Bargain Hunt

In Shrewsbury, Philip Serrell and Izzie Balmer assist two teams as they search for items of value throughout the town. Christina Trevanion learns about the restoration work being carried out on Shrewsbury Abbey's century‑old organ as part of the programme.

Shrewsbury 9 is an episode of the television programme that follows experts as they explore the historic town of Shrewsbury. The show brings together familiar faces to uncover hidden gems and to shine a light on local heritage, all within a single, tightly‑structured instalment. In this edition, Philip Serrell and Izzie Balmer join forces with two separate teams, guiding them as they scour the streets and buildings of Shrewsbury in search of items of value. Their role is to provide advice and support while the teams investigate potential finds, turning the town’s nooks and crannies into a treasure‑hunt playground. Meanwhile, antique‑expert Christina Trevanion spends part of the episode learning about a significant restoration project at Shrewsbury Abbey. She is shown the work being carried out on the abbey’s organ, an instrument that dates back more than a century, and gains insight into the care required to bring such a historic piece back to full operation. The episode therefore weaves together a dual narrative: one that follows the excitement of locating valuable objects and another that highlights the meticulous preservation of a historic organ. By pairing these storylines, Shrewsbury 9 offers viewers a glimpse of both the thrill of discovery and the dedication involved in safeguarding the town’s cultural legacy.