny.

Has Paul settled on the skipping rope?

James.

Hi.

PAUL LAIDLAW: Skipping ropes.

And do you know what?

For 10 pounds, I don't think they're expensive.

[INAUDIBLE] very kind of you.

Bit of fun.

Good.

So give you that.

Thank you.

And, of course, I'll skip off.

Thanks, James.

Bye.

NARRATOR: That's Paul finishing his shopping.

Couldn't be happier.

Ooh, looky here.

We have been driving in one of the most beautiful areas in the UK.

But I think a very important thing to have in this area is a good pair of binoculars.

Now, I quite like the markings-- Snaith of Kendal.

They're made in Japan.

NARRATOR: These are late 20th century.

And Snaith is the local retailer, not the manufacturer.

They are in a gorgeous pigskin case.

These are marked up at 28 pounds.

That's not a lot.

But I would like it better if I could get a nice wee chunk off of it.

NARRATOR: Every little helps, Anita.

[MUSIC PLAYING] I thought I heard a wee mouse squeaking.

It was probably Laidlaw creeping about.

Yeah, I can see Paul Laidlaw in the distance, up to no good.

Yeah.

Yes?

You struggling?

No.

Plain sailing in this corner.

Plain sailing.

Listen, I've got my eyes on you.

[CHUCKLES] NARRATOR: I think these two are regressing.

Now, where were we?

Oh, yes, shopping.

James, I like these.

They're priced up at 28 pounds.

Could I buy them for in the region of 20 pounds?

I think it's a little low.

But if we met in the middle and said 24 pounds, I think that's a nice little drop.

24?

Would that help?

Of course.

I'm delighted with that.

That's great.

Great.

NARRATOR: That deal on those binos concludes the shopping for this trip.

- Good luck.

- Bye-bye.

Bye-bye.

NARRATOR: Which can only mean one thing.

Good bye, Lake District.

It's almost time for an auction.

Well, there's another day down.

I'm thinking supper, though.

And you're always thinking of filling your face.

My metabolism-- I'm like a machine.

I need great-- - A well-oiled-- Oh, whoa bump.

Oh.

[CHUCKLING] [ENGINE ACCELERATES] NARRATOR: Time for some shut-eye, then.

[MUSIC PLAYING] Morning, and welcome to Bolton, the country's biggest town.

Over a quarter of a million people call it home.

And fingers crossed, they all know it's auction day in the former Metropolitan Library.

Well, Paul, our penultimate auction.

And how are you feeling about this offering?

Well, I'm looking forward to going in.

I enjoy this auction.

I'm hoping our stuff does well because we've both got nice things.

We have.

NARRATOR: Yeah, they have, all picked up on their travels in and around the southern lakes.

A short jaunt down the M6 sees our trippers in Lancashire and Bolton, hoping to sell their finds to this crowd at Bolton Auction Rooms, and the rest of the world on the internet.

Anita spent 113 pounds on five lots, including that rather mawkish child's stick.

Paul, what do you say?

I think Anita has genuinely found something somewhat poignant, I think, a child needing a cane.

Palm wood, silver, rarity, results.

I think this is going to generate a profit.

I'm impressed.

NARRATOR: So am I.

[MUSIC PLAYING] Paul himself spent 215 pounds, also on five lots.

ANITA MANNING: Pearls go in and out of fashion.

And today, pearls are hot.

The market loves pearls.

25 pounds-- there's more than that in weight in gold in the clasp, so this was a good buy for that price.

NARRATOR: Auctioneer Harry Howcroft has been in the biz for over 30 years.

Thoughts, Harry?

[BANGS GAVEL] The cases binoculars-- very nice.

In good order.

Always popular in our sell room.

And we should get a decent price for them.

The pair of silver early ladles-- they are possibly George III.

We do always have interest in the silver.

And we should be OK to get them away at a good price.

NARRATOR: Right, gather round, people.

Take your seats.

[INAUDIBLE] NARRATOR: It's time to get selling.

There's an audience.

Plenty of buyers.

[CHUCKLING] That's what we like.

NARRATOR: First out of the hammer, Anita's pastry crimper cutter.

Good luck, Anita.

Thank you, darling.

Straight in at 10-pound bid.

A 10-pound bid on the net.

12, anyone?

I've got 12, 14.

ANITA MANNING: (WHISPERING) Yes.

Up 14.

Bid 16 is it.

A 16-pound bid.

18 is it.

Can he live without it?

Come on.

HARRY HOWCROFT: An 18-pound-- a 16-pound bid.

Holding at 16 pounds.

18, new bidder.

- Yes.

HARRY HOWCROFT: 18-pound bid.

Do you go 20?

It's a new world record for a [INAUDIBLE].. [CHUCKLING] At lady's bid of 22 pounds.

[BANGS GAVEL] NARRATOR: Anita kicks off with a profit-- marvelous.

That is a new world record.

[CHUCKLING] [MUSIC PLAYING] NARRATOR: Paul's first lot now, his ell wand.

Here we go.

At 28-pound bid.

At 28-pound bid.

- Straight in [INAUDIBLE].

- Yeah.

Yes, yes.

HARRY HOWCROFT: At 28 pounds.

Who'll take 30?

30 in the room.

35, anyone?

Don't think it's expensive.

HARRY HOWCROFT: 35, 40.

40 back in the room.

At 40-pound bid.

[INAUDIBLE] [INAUDIBLE] HARRY HOWCROFT: 45.

A 40-pound bid.

That's not right.

Your lady, you should bid on it.

[CHUCKLES] Last call.

Then the gavel's up at 40.

[BANGS GAVEL] NARRATOR: A real measure of success.

Well done.

Well, that's our first items.

HARRY HOWCROFT: [INAUDIBLE] And both of them-- Did well.

--healthy.

NARRATOR: Anita's pendant is next, with a lapis lazuli stone.

I do have interest at 16 all a bid.

- 16.

- Halfway there.

HARRY HOWCROFT: I'll take 18.

18 pound.

20.

22.

24.

26-pound bid.

28, 30, 35, 40, 45.

45-pound bid.

- Ooh, that's a flagger.

HARRY HOWCROFT: 50 bid.

55.

Oof.

HARRY HOWCROFT: At 50-pound bid.

Back to the lady.

At 50-pound bid.

I'll take 55, anywhere.

At 50-pound bid.

Somebody [INAUDIBLE] treat themselves.

Improved on that.

50 pounds.

Are we all done?

the gavel's up.

Down at 50.

[BANGS GAVEL] NARRATOR: Yes.

Great result.

Well done.

Some lady's treated herself because she deserves it.

[CHUCKLES] NARRATOR: Paul's vintage plaything now, a '50s skipping rope.

(SINGING) Hey, ho, skip to my lou, my darling.

[CHUCKLES] HARRY HOWCROFT: It's getting [INAUDIBLE] now.

I've got 10, 12 pound.

At 12-pound bid.

Look at that.

12-pound bid.

14, 16, 18.

18, 20.

[INAUDIBLE].

They're showing great wisdom and judgment.

26, 28.

At 26-pound bid.

A 26-pound bid.

Next bid.

26 pounds in the room.

At 26.

[BANGS GAVEL] NARRATOR: Decent profit, and not to be sniffed at.

I still think if they'd have stressed the engineering of them I'dve gotten 36.

Oh, Paul.

[CHUCKLING] NARRATOR: Next up, Anita's gold watch.

You [INAUDIBLE] 18-karat gold.

Here we go.

I've got a little bit of interest with me at 28-pound bid.

At 28-pound bid.

Who'll say at 30?

30, 5, 40.

A 40-pound bid is in the room.

Could go another one, or it could stick there.

In at 50?

No, a 45-pound bid.

On the net at 45.

I'll take 50 anywhere.

Are we all done and finished at 45 pounds?

A 50-pound bid.

55 anywhere?

Are we all done?

Last call then.

The gavel's down at 50 pounds.

[BANGS GAVEL] NARRATOR: Timely profit-- fantastic.

- That's the right price for it.

- Healthy, yeah.

That's the right price.

NARRATOR: Next under the gavel, it's Paul's pearl necklace-- classy.

At 22, 24, 26, 28, 30-pound bid.

It's rushing.

HARRY HOWCROFT: At 35.

40, I'll take.

At 35.

I'll take 40.

At 40.

40-- good, good, good, good, good, good, good.

45 anyone?

18-karat gold clasp at 40-pound bid.

45 is it?

Good value, better profit.

Are we all done and finished at 40 pounds?

On the net then at 40.

Last call at 40.

[BANGS GAVEL] NARRATOR: Well, the profits are really rolling in today.

Bravo.

It was good value for me.

It's good value for someone else.

NARRATOR: Never a truer word said, Paul.

In our sights now, Anita's binoculars.

Bidding covenant's at 16 all in bid.

At 18-pound bid.

At 20-pound bid now.

At 20 pound.

Will take 22 bid.

Fair enough.

At 22 pound.

In the room advantage.

Come on.

At 24.

24, 26?

At 24-pound bid.

On the net at 26.

New bidder.

- [INAUDIBLE] HARRY HOWCROFT: At 26.

28, I'll take.

At 26.

A bid, I'll 28.

30.

At 30-pound bid.

I'll take 35.

Oh, you think you'd be happy at that.

HARRY HOWCROFT: There's [INAUDIBLE] 30-pound bid in the room.

At 30.

[BANGS GAVEL] NARRATOR: Well, you can't complain about that.

Good job.

I might see you in front of me and not behind me now.

NARRATOR: Stranger things have happened.

Paul's silver ladles are up for grabs next, over 200 years old.

I am crossing everything right now.

Here we go.

- [INAUDIBLE] 40-pound bid.

At 40-pound bid.

- Doubled.

All right.

Doubled.

Do a triple on my money.

A 45-pound bid on the net.

A 45-pound bid.

[INAUDIBLE] straight and straight out?

HARRY HOWCROFT: 45-pound bid.

I'll take 50, anyone.

On the net then at 45 pounds.

Could've done a wee bit more than that.

Last call in at 45.

[BANGS GAVEL] NARRATOR: That is four out of for-profits for Paul.

Well done.

That's another profit.

[INAUDIBLE] Well, you've doubled your money.

[MUSIC PLAYING] NARRATOR: He did.

But can Anita repeat Paul's success with the child's walking stick?

HARRY HOWCROFT: [INAUDIBLE] Here we go.

All right then.

I do have a little bit of interest with me at 26 pound, all the bid.

At 26.

Well, I've got one on in a 10-pound bid.

[CHUCKLES] NARRATOR: What?

It's jumped over 100 pounds after a flurry of online bids.

At 130.

I'll take 140.

At 130.

I'll take-- Walking stick collectors, surely.

Well, it's walking away with it, isn't it?

[CHUCKLES] Oh, it's running away.

Didn't need no stick.

Nice one.

[CHUCKLING] The gavel's up at 130 pounds.

[BANGS GAVEL] NARRATOR: Gosh, it was nice, but no one expected that.

Good find, Anita.

Yes.

Anita Manning, that was a good sport.

NARRATOR: Next up, Paul's biggest purchase, and our last lot, the John Bellany print.

Good luck.

Very, very interested in this one.

I do have a little bit of interest with me at 120.

Bit at 121.

We need more than that.

We need more than that.

HARRY HOWCROFT: 130 bid.

A 130 bid to my left.

140 bid.

150, anyone.

Yes, we've got the internet now.

--at 150.

A 150-pound bid.

Far too cheap.

[INAUDIBLE] Yeah, come on.

It is far too cheap, but it's creeping up slowly.

HARRY HOWCROFT: I'll take 160.

A 150 bid.

I'll take 160.

A 160-pound bid.

It's fading.

It's fading.

HARRY HOWCROFT: Is there 160, anyone?

Are we all done and finished?

Last call then.

The gavel's up at 150.

[BANGS GAVEL] NARRATOR: It did good.

Not brilliant good, but good.

Now, let's go do the figures.

[CHUCKLING] Come on.

Get outta here.

- Let's go.

NARRATOR: Right.

Now, where's me abacus?

Paul has added to his piggy today.

After auction house costs, he made a profit of just over 30 pounds.

He can take around 364 pounds and 80p through to the final leg.

[BANGS GAVEL] Anita is today's winner, though, making nearly four times as much profit after fees.

She now has 347 pounds in her pig and trails Paul by just 17 pounds.

[CHUCKLES] Gosh, it's going to be close in the last road trip.

We're going to have a blinder of a last leg.

[BLOWS OUT AIR] Feel that pressure, Anita.

[CHUCKLES] NARRATOR: I can't wait.

Cheery-bye.

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