Antiques Road Trip

Irita Marriott and Mark Hill embark on a treasure‑hunting venture across the flat, marshy terrain of the Fens, following clues to locate hidden artefacts. Their expedition uncovers a collectible whose provenance is marked by a particularly grisly and gruesome history.

The programme follows treasure‑hunter Irita Marriott alongside Mark Hill as they set off on a quest for hidden riches. It’s presented as a single episode that centres on their partnership and the adventure they share while tracking down a potential find. The format keeps the focus tight on the two explorers and the task they’ve taken on. Their search takes them into the Fens, where the pair combs the landscape for clues and possible loot. While working in that area they come across a collectable that turns out to carry a notably grisly and gruesome history. The discovery of the item becomes the pivotal moment of the episode, shifting the narrative from a simple hunt to an encounter with a dark past. The episode spends time examining the collectable’s background, revealing how its history is steeped in violence and macabre detail. By highlighting the unsettling story attached to the object, the programme adds a layer of intrigue that goes beyond the usual treasure‑finding premise. Viewers are shown how a seemingly ordinary artefact can be linked to events that are both shocking and disturbing. In the end, the focus remains on Irita and Mark’s reaction to the find and the way the grim history of the collectable colours their treasure‑hunting experience. The episode therefore blends the excitement of a hunt with the weight of a chilling backstory, delivering a concise yet compelling narrative.