Ep 1. Jennifer Saunders and Patricia Potter
- TV-PG
- November 16, 2021
- 58 min
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip is a British TV show that follows pairs of famous personalities as they travel across the country, visiting antique shops and auctions, and competing against each other to find the most valuable and interesting objects. In each episode, the celebrities are paired up and given a budget to spend on antique items, which they later try to sell at auction for a profit. Season 6 kicks off with one of the most beloved British comedians, Jennifer Saunders, and her partner for the day, the actress Patricia Potter.
The episode starts with Jennifer and Patricia getting to know each other while driving around in a vintage car. Jennifer is excited to have Patricia as her partner, as she is a big fan of her work in the popular TV series, "Holby City." The two women share a love for antique items, and Jennifer even reveals that she owns a few precious pieces that she has inherited from her family.
Their first stop is a specialist antique shop that sells glassware, and they meet a dealer who shows them some beautiful examples of Victorian glass. Jennifer and Patricia are both drawn to a set of glasses that are intricately decorated with gold leaf patterns. The dealer explains that they were made using a delicate technique called acid etching, which makes them rare and valuable. Jennifer and Patricia decide to buy the glasses, hoping they will make a good profit at auction.
Their next destination is a flea market, where they have to rummage through piles of bric-a-brac to find hidden treasures. Jennifer is on a mission to find items made by a famous Italian artist, while Patricia is looking for anything related to her favorite animal, the elephant. Jennifer is thrilled when she finds a small vase decorated with beautiful floral designs that she recognises as the work of the Italian artist she was looking for. Patricia, on the other hand, is stunned when she stumbles upon a large wooden elephant statue. The seller tells her that it was originally from India and could be worth a lot of money.
After a quick lunch break, Jennifer and Patricia head to an auction house to try and sell the items they have gathered so far. They meet with the auctioneer who gives them a rough estimate of the value of their pieces. Jennifer's vase is valued at around £60 to £80, while Patricia's elephant statue is expected to fetch between £100 to £150. They are both delighted with the prices and feel confident that they will make a profit.
Their final stop of the day is a grand estate sale, where they are hoping to find some more valuable antiques. They meet a dealer who shows them around the house and explains the history of some of the items. Jennifer is drawn to a beautiful silver tea set, while Patricia is tempted by a set of antique books. As they explore the house, they come across a hidden room filled with antique furniture. Among the items, they find a stunning table made of rare wood and adorned with intricate carving. Jennifer and Patricia are blown away by the table's beauty and agree that they must buy it, despite it being over budget.
After a hectic day of antique hunting, Jennifer and Patricia head to the auction house to sell their items. They are nervous as they watch the bidding start, but soon they are both delighted as their items sell for far more than they were expecting. Jennifer's vase sells for £110, while Patricia's elephant statue goes for an impressive £300. Finally, the table they bought at the estate sale sells for a whopping £500, making them the winners of the day, with a total profit of £910.
Overall, Jennifer Saunders and Patricia Potter's appearance on Celebrity Antiques Road Trip is full of fun, laughter, and surprising finds. The women have a great chemistry, and their love for antique items shines through as they explore some of the best shops, auctions, and estate sales in the country. Fans of the show will enjoy watching their journey, and newcomers will surely be hooked to the thrill of antique hunting.