Antiques Road Trip

Antiques specialists Philip Serrell and Catherine Southon travel to Birmingham, where they search local venues for promising items. They continue their hunt in Stratford-upon-Avon, examining collections for further finds. With their selections in hand, the duo heads to Salisbury to present the pieces at an upcoming auction.

The series follows antiques specialists Philip Serrell and Catherine Southon as they set out to locate hidden treasures for the market. It’s a straightforward format that pairs their expertise with on‑the‑road investigations, giving viewers a glimpse of how valuable objects are uncovered and prepared for sale. In this episode the duo splits their time between two historic towns. First they head to Birmingham, combing local shops, markets and private collections in search of pieces that might prove worthwhile. Their quest then takes them to Stratford‑upon‑Avon, where they repeat the same careful hunting, assessing each find against their knowledge of period styles and market demand. Having gathered a selection of items, Philip and Catherine travel onward to Salisbury, where the items are presented at a public auction. The episode concludes with the sale, showing how the objects move from discovery to the auction floor, and offering a concise look at the full cycle of antique dealing.