Find It, Fix It, Flog It

Henry Cole and Simon O'Brien continue their quest for items to restore, fix up and sell. Their latest trip takes them to the Isle of Wight, where they meet a couple who own a large stash of unwanted militaria on the island and hope to acquire some.

The episode forms part of a programme that follows Henry Cole and Simon O'Brien as they set out to locate objects they can restore and put on the market. Classified as an episode‑type show, it blends elements of DIY refurbishment with a light‑hearted treasure‑hunt format, presenting the pair’s collaborative search for sellable finds. In this instalment the duo travels to the Isle of Wight, where they arrange a meeting with a local couple. The pair have amassed a considerable stock of militaria that they no longer wish to keep. Henry and Simon’s aim is to assess this unwanted collection, identifying pieces that could be repaired and sold, while offering the owners a way to clear space. The focus of the episode rests on the practical side of the hunt – spotting items with potential, planning how they might be refurbished, and considering their marketability. By concentrating on the couple’s surplus of military artefacts, the show highlights the variety of objects that can be turned from clutter into commodity. Throughout, Cole and O'Brien work together, sharing ideas and weighing the feasibility of each find. Their collaborative approach underpins the programme’s premise, illustrating how two enthusiasts can turn a seemingly unmanageable pile of unwanted items into a series of sellable pieces.