Antiques Road Trip

Antiques specialists James Braxton and Charles Hanson set off from Glasgow and head south into Ayrshire and Lanarkshire. They then consign the collected items for auction in the Scottish town of Hamilton, where the pieces are offered to bidders and potentially sold.

The programme centres on two specialists in the world of antiques – James Braxton and Charles Hanson – who team up to track down and trade valuable objects. Their expertise drives the narrative, and the series follows them as they move from one location to another, turning their knowledge into practical outcomes. In this episode the pair set off from Glasgow, heading southward toward the Scottish Lowlands. Their route takes them through Ayrshire and then on to Lanarkshire, giving them the chance to explore the regional market for collectible items. The journey is presented as a straightforward progression from one area to the next, with the focus remaining on their work with antiques. The final stage of their itinerary brings them to Hamilton, where they present the gathered pieces at a local auction. Here, the items they have sourced are offered to bidders, completing the cycle from discovery to sale. The episode closes with the auction results, highlighting the experts’ role in moving the antiques from the hands of owners to new collectors.