Antiques Road Trip

Antique specialists Charles Hanson and James Braxton launch their competition by scouring the Scottish Highlands for hidden treasures. The pair wrap up the opening leg of the series at a bustling auction in Aberdeen, where they present the pieces they have uncovered.

The show is a television programme presented as an episode in which antiques experts Charles Hanson and James Braxton go head‑to‑head in a competitive challenge. The format pits the two specialists against each other as they hunt for valuable items, turning the hunt into the central premise of the broadcast. Viewers follow their rivalry and teamwork as they navigate each task set by the series. The episode kicks off with the pair travelling to the Scottish Highlands, where their search for antiques begins amidst rugged scenery. Hanson and Braxton scour the region’s markets, farms and private collections, each hoping to uncover hidden treasures. Their progress in the Highlands leads them onward, and the first segment of the competition draws to a close at an auction held in Aberdeen, where the items they’ve found are put up for sale. The Aberdeen auction marks the end of the initial leg of the challenge, providing a natural stopping point for the competitors’ early efforts. At this venue, the antiques they’ve sourced are evaluated and bid on, offering a clear measure of success for each participant. The programme uses this culmination to set the stage for the next phase of the contest, keeping the focus on the duo’s ongoing quest for valuable finds and the strategies they employ to outwit one another.