Paul Martin presents from Sheffield, where he is joined by antiques experts Thomas Plant and James Lewis as they search for interesting and valuable items to take to auction. Among their finds are a tortoiseshell locket, a Georgian tankard and an electrotherapy kit. Paul meets two Sheffield women who were recently awarded honours for keeping the steel mills running during the Second World War, and he also tells the fascinating story of Victorian art critic John Ruskin's influence on the city.
This episode comes from the RAF Museum at Hendon in London.
Paul Martin presents from Ragley Hall, with Will Axon and Christina Trevanion.
Paul Martin presents from the Bowes Museum at Barnard castle in County Durham. They include an Anglo-Indian table and a rosewood music box. Paul Martin also meets up with Roy Hudd at the Leeds City Varieties Music Hall.
Paul Martin presents from Norwich Cathedral, with experts Thomas Plant and David Fletcher.
Featuring a collection of interesting and previously unseen finds from the show's travels around Britain, visiting Muncaster Castle in Cumbria, the Bowes Museum in County Durham, the Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare in Somerset and Norwich Cathedral in Norfolk. Experts include Kate Bateman, Paul Laidlaw, Jonathan Pratt, James Lewis and Thomas Plant, with items ranging from an pair of art deco Lalique vases to a 9.5mm projector. Paul also takes a tour around Powis Castle in Wales and finds out about their collection of Indian artefacts housed on-site in the Clive Museum.
Paul Martin presents from Highcliffe Castle in Dorset, and experts Christina Trevanion and Adam Partridge pick out some gems to take to auction. Among them are an art deco diamond watch and a Newlyn copper teapot. Paul also explores the incredible salvage store in the castle.
A collection of interesting and previously unseen finds from the show's travels round the country, visiting Muncaster Castle in Cumbria, the Bowes Museum in County Durham, the Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare in Somerset and Norwich Cathedral in Norfolk. Experts include Paul Laidlaw, Caroline Hawley, Kate Bateman, Thomas Plant, Catherine Southon and Adam Partridge, with items ranging from an antique tipstaff to a piece of Bernard Leach pottery. Paul also takes a tour around Llanerchaeron in West Wales and finds out about the interests of the family who used to live there.
Our valuation day venue is Margam Country Park in south Wales. Our experts Mark Stacey and Charles Hanson are out in force to find the best antiques and collectibles, and Paul Martin finds out about the link between the Margam estate and Port Talbot's famous steel works.
Today Flog It! comes from Sandon Hall in Staffordshire. The estate is the ancestral home of the Harrowby's, with the current Hall dating from the mid-19th century. Antiques experts Christina Trevanion and Charles Hanson find great treasures among hundreds of visitors to the stately home. Christina meets a rock 'n' roller from the Swinging Sixties, and Charles comes across some of Staffordshire's canniest car-boot finds. Paul Martin hears about some of the pioneering women connected to Sandon Hall.
Paul Martin presents from 19th-century Gothic mansion Highcliffe Castle in Dorset. Experts Christina Trevanion and Adam Partridge look at several fascinating collections, including some Isle of Wight glass and postcards by the 20th-century manufacturer Tucks, while Paul explores the extraordinary story of a wheeler-dealer Victorian collector in Bournemouth.
Paul Martin presents from Powderham Castle in Devon. Dating back to the 14th century, it is the long-standing home of the Courtenay family. Antiques experts Claire Rawle and Mark Stacey find great treasures among hundreds of visitors to the stately home. Claire meets a steam train fan with a great collection of memorabilia, and Mark gets a surprise when an art deco Spanish bracelet goes under the hammer. And Paul Martin delves into the history of the Met Office.
Paul Martin presents from Sandon Hall in Staffordshire. Hundreds of people turn up with collectibles and treasures they want to take to auction. Antiques experts Christina Trevanion and Charles Hanson uncover a few gems, including a silver ladle with a surprise in its bowl and a train set brought in by the son of William Moorcroft, the world-famous ceramicist. And Paul Martin finds out about the epic 18th-century voyage by the second Englishman to circumnavigate the globe.
This edition of the antiques series comes from Margam Country Park in south Wales. Mark Stacey meets someone with an eye for a bargain, and Catherine Southon is taken with a wonderful pink Rolls-Royce. Meanwhile, presenter Paul Martin visits the birthplace of a Welshman who took Hollywood by storm.
Paul Martin and his team of experts invite members of the public to bring their antiques to be viewed and valued, with an option to sell at auction.
This edition of the antiques series comes from Wolverhampton Art Gallery. Experts Caroline Hawley and David Harper are on hand to value items and take them off to auction. Turning up out of the hundreds of bags and boxes is a jumble sale find that proves to be a valuable piece of jewellery. Presenter Paul Martin delves into the gallery's unique collection of Pop Art.
This edition of the antiques series comes from Grimsby Minster in North East Lincolnshire. Experts Anita Manning and Michael Baggott find treasures to take to auction, including a set of glasses by contemporary artist Damien Hirst. Paul Martin discovers how Grimsby's port shaped the town.
Flog It! comes from the Platform in Morecambe, Lancashire. Antiques experts Adam Partridge and Catherine Southon find collectibles to take to auction. Catherine falls for a moonstone necklace, and Adam discovers a postcard collection with a local theme. Paul Martin visits the last mill in Burnley, still weaving after 150 years.
This edition of the antiques series comes from St Albans Cathedral and Abbey in Hertfordshire. Experts Claire Rawle and James Lewis are on hand to value items and take them off to auction. James is excited when some historic coins land on his table, and Claire has fun with a 1970s robot. Presenter Paul Martin takes a trip to a local theatre company who use theatrical masks.
A collection of interesting and previously unseen finds from the show's travels around the country, visiting St Albans Cathedral, Wolverhampton Art Gallery, the Platform in Morecambe and Grimsby Minster. Paul Martin also visits Packwood House in Warwickshire, and the antiques experts include James Lewis, Anita Manning, David Harper, Catherine Southon, Jonathan Pratt and Adam Partridge.
Flog It! comes from Wolverhampton Art Gallery. The gallery has a wonderful collection of paintings and hosts antiques experts James Lewis and Caroline Hawley. Turning up out of the hundreds of bags and boxes is some aboriginal art and a 1920s tennis racket. And presenter Paul Martin finds out about the life of one of the city's most famous sons, footballer Billy Wright.
Paul Martin presents from Grimsby Minster in north east Lincolnshire. Grimsby was a renowned fishing port, and antiques experts Christina Trevanion and Michael Baggott find great maritime memorabilia, including a ships bell and a diver's knife. Paul meets a Grimsby trawlerman on the vessel he took to sea.
Flog It! comes from the beautiful St Albans Cathedral and Abbey in Hertfordshire. Antique experts Claire Rawle and James Lewis are on hand to value antiques and collectibles. James comes across a pipe shaped like a polar explorer, and Claire discovers salt and pepper pots shaped like suffragettes. Paul Martin continues the suffragette theme when he visits nearby Knebworth House, where one of its past residents, Lady Constance Lytton, was a supporter of the cause.
Flog It! comes from the Platform in Morecambe, Lancashire, which in its day was the main station bringing holidaymakers to the town. Antiques experts Charles Hanson and Catherine Southon find treasures to take to auction, including a vintage Rolex watch. Paul Martin discovers the rags-to-riches story of the town's most famous son, Eric Morecambe.
A collection of interesting and previously unseen finds from the show's travels round the country, visiting St Albans, Wolverhampton Art Gallery, the Platform in Morecambe and Grimsby Minster. Paul Martin also visits Coughton Court in Warwickshire, and the antiques experts include Adam Partridge, James Lewis, Christina Trevanion and Jonathan Pratt.
Flog It! comes from Wolverhampton Art Gallery. The gallery has a wonderful collection of paintings and hosts antiques experts James Lewis and David Harper. Turning up out of the hundreds of bags and boxes is a chair with a royal connection and a tea caddy that causes a stir at the auction. And presenter Paul Martin tells the story of high-rise tower blocks, once the architectural vision of modern living.
Flog It! comes from Grimsby Minster in north east Lincolnshire. It's close to the famous port that once housed 600 fishing vessels. Antiques experts Christina Trevanion and Anita Manning find treasures among the hundreds of visitors to take to auction. Anita is entranced by some pigeon racing memorabilia and Christina uncovers a rare Chinese silver butter bowl. Paul Martin explores the battle faced by a Lincolnshire lord as he struggled between loyalty and duty during a royal scandal.
Flog It! comes from the historic St Albans Cathedral and Abbey in Hertfordshire. Antiques experts Jonathan Pratt and James Lewis find a selection of objects to take to auction. James comes across an intricately carved whalebone walking cane and Jonathan delights in an autograph book which includes signatures from The Rolling Stones. Paul Martin finds out about all the special people who keep St Albans Cathedral and Abbey running.
Paul Martin showcases a collection of interesting and previously unseen finds from the show's travels round the country. The team visit St Albans Cathedral, Wolverhampton Art Gallery, the Platform in Morecambe and Grimsby Minster. The antiques experts are James Lewis, Clare Rawle, Christina Trevanion, Caroline Hawley, Michael Baggott and Charles Hanson. Paul also visits Packwood House in Warwickshire.
Flog It! comes from the Platform in Morecambe, Lancashire. Antiques experts Charles Hanson and Adam Partridge unearth all manner of items to auction, including French porcelain and Japanese carvings. Paul Martin visits the railway station that was the set for the iconic film Brief Encounter.
Flog It! comes from Wolverhampton Art Gallery. Antiques experts James Lewis and Caroline Hawley unearth a sword with a dark history and an early Moorcroft vase. Paul Martin explores some of the region's industrial past.
Paul Martin presents a collection of interesting and previously unseen finds from the show's travels round the country, visiting St Albans Cathedral, Wolverhampton Art Gallery, the Platform in Morecambe and Grimsby Minster. The antiques experts include James Lewis, David Harper, Christina Trevanion, Jonathan Pratt, Charles Hanson and Michael Baggott. Paul also visits Coughton Court in Warwickshire.
Flog It! comes from historic St Albans Cathedral and Abbey in Hertfordshire. Antique experts Claire Rawle and Jonathan Pratt find a selection of antiques and collectibles to take to auction. Claire discovers an arts and crafts bowl which may have belonged to George Bernard Shaw's wife and Jonathan gets excited when he finds a drawing by the artist Dame Laura Knight. Paul Martin takes a trip underground as he explores the intriguing Royston cave which boasts medieval carvings.
Paul Martin presents from the Platform in the seaside resort of Morecambe, Lancashire. Antiques experts Charles Hanson and Adam Partridge dig out antiques to take to auction, including a Russian watercolour found in a car boot sale. Paul discovers the story of Leyland, Britain's biggest motor company.
In Flog It!, a traveling caravan of presenter and experts set up shop in a prominent location (town hall, assembly hall, cathedral etc.) of a town and invite the public to bring in their antiques and collectables. The public usually turn up in hordes, and experts offer advice as to the age, origin, and value of the antiques. Selected antiques which the owners are willing to sell are taken to a public auction, where the expert's valuations are put to the test in the presence of the owner, presenter and expert! In contrast to "Antiques Roadshow", where the emphasis is on high quality antiques frequently running into thousands of pounds, values on Flog It! are comparatively modest, typically running 50-500 pounds, although the occasional item does reach levels at which a shocked owner appears in need of medical attention. This episode of Flog It! comes from historic Grimsby Minster in north east Lincolnshire. Antiques experts Anita Manning and Michael Baggott find a selection of antiques and collectibles to take to auction. Anita is drawn to a ship's wheel and Michael discovers a silver claret jug dating back to 1870. Paul walks in the footsteps of kings as he explores the walls of Lincoln Castle.
This episode of Flog It! comes from the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. Antique expert Philip Serrell discovers a postcard signed by Malcolm Campbell showing him in his boat Bluebird. Jonathan Pratt gets excited over a collection of fans while Paul gets aboard the Cutty Sark, the last surviving tea clipper.
This edition comes from Herstmonceux Castle in Sussex, where antiques expert Catherine Southon finds a pristine 19th-century silver prayer book and Jonathan Pratt falls for a selection of Tom and Jerry cartoons. Presenter Paul Martin takes a look at the telescopes of the Royal Observatory at Herstmonceux.
Paul Martin presents from the ancestral home of the Spencer family: Althorp in Northamptonshire. Nineteen generations have lived here, employing local people to work at the house and vast estate. Antiques experts Christina Trevanion and Will Axon find a selection of antiques and collectibles to take to auction. Christina is drawn to a 1950s toy pedal car and Will finds a Mouseman tray. Paul discovers the Grand Union was the canal equivalent of the M1 as he takes to the water on a narrow boat and discovers what life was like for the boat people who ferried cargo from A to B.
Paul Martin presents from Reading in Berkshire, where experts Anita Manning and David Harper scour the crowd to find objects to take to auction. Anita gets excited over a large Victorian gold and garnet pendant, and David has some fun with a 1930s toy aeroplane. Paul rolls up his sleeves and gets stuck in when he learns the craft of stained glass.
The team visit Herstmonceux Castle and antiques experts Jonathan Pratt and James Lewis find treasures to take to auction, including some beautiful bronze sculptures. Paul Martin takes a trip on a very large miniature railway.
The team visits the home of the Spencer family, Althorp in Northamptonshire. It dates back five centuries and has an impressive art collection with more than 650 paintings. Antiques experts Charles Hanson and Will Axon uncover movie memorabilia, including a photo signed by Charlie Chaplin, and a box of decorative studs by fashion house Cartier. Paul Martin examines Althorp's collection of portrait paintings by renowned artist Joshua Reynolds.
Flog it! is travelling around the country. The experts visit Greenwich Royal Naval College, Althorp House, Herstmonceux Castle and Reading Town Hall to track down fascinating antiques and collectables. Paul Martin uncovers the colourful characters of the historic Ugbrooke family in Devon, and it is a rollercoaster ride in the saleroom.
Paul Martin presents from the town of Reading in Berkshire. Antique experts Anita Manning and David Harper find objects to take off to auction. Anita comes across a biscuit barrel shaped like a Scottish curling stone, which reminds her of home, and David gets excited by a silver box with a jasper stone top. Paul takes a trip to a Herbarium where he learns about the important work that plant collectors have done through the centuries.
The Flog It! team visit the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. Antiques expert Mark Stacey gets very excited about a pair of scent bottles. Paul Martin visits the National Maritime Museum to find out about Admiral Lord Nelson and how he became the nation's hero.
Flog It! celebrates its 1,000th episode, from Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire. Paul Martin and many of the show's experts take a fond look back at their favourite moments and finds. And there is still time to search for antiques brought in by visitors on the day to sell at auction.
Today Flog It! comes from Reading in Berkshire, where antiques experts Anita Manning and Nick Davies put values on the town's antiques and collectibles. Anita falls in love with a couple of American dolls and Nick finds some 19th-century French paperweights which get pulses racing at the auction. Paul Martin takes a trip to Cliveden House, which was at the centre of two important events in British politics in the 20th century.
Flog It! revisits some of the stunning locations from this series. The experts are hunting out antiques and collectibles at Greenwich Royal Naval College, Althorp House, Herstmonceux Castle and Reading Town Hall. Paul Martin visits Killerton in Devon and uncovers the fascinating story of Richard Acland, who gave away his fortune for his political beliefs.
The team are at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, London. Expert Philip Serrell gets very excited about some cards painted by one of Britain's best-known artists Mary Fedden. Paul Martin explores the spectacular painted hall in the college and the navy pensioners who once lived there.
Paul Martin presents from the ancestral home of the Spencer family - Althorp in Northamptonshire. Antiques experts Will Axon and Charles Hanson search for treasures among the items brought in by visitors. Will uncovers some advertising memorabilia that has been dug out of the soil, and Charles is drawn to a 19th-century silver sewing kit. Paul visits one of the largest show collections in the world to find out all about the weird and wonderful when it comes to footwear.
Flog it! revisits some of the locations from the series, including Greenwich Royal Naval College, Althorp House and Herstmonceux Castle, with brand new valuations. Paul Martin is in Devon discovering how one man's lace business transformed a town.
Flog It! comes from Herstmonceux Castle in Sussex. James Lewis and Jonathan Pratt find porcelain figures and a wooden bear to auction. Paul Martin reveals the story of the Second World War project, Operation Pluto.
The Flog It! team visits the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. Antique experts Mark Stacey and Jonathan Pratt find a varied collection of objects among the hundreds of visitors. Paul Martin takes a ride along the Thames on board an amphibious vehicle.
Flog It! comes from Althorp in Northamptonshire, the home of the Spencer family for five centuries. Its collections reflect the interests of the 19 generations of Spencer who have lived there. Antiques experts Christina Trevanion and Charles Hanson find treasures to take off to auction including a moonlit patterned Moorcroft vase. Paul Martin discovers how the life of those working at the house has changed.
This episode comes from the town of Reading in Berkshire. Antiques experts Nick Davies and David Harper are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. Nick comes across a programme from the 1935 FA Cup match between local team Reading and Arsenal, while David discovers some Zulu artefacts from much further afield. Paul Martin finds out how, in the 19th and 20th centuries, biscuit manufacturing put Reading's name on the map.
The team are at Herstmonceux Castle in Sussex, where antiques experts James Lewis and Catherine Southon unearth treasures brought in by visitors to sell at auction. A Chinese wall plaque catches James's eye, and Paul Martin explores the history of Herstmonceux Castle.
A special compilation programme that navigates the nation, taking in some of the most spectacular venues from the series. The experts are on the hunt for precious items to sell at auction, and Paul Martin visits Knightshayes in Devon to hear about its unique design history.
Paul Martin presents from the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum in Northern Ireland with antiques experts Mark Stacey and Caroline Hawley. Turning up out of the hundreds of bags and boxes is a lucky car boot find and a famine chair. Plus Paul visits Europe's last water-powered spade mill.
Paul Martin presents from Crowcombe Court in West Somerset. The grand house was built in 1739 as a statement of wealth and a place to entertain. Antiques experts James Lewis and Thomas Plant uncover some promotional sausage plates that were designed to promote the wares of an exuberant Victorian butcher. Paul also rides on the footplate of a steam locomotive on West Somerset Railway.
Paul Martin presents from Croome, a Palladian mansion in Worcestershire, with antiques experts Adam Partridge and David Fletcher. Adam's interest is sparked by a hand-operated fire pump from the Second World War and David is tickled pink when he discovers a collection of humorous prints based on imaginary postcards. Plus Paul goes on a tour of the house to see how some of the key pieces from the historic collection have been incorporated into modern works of art.
Paul Martin presents from Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire. Experts Philip Serrel and Catherine Southon find intricately carved walnuts and a fabulous silver eperne. Paul also meets veteran codebreakers who worked there during World War II.
This episode revisits some of the locations from the series, with never-seen-before valuations. It's a special show touching down at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, Croombe in south Worcestershire and Crowcombe Court in Somerset. We find some fascinating items to take to auction, and Paul Martin discovers a hidden pocket of Cornwall and the historic estate of Mount Edgcumbe.
Flog It! comes from the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum in Northern Ireland. The gallery is a wonderful celebration of traditional ways of life and today hosts antiques experts Thomas Plant and Caroline Hawley. Turning up out of the hundreds of bags and boxes is something which harks back to the era of traditional craftsmen. Presenter Paul Martin visits a family business that builds racing cars.
This episode comes from an English baroque mansion at the edge of the Quantock Hills in West Somerset. Six manor houses were sold off to pay for Crowcombe Court to be built in 1739. Antiques experts Elizabeth Talbot and James Lewis find a selection of antiques and collectibles amongst its grand rooms to take to auction. Elizabeth is captivated by a first edition from missionary and explorer David Livingstone, and James Lewis uncovers a Poole Pottery vase dating back to the 1920s. Paul explores the arts and crafts garden at Hestercombe, which was designed by Getrude Jekyll.
This episode comes from Croome, a stately home in Worcestershire. Antique experts Natasha Raskin and David Fletcher scour the crowd to find objects to take off to auction. Natasha gets her hands on some ceremonial gold epaulettes and David comes across an unusual vase shaped like a peacock. Paul learns about the secret research that took place at RAF Defford, which was based at Croome during the Second World War.
In this episode, the experts visit The Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, Croombe in South Worcestershire, Crowcombe Court in Somerset and Bletchley Park to lay their hands on some unusual items to take to auction. Plus Paul Martin investigates the historic landscape of Mount Edgcumbe in Cornwall.
This episode comes from Ulster Folk and Transport Museum in Northern Ireland, where members of the public have their antiques valued by experts Thomas Plant and Caroline Hawley.
Paul Martin presents from Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire. Antique experts Mark Stacey and Philip Serrell discover a tortoiseshell card case and a special car mascot. Paul finds out about the forgotten heroes of Bletchley Park, who invented the first electronic computer.
Paul Martin revisits some of the locations visited by Flog It! and presents all-new valuations. Experts touch down at Bletchley Park, the Ulster Transport Museum and Crowcombe Court to track down some unusual items to sell at auction. They uncover a beautiful watercolour and some stunning porcelain, and Paul Martin visits Antony in Cornwall to unearth a fascinating family history.
Paul Martin presents from the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum in Northern Ireland, a gallery celebrating traditional ways of life which plays host to antiques experts Mark Stacey and Thomas Plant. Turning up out of the hundreds of bags and boxes is a collection of football memorabilia for fans of footballers George Best and Pat Jennings, and two bronze vases from the 19th-century Japanese Meiji period. And presenter Paul Martin delves into the early days of Northern Irish punk and meets a member of The Undertones.
Paul Martin is in West Somerset at Crowcombe Court, an English mansion which dates back to 1739. Antiques expert Elizabeth Talbot finds a tribal weapon that was part of a collection gathered by a sea captain on his travels and Thomas Plant hears all about a Victorian gin bottle that was buried in a tip excavated to make way for the London Olympic ground. Paul Martin follows in the footsteps of Romantic poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, who wrote his best-known work whilst he was living in Somerset
This episode comes from Croome, a stately home in Worcestershire. Antique experts Natasha Raskin and David Fletcher put a value on the town's antiques and collectibles. Adam falls in love with a rare Grafton saxophone which is made of plastic, and David finds a Royal Worcester vase which has a clever double wall construction. Paul Martin learns about the relationship between art and the British countryside, and he has a go at drawing a landscape in charcoal.
This episode comes from Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire. Antiques experts Charlie Ross and Mark Stacey find an incredible autograph book and a beautiful tea set. Paul visits the Bodleian, one of the oldest libraries in Britain.
This episode travels all around the UK in search of fascinating items to take to auction, revisiting some of the locations from the series, including the Ulster Transport Museum and Bletchley Park. There were highs and lows in the auction when some incredible items went up for sale, and Paul Martin uncovers the story of the shipwrecked Metta Catharina in Cornwall.
This episode comes from West Somerset at Crowcombe Court, an English mansion which dates back to 1739. Antiques experts James Lewis and Thomas Plant find treasures among the hundreds of visitors to take to auction. James's knowledge of Derby porcelain is tested, and Thomas discovers an amber necklace that was washed up on a Somerset beach. Paul Martin has a go on a locally made device known as a mud horse, which is designed to help fishermen skim over the mud flats to get to and from their nets.
Paul Martin presents from Croome, a Palladian mansion in Worcestershire, where antiques experts Adam Partridge and Natasha Raskin find objects to take off to auction. Adam comes across an elaborately decorated Burmese silver bowl, and Natasha gets excited by a couple of blazers which are in the teddy boy style. Paul gets hands on when he has a go at silk screen printing.
Paul Martin presents from Croome, a stately home in Worcestershire. Antique experts Natasha Raskin and David Fletcher put a value on the town's antiques and collectibles. Adam falls in love with a rare Grafton saxophone which is made of plastic, and David finds a Royal Worcester vase which has a clever double wall construction. Paul Martin learns about the relationship between art and the British countryside, and he has a go at drawing a landscape in charcoal.
This episode comes from Barrow Hill Roundhouse near Chesterfield in Derbyshire. Antiques experts Jonathan Pratt and Raj Bisram are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. Jonathan comes across a collection of 1950s powder compacts, while Raj discovers some railway signal lamps. Paul finds out about the history of the Roundhouse and gets hands on with some locomotive maintenance.
In this episode, Paul Martin presents from Capesthorne Hall in Cheshire. Antiques expert Anita Manning discovers a valuable teddy bear looking for a new home, and Mark Stacey latches on to a hefty vintage padlock. Paul explores the architectural delights of Liverpool's Metropolitan Cathedral.
In this episode, Paul Martin presents from Watts Gallery in Surrey, the arts-and-crafts home of renowned artists Mary and George Frederic Watts. Experts David Harper and Natasha Raskin are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. Some wonderful WWI medals catch Natasha's eye, while David is drawn to a fabulous collection of posters. Paul Martin uncovers the story of ceramicist and designer Mary Watts with a visit to her fabulous chapel.
In this episode, Paul Martin presents from the Royal Marines Museum at Southsea in Hampshire. The building started life as a barracks for Royal Marines and, since 1864, thousands have been trained and served there. Antiques expert Charles Hanson uncovers a navigational tool, and Catherine Southon enthuses about a decorative Japanese cabinet dating back to the 1870s. Paul finds out what it was like to serve as a Royal Marine commando.
In this episode, Paul Martin and his team of experts invite members of the public to bring their antiques to be viewed and valued, with an option to sell at auction. The episode is a compilation of finds from various venues
In this episode, log It! is at Surrey's Watts Gallery, which houses the work of Victorian painter George Frederic Watts. Experts Thomas Plant and Natasha Raskin are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. Thomas values some classic Troika while Natasha is drawn to a sparkling diamond ring. Paul Martin uncovers more about the man behind the valuation day venue, artist George Frederic Watts, inside his gallery and studio.
In this episode, Flog It! comes from the Royal Marines Museum at Southsea in Hampshire. Originally Eastney Barracks, thousands of marines were trained and billeted here. Experts Charles Hanson and Catherine Southon find a selection of antiques and collectibles to take to auction. Charles practises his left hook with a boxing glove signed by famous boxer Henry Cooper and Catherine learns about naval traditions with a one gallon casket of rum. Paul Martin is put through his paces on the parade ground as he learns how to be a drummer at the Royal Marines School of Music in Portsmouth.
In this episode, Flog It! flies around the UK, touching down at historic hotspots like Capesthorne Hall in Cheshire, where Anita Manning has a surprise in store for one lucky lady. Paul Martin visits Chedworth Roman Villa in the Cotswolds.
In this episode, Flog It! comes from the historic Barrow Hill Roundhouse near Chesterfield in Derbyshire, where experts Jonathan Pratt and Michael Baggott value some of the county's antiques and collectibles. Jonathan falls in love with a Thonet hat and coat stand and Michael comes across a box of Victorian cut-throat razors which get pulses racing at the auction. Paul Martin takes a trip to the village of Hathersage in the Peak District National Park which provided inspiration for the novel Jane Eyre.
In this episode, Flog It! comes from Capesthorne Hall in Cheshire. Mark Stacey finds a horse ledger that is a runaway success and Caroline Hawley uncovers a set of letters from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Presenter Paul Martin explores the harsh world of working in a Victorian cotton mill.
In this episode, Paul Martin visits the Watts Gallery in the heart of the Surrey countryside, where experts David Harper and Thomas Plant are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. David uncovers a collection of British film and TV memorabilia and Thomas is thrilled by some French cameo glass. Paul Martin is on the trail of Martians in Woking, the setting for HG Wells's sci-fi novel The War of the Worlds.
This episode comes from the Royal Marines Museum in Southsea in Hampshire which was once a barracks and dates back to 1864. Antiques expert Katherine Higgins learns about the local corset industry after finding a Victorian bust used in the creation of the garments, while Charles Hanson hears all about cap ribbons worn by German navy men serving aboard World War Two battleships. Presenter Paul Martin hitches a ride on hovercraft to uncover the history of the clever craft that was designed, built, and is still used on the Solent.
This episode is a special edition of the programme, from all over the UK. Flog It! revisits some of the historic venues from the series, with brand new valuations and unexpected auctions. Presenter Paul Martin visits Rodmarton, an extraordinary arts and crafts house in the Cotswolds.
This episode of Flog It! comes from Barrow Hill Roundhouse near Chesterfield in Derbyshire. Antique experts Jonathan Pratt and Michael Baggott find objects to take off to auction. Jonathan comes across a loveable teddy bear and Michael gets excited by a Russian silver cross which is hiding a secret. Presenter Paul Martin takes a trip to nearby Renishaw Hall to learn about the Sitwell Trio - three siblings who took the artistic and literary world by storm in the early 20th century.
In this episode, Paul Martin presents from Capesthorne Hall in Cheshire. Antiques expert Anita Manning falls in love with a pair of Pilkington vases, while Mark Stacey lights up when he finds an unusual lightbulb. Paul also goes behind the scenes of Capesthorne to find out what it takes to keep a stately home running.
In this episode, Paul Martin presents from the Watts Gallery in Surrey, a treasure trove of British art and sculpture. The experts Thomas Plant and David Harper are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. Thomas values an art deco flapper girl, while a trio of pocket watches impresses David. Paul also visits the heathland known as the Devil's Punchbowl to uncover gruesome tales of highway robbery.
In this episode, Paul Martin presents from the Royal Marines Museum in Hampshire. Antiques experts Katherine Higgins and Catherine Southon find treasures among the hundreds of visitors to take to auction. A 19th century Japanese woodblock print excites Katherine, whilst Catherine discovers a pristine pocket watch. Paul Martin explores Portsmouth to find out how it influenced the Victorian author Charles Dickens, who was born in the naval city.
In this episode, Paul Martin visits the beautiful Cotswolds village of Broadway to uncover its artistic past. He also revisits some of the historic venues from the series, with new valuations and unexpected auctions.
In this episode, Flog It! comes from Bristol Cathedral in the south west of England. Antique experts Natasha Raskin Sharp and James Lewis are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. Natasha comes across a painting of an apothecary on a piece of tin and James looks at a valuable royal ring which was found at a car boot sale. Paul Martin learns about John Cabot and his ship the Matthew, whose crew discovered North America.
In this episode, Flog It! comes from Glemham Hall in the Suffolk countryside, which dates back to the Tudor era. Antiques expert David Fletcher discovers some scripts from the television series Lovejoy, which featured a Suffolk antique dealer, and Jonathan Pratt spots some Beatles bobbing-head dolls designed to fit in a car. Paul Martin follows in the footsteps of local composer Benjamin Britten.
In this episode, Flog It! comes from the town of Huddersfield in West Yorkshire. Our experts Mark Stacey and Christina Trevanion are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. A beautifully crafted clock catches Christina’s eye, while Mark is drawn to an unusual piece of Lalique glass. Paul Martin pays a visit to Nostell Priory, a grand house that reveals a perfect marriage between Georgian architecture and craftsmanship.
In this episode, Flog It! comes from Rochester Cathedral in Kent. Antiques expert Elizabeth Talbot discovers a valuable sculpture that narrowly escaped being destroyed forever and Raj Bisram finds a ghostly Victorian photo album. Presenter Paul Martin uncovers the history of the Royal Engineers, the unsung heroes of the British armed forces.
In this episode, the programme travels up and down the county revisiting some of the historic venues from the series and bringing viewers brand new valuations and unexpected auctions. Paul Martin uncovers the fascinating stories of the people of Paxton House, past and present.
In this episode, Flog It! comes from Bristol Cathedral. Antiques experts Philip Serrell and Natasha Raskin Sharp scour the crowd to find objects to take off to auction. Philip gets excited over a travelling ink well in the shape of a rugby ball, and Natasha finds a medieval jug that once lay buried in the city. Paul Martin discovers the darker side of Bristol’s trading history when he learns how the Georgian obsession with sugar was fuelled by slavery.
In this episode, Flog It! comes from Glemham Hall in the Suffolk countryside. Antiques experts James Lewis and David Fletcher find a selection of antiques and collectibles to take to auction. There’s a Flog It first when James uncovers a copy of a Raphael painting saved by a Jewish professor who fled Hitler’s regime, and David Fletcher spots a rare flintlock pistol. Paul Martin visits a Cold War airbase to find out what life was like for American airmen based in the UK.
In this episode, Flog It! comes from Huddersfield Town Hall in West Yorkshire. Our experts Nick Davies and Christina Trevanion are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. Nick is drawn to a bobbin holder that reveals the town’s textile heritage, while Christina finds an incredible collection of glass scent bottles. Paul Martin delves into the area’s coal mining history with a journey deep underground at the National Coal Mining Museum for England.
In this episode, Flog It comes from Rochester Cathedral in Kent. Antiques expert Elizabeth Talbot finds a rare Peter Rabbit book, and Adam Partridge discovers a Concorde necklace that’s one of a kind. Presenter Paul Martin meet the men of Chatham Dockyard, who kept the Royal Navy afloat.
This episode is a special edition of Flog it! from all over the UK. We’re travelling up and down the country revisiting some of the historic venues from the series and bringing you brand new valuations and unexpected auctions. Paul Martin takes a journey down the River Tweed and uncovers the history of the unusual border town, Berwick-upon-Tweed.
This episode comes from the historic Bristol Cathedral in the south west of England. Antique experts Natasha Raskin Sharp and James Lewis put a value on Bristol’s antiques and collectibles. Natasha is intrigued by an unusual walking stick with a top made from a German Zeppelin, and James comes across a collection of lead soldiers. Paul Martin learns about the origins of Bristol’s vibrant street art scene and has a go at making a graffiti stencil.
This episode comes from Glemham Hall in the Suffolk countryside. Dating back to 1560 the house retains its Tudor features. Antiques experts James Lewis and Jonathan Pratt uncover an apothecary jar dating back to the 17th century and some enormous silver tea urns. Paul Martin learns about a mighty medieval port that was lost to the sea during ferocious storms in the 13th century.
This episode comes from the town of Huddersfield in West Yorkshire. Experts Nick Davies and Mark Stacey are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. A trio of diamond rings entrance Nick, and Mark puts a price on some beautiful Japanese ceramics. Paul Martin meets the owners of the historic Longley Old Hall, once home to the Ramsdens, a family who put Huddersfield on the map.
In this episode, Flog It comes from Rochester Cathedral in Kent. Antiques expert Elizabeth Talbot falls for a book of fairy tales illustrated by Arthur Rackham, and Adam Partridge discovers an elegant chiming Swiss pocket watch. Presenter Paul Martin meets one of the last remaining survivors of the Dunkirk evacuation during the Second World War.
This episode is a special edition of Flog it! from all over the UK, travelling up and down the country revisiting some of the historic venues from the series and bringing brand new valuations and unexpected auctions. Paul Martin goes behind the scenes of Bamburgh to see just what it takes to keep a castle alive.
This episode comes from Bristol Cathedral in the south west of England. Antique experts James Lewis and Philip Serrell find objects to take off to auction. James comes across a bronze statue of Buddha and Philip gets excited by an honesty box. Paul Martin delves into the archives to learn how the BBC Natural History Unit, which is the largest wildlife documentary production house in the world, was established in Bristol.
This episode comes from Glemham Hall in Suffolk. Antiques experts James Lewis is enchanted by a Victorian peddler doll complete with wicker basket and wares, and Jonathan Pratt enjoys learning the history of a dress dating back to the 1940s made from parachute silk. Paul Martin explores nearby Framlingham Castle, which provided a secure bolt hole for Mary Tudor as she battled to become Queen of England.
This episode comes from Huddersfield Town Hall in West Yorkshire. Our experts Christina Trevanion and Nick Davies are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. Christina values a mysterious local painting, while a pair of Bohemian glass vases grab Nick’s attention. Paul Martin uncovers the story of one of the town’s most famous sons, former prime minister Harold Wilson, visiting the places around the town that shaped his life.
This episode comes from Rochester Cathedral in Kent. Antiques expert Raj Bisram finds three tiny and rare Steif toys, while an unusual pair of legs walk up to Adam Partridge. Presenter Paul Martin explores the story of the French Huguenots who influenced so much of British art and culture.
This episode is a special edition of Flog it! from all over the UK. We’re travelling up and down the county revisiting some of the historic venues from the series and bringing you brand new valuations and unexpected auctions. Paul Martin takes a look through Bamburgh Castle’s rich history and picks his top Kings of the Castle.
This episode comes from Penrhyn Castle in North Wales. Antiques expert David Harper finds an unusual Japanese writing table and Adam Partridge discovers a Cornish artwork that was bought with a young owner's pocket-money. Presenter Paul Martin uncovers the story of Britain’s longest running industrial strike.
This episode comes from the University of Nottingham. Antique experts Charles Hanson and Michael Baggott are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. Charles comes across a rare 19th-century wax doll, and Michael is delighted by a 17th-century tortoiseshell box which ends up soaring in the saleroom. Paul Martin visits the Framework Knitters Museum in Ruddington where he learns how the 16th-century knitting frame revolutionised the knitting industry.
This episode comes from Culzean Castle on the west coast of Scotland. Our experts Anita Manning and Natasha Raskin Sharp are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. A watercolour with a local connection catches Anita’s eye, while Natasha is drawn to a gorgeous handwoven blanket. Paul Martin explores a hidden part of Culzean’s history, uncovering the tales of smugglers working the coastline in the caves beneath the castle walls.
This episode comes from Boconnoc House deep in the Cornish countryside. The estate and house date back to 1086. Antiques expert Catherine Southon enthuses about a collection of airline memorabilia, and Nick Hall finds a jar, dug out of the ground, that contained the childhood remedy Virol. Paul Martin takes the oars in a traditional Cornish gig race.
This episode comes from Burton Constable Hall in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Antiques expert Catherine Southon enthuses about a diamond ring, and Charles Hanson enjoys trying on a pair of boxing gloves signed by some of the greats of the boxing world. Paul Martin discovers the skeleton of a 58-foot sperm whale which was washed up on a nearby beach in Victorian times.
This episode comes from the University of Nottingham. Antiques experts Charles Hanson and Michael Baggott scour the crowd to find objects to take off to auction. Charles gets nostalgic over some 1960s Scalextric cars, and Michael’s interest is piqued by a Fijian throwing club. Paul Martin learns about a Nottingham-born Victorian prize fighter called Bendigo and meets locals who are keeping his memory alive
After an eight week gap, this episode comes from Culzean Castle in Ayrshire. Experts Raj Bisram and Natasha Raskin Sharp are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. Raj is drawn to a charming toy car from Germany, while Natasha finds a stunning art deco Carlton Ware vase. Paul Martin meets the team of stonemasons at Culzean, including the newest apprentices, to find out how they are preserving the design of the castle’s original architect, Robert Adam.
This episode comes from the Boconnoc estate in the Cornish countryside. Antiques experts Catherine Southon and Jonathan Pratt find a selection of antiques and collectibles to take to auction. There’s a Flog It! first when Jonathan uncovers a dinosaur egg that could date back 80 million years, while Catherine Southon falls in love with a Chinese silk kimono. Paul Martin visits the gardens of Caerhays, which showcase the work of intrepid plant hunter George Forest.
In Flog It!, a traveling caravan of presenter and experts set up shop in a prominent location (town hall, assembly hall, cathedral etc.) of a town and invite the public to bring in their antiques and collectables. The public usually turn up in hordes, and experts offer advice as to the age, origin, and value of the antiques. Selected antiques which the owners are willing to sell are taken to a public auction, where the expert's valuations are put to the test in the presence of the owner, presenter and expert! In contrast to "Antiques Roadshow", where the emphasis is on high quality antiques frequently running into thousands of pounds, values on Flog It! are comparatively modest, typically running 50-500 pounds, although the occasional item does reach levels at which a shocked owner appears in need of medical attention. This episode comes from Burton Constable Hall in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Today Flog It! comes from the University of Nottingham in the East Midlands of England. Antique experts Caroline Hawley and Charles Hanson put a value on Nottinghamshire’s antiques and collectibles. Caroline is wowed by a huge Shakespearean-themed quilt and Charles comes across an 18th-century handwritten valentine that is hotly contested at the auction. Paul Martin visits a gorge in north Nottinghamshire called Creswell Crags where in 2003 prehistoric cave art was discovered.
Today Flog It! comes from Penrhyn Castle in north Wales. Antiques expert Adam Partridge digs out a rare first edition of Dracula, and David Harper falls in love with a colourful Victorian watercolour set. Presenter Paul Martin gets to try his hand at splitting slate while learning about Wales’s oldest industry.
This episode comes from the Boconnoc estate in the Cornish countryside. Antiques experts Jonathan Pratt and Nick Hall uncover a pair of Georgian chairs and a children’s pedal fire engine. Paul Martin learns about the creation of the historic south Cornish port of Charlestown and how it led to the downfall of its creator, Charles Rashleigh.
Today Flog It! comes from the Culzean Castle in Ayrshire, Scotland. Our experts Raj Bisram and Anita Manning are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. Raj is enticed by some Scottish golf memorabilia, while Anita puts a price on a trio of Moorcroft classic ceramics. Paul Martin travels up the coast to Prestwick Airport to recount the daring tale of pioneering Scottish aviator David McIntyre, who in 1933 was one of the first pilots to fly over Mount Everest.
Flog It! comes from the Boconnoc estate in the Cornish countryside. Antiques experts Jonathan Pratt and Nick Hall uncover a pair of Georgian chairs and a children’s pedal fire engine. Paul Martin learns about the creation of the historic south Cornish port of Charlestown and how it led to the downfall of its creator, Charles Rashleigh.
The show comes from the University of Nottingham in the East Midlands of England. Antique experts Caroline Hawley and Michael Baggott find objects to take off to auction. Caroline comes across a jacket worn by Nottingham born Olympic ice skater Jayne Torvill, and Michael gets excited by a 17th century bible that is hiding a secret. Paul Martin travels to north Nottinghamshire to visit the Portland Collection, which is one of the largest aristocratic art collections in Britain.
Paul Martin and his team of experts invite members of the public to bring their antiques to be viewed and valued, with an option to sell at auction.
Flog It! comes from Grittleton House in Wiltshire. Antique experts Mark Stacey and Michael Baggott find objects to take off to auction. Mark hopes to get a good return on a couple of boomerangs and Michael admires a silver Chinese tea strainer with a jade handle. Paul Martin visits Fairfield House on the outskirts of Bath where in the 1930s the Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie lived after he was forced into exile when Mussolini invaded his home country.
Today Flog It! comes from the RAF Museum in Cosford, Shropshire. Antique experts Adam Partridge and Jonathan Pratt are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. Jonathon comes across an unusal junior longbow, and Adam discovers a pair of ornate ceramic majollica birds. Paul Martin finds out all about the RAF’s crucial role in the Berlin Airlift of 1948.
Today Flog It! comes from the RAF Museum in Cosford Shropshire. Antique experts Jonathan Pratt and Adam Partridge are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. Adam comes across a First World War pigeon capsule, and Jonathan uncovers a large collection of toy cars. Paul Martin visits the museum’s conservation hangar and helps with the restoration of a wartime Wellington bomber.
This time, Flog It! comes from the RAF Museum in Cosford, Shropshire. Antiques experts Adam Partridge and Claire Rawle are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. Claire gets sentimental over a music box and Adam discovers a silver cigarette case from Russia. Paul Martin falls for an iconic bike and visits the nearby historic Ironbridge to investigate the start of the industrial revolution.
This edition of Flog It! comes from the RAF Museum in Cosford, Shropshire. Antiques experts Claire Rawle and Jonathan Pratt are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. Claire comes across a rare Pelham Puppet, and Jonathan falls for a ladies silver fob watch. Paul Martin gets excited by iconic pop autographs and heads off to the nearby town of Dudley to find out about saddlemaking there from the First World War onwards.
Today Flog It! is at the Old College, part of Aberystwyth University on the west coast of Wales, a popular student destination. Experts David Harper and Raj Bisram are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. David values some motoring memorabilia, while Raj is drawn to some rare Welsh records. Meanwhile, Paul Martin discovers how, throughout generations of storytelling, the myth of Merlin has been connected to the heart of Wales.
In this Episode, Flog It! is on the west coast of Wales in Aberystwyth, at the university’s original home, the Old College. Raj Bisram and Christina Trevanion are the experts on duty. Raj is intrigued by a 19th-century sewing box, and Christina is wowed by a sapphire and diamond ring. Meanwhile, Paul Martin visits a Regency restoration project at the National Botanic Garden of Wales.
Flog It! has come to Aberystwyth and the Old College, the original site of the first university in Wales. The experts on duty are David Harper and Christina Trevanion. Christina values a Victorian claret jug, and David gets all of a flutter over a large selection of antiques fans. Meanwhile, Paul Martin visits Laugharne, the home of his literary hero Dylan Thomas.
This time, Flog It! comes from Tilbury Docks in Essex. Antiques experts Philip Serrell and Nick Davies scour the crowd to find objects to take off to auction. Philip uncovers a World War II submariner’s jacket, while Nick finds a Hollywood postcard collection. Paul Martin explores the history of the docks and the people who worked there in its heyday.
Members of the public try and make money out of their antiques.
Today Flog It! comes from Tilbury Docks in Essex. Antique experts Elizabeth Talbot and Philip Serrell search for items to take off to auction. Elizabeth finds a mint toy car collection and Phillip unearths a trench periscope from the First World War. Paul Martin uncovers the explosive history of Britain’s biggest gunpowder factory.
Today Flog It! comes from Tilbury Docks in Essex. Antique experts Elizabeth Talbot and Philip Serrell hunt for items to take off to auction. Phillip finds a rare Romany oil lamp and Elizabeth unearths a fine Delft vase. Paul Martin traces the story of legendary Victorian designer William Morris.
Today Flog It! comes from Newby Hall, North Yorkshire. Mark Stacey comes across an interesting Clarice Cliff cake plate and Michael Baggott enjoys an ancient Chinese urn. Paul Martin takes in the splendours of the Adams interiors at the Hall.
Today Flog It! comes from Allerton Castle, North Yorkshire. Elizabeth Talbot falls for a ruby necklace and earrings, while Christina Trevanion uncovers two Moorcroft vases. Paul Martin finds out about the long term restoration of the castle.
Today Flog It! comes from Newby Hall North Yorkshire. Mark Stacey comes across two unusual tie and stick pins and Clare Rawle enthuses about a large collection of toy cars.. Paul Martin enjoys the Victorian wing of Newby Hall.
Today Flog It! comes from Allerton Castle, North Yorkshire. Raj Bisram falls for a silver claret jug, while David Harper uncovers a Roger Moore signature. Paul Martin finds out about Harrogate’s connection with the last Tsarina of Russia.
Today Flog It! comes from Ushaw in County Durham. Antique experts Catherine Southon and David Fletcher are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. Catherine falls in love with a model of Muffin the Mule and David is enchanted by a limited edition book by author JK Rowling. Paul Martin learns what life was like for the students who studied at Ushaw when it was open as a Catholic college.
Today Flog It! comes from Ushaw in County Durham. Antique experts Catherine Southon and James Lewis scour the crowd to find objects to take off to auction. Catherine comes across a toy speed boat in its original box and James discovers a rare poster that came from a morgue which shows the average weight of adult organs. Paul Martin looks at some rare Catholic artefacts that survived the English Reformation.
Today, Flog It! comes from Ushaw in County Durham. Antique experts David Fletcher and James Lewis put a value on the region's antiques and collectibles. David is delighted by a 1950s toy plane, whilst James finds a 1940s menu from a famous Hollywood restaurant, which has been signed by some top film stars. Paul Martin visits the Mining Art Gallery in Bishop Auckland to find out why many coal miners were inspired to pick up a paintbrush.
Today, Flog It! comes from Ushaw in County Durham. Antique experts Catherine Southon and David Fletcher find objects to take off to auction. Catherine uncovers a large collection of glassware and stoneware dug up in the north east of England and David finds an American money box in the shape of a bulldog. Paul Martin visits the Oriental Museum at Durham University to find out about the collection of Malcolm McDonald, a British diplomat who was crazy about Asian ceramics.
Today Flog It! comes from the City Hall in Hull, East Yorkshire. Antique experts Caroline Hawley and Nick Hall are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. Caroline is delighted to find a painting by local artist Steven Dews, and Nick is bedazzled by some iconic seventies jewellery. Paul Martin visits the Wilberforce House Museum in Hull’s Old Town to hear the amazing story of Hull-born William Wilberforce, the great anti-slave trade campaigner.
Today Flog It! comes from the City Hall in Hull, East Yorkshire. Antiques experts Caroline Hawley and Nick Hall are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. Caroline is in her element with a dazzling jewellery collection, and Nick discovers some unusual World War One maps. Paul Martin heads to Sewerby Hall in Bridlington to hear the amazing story of Hull girl Amy Johnson, the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia.
Today Flog It! comes from Hull’s City Hall, East Yorkshire. Antique experts Caroline Hawley and David Harper are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. Caroline uncovers a remarkable collection of suffragette postcards, and David is delighted by some Hull Daily Mail newspaper printing blocks, saved from the tip. Paul Martin steps aboard the Arctic Corsair, to hear the inspirational story of the Hull women who campaigned for a change in the safety laws on the fishing trawlers.
Today Flog It! comes from Hull’s City Hall, East Yorkshire. Antique experts Caroline Hawley and David Harper are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. Caroline is entertained by the story behind some Laurel and Hardy autographs, and David is gripped by a collection of postcards between young lovers from the Edwardian era. Paul Martin talks to playwright James Graham about the legacy of Hull’s year as the UK’s City of Culture.
Flog It! comes to Blackburn in Lancashire, where the valuation day is being held at Blackburn Cathedral. The experts are Charles Hanson and Anita Manning. Anita discovers an Omar Ramsden spoon, and Charles finds an old silver bucket that has been used as a bin and a Christmas tree holder but turns out to be Faberge! Paul Martin learns about how mill workers in Blackburn during the industrial revolution were woken by a human alarm clock known as ‘a knocker upper’.
Flog It! is at Blackburn Cathedral in the centre of Blackburn in Lancashire. The cathedral was completed in 1926, formally the Church of St Mary. Experts Charles Hanson and Philip Serrell are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. Charles values a wooden Fijian club, while two vintage enamel signs catch Philip’s eye. Paul Martin takes a look at the impressive Talbot collection – local press photographs taken of events, celebrities and the royal family over a 50-year period.
Flog It! comes from Blackburn Cathedral in the heart of the town centre. The experts on duty today are Anita Manning and Philip Serrell. Anita values a gold charm bracelet, and Philip takes a shine to an unusual globe. Paul Martin learns about the remarkable life and work of classical singer Kathleen Ferrier.
At Blackburn Cathedral, experts Charles Hanson and Anita Manning are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. Charles is valuing a rare Eureka clock and Anita is drawn to four oil paintings of the Ribble Valley. Paul Martin meets up with Michelin-star chef Nigel Haworth to discover how to make the perfect Lancashire hotpot.
Today, Flog It! comes from Dover Castle in Kent. Jonathan Pratt and James Lewis scour the crowd to find objects to take off to auction. Jonathan discovers an elegant Lalique figure and James finds a pristine collection of Chinese snuff bottles. Paul Martin uncovers the murderous history of Dover Castle.
Today, Flog It! comes from Dover Castle in Kent. Antique experts Catherine Southon and Jonathan Pratt search for items to take off to auction. Catherine falls for a colourful brooch and Jonathan unearths a horn beaker used by Winston Churchill. Paul Martin uncovers the story of Dover Castle’s secret tunnels.
Today, Flog It! comes from Dover Castle in Kent. Antique experts James Lewis and Jonathan Pratt search for items to take off to auction. James finds a hefty hunting club, and Jonathan unearths a lighter that is also a ruler. Paul Martin uncovers the story of author Ian Fleming, who created James Bond.
Today Flog It! comes from Dover Castle in Kent. Antiques experts James Lewis and Catherine Southon search for items to take off to auction. James unearths a silver owl inkwell, and Catherine discovers an alabaster bust. Paul Martin delves into the history of the English Channel.
Today Flog It! comes from the Blickling estate in north Norfolk. Five antiques experts are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. David Harper is excited by a Rolex oyster watch, and Paul Martin learns more about Lord Lothian, who inherited Blickling in 1930 and played a key role in getting America involved in the Second World War.
Today, Flog It! comes from Oxburgh Hall in Norfolk. Five antiques experts are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. David Harper is excited by a Polynesian war club, while Philip Serrell falls for a sewing machine dating back to 1875. Paul Martin uncovers the history of the Bedingfeld family, who have called Oxburgh home for 500 years and managed to keep their heads on their shoulders!
Today, Flog It! comes from the Blickling Estate in north Norfolk. Five antiques experts are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. David Harper is excited by an early device for watching films, whilst David Fletcher and James Lewis reminisce about Rupert the Bear books and Dinky toys. Paul Martin enjoys a ride in a tank on a historic former military camp.
Today, Flog It! comes from Oxburgh Hall in Norfolk. Six antiques experts are on hand to find a selection of objects to take to auction. Anita Manning discovers a Victorian dynamometer used for measuring the pressure of steam, and David Harper is taken back to the days of ocean liners with a wine stopper from 1912. Paul Martin visits Cromer to find out about the RNLI’s most decorated lifeboatman.
