Antiques Road Trip

Catherine and David travel to the Isle of Wight for a short visit, exploring the island’s shops and markets as they each discover distinct items. David comes across Dutch dishes, a Chinese canister and a South Indian lamp, while Catherine is delighted by a Scottish Wemyss‑ware jar.

The episode follows Catherine and David as they travel to the Isle of Wight, presenting a short programme that documents their day‑trip on the island. It’s framed as a simple visit, with the two hosts moving around the area and commenting on the objects they come across. During the outing, David comes across a selection of items that reflect a variety of cultural origins. He discovers a Dutch dish, a Chinese canister and a lamp that hails from South India, each piece catching his attention as he examines them. Meanwhile, Catherine’s interest is drawn to a different sort of artefact: a jar made by the Scottish manufacturer Wemyss Ware, which she finds particularly pleasing. The contrast between the items each host highlights underscores the episode’s light‑hearted focus on the diverse objects they encounter on the Isle of Wight. While David’s finds span continental Europe and Asia, Catherine’s appreciation centres on a piece of Scottish craftsmanship. Both reactions are presented without additional commentary, allowing the viewer to see the simple pleasure the duo takes in spotting these distinct pieces during their brief island visit.