Ep 20. Episode 20
- TV-PG
- January 26, 2018
- 43 min
Antiques Road Trip is a popular British television show that follows two antiques experts as they traverse the UK in search of hidden treasures and valuable antiques. In season 16's episode 20, the journey continues as both the experts go head to head to try and purchase the most valuable antiques to sell.
The episode begins with the two experts; Tim Medhurst and Natasha Raskin Sharp, as they set off from East Sussex on their road trip. The journey takes them through the beautiful countryside of England, stopping off at various antiques shops and markets along the way. The first stop of the day is at the Royal Victoria Place in Tunbridge Wells, where the experts are excited to find a variety of unique and valuable antiques.
As they explore the shop, the experts start to get a feel for what type of items they might be interested in purchasing. Tim is drawn to a quirky bronze sculpture of a duck, while Natasha hones in on a beautiful silver tea set. Both experts know that in order to win the challenge, they need to be strategic with their purchases and find items that will bring in the most profit at auction.
With the first stop under their belt, the experts hit the road again and make their way to an antiques fair in Chichester. Here, they are met with an overwhelming amount of antiques, from vintage clothing to rare books. But amidst the sea of antiques, both Tim and Natasha manage to find some valuable treasures. Tim scores a beautiful Japanese dragon vase and Natasha secures a set of antique silver spoons.
As the day wears on, the two experts head to Portsmouth to check out some more antiques at a local market. Here, they are delighted to find a variety of unique items ranging from vintage cameras to antique maps. However, the pressure is on to find the most valuable items to take to auction. Natasha manages to score a beautiful set of antique cufflinks, while Tim finds a striking Victorian mirror.
As the sun begins to set, the two experts head to their final destination: an auction house in Winchester. Here, they will sell the antiques they have purchased throughout the day and see who comes out on top as the winner of the challenge.
The auction room is buzzing as the experts line up their items to be sold. Tim's bronze duck sculpture draws a lot of attention and ends up selling for over double the estimated price. Natasha's silver spoons also do well, with the bidding going higher than expected.
As the auction draws to a close, it becomes clear that the competition is neck and neck. The winner will be decided by the sale of their final item. Tim is anxiously waiting to sell his Victorian mirror, while Natasha is hoping that her set of antique cufflinks will bring in a high price.
In the end, it's a close call, but one expert emerges victorious with the most profit made overall. The other expert is left disappointed, but still, it has been a great day of antiques hunting and learning along the way.
Overall, Antiques Road Trip season 16's episode 20 is an exciting and entertaining episode that showcases the beauty and history of the UK, as well as the thrill of antiques hunting. With plenty of valuable antiques, stunning locations, and tense auctions, this episode is sure to delight fans of the show.