Salvage Hunters
A UK salvage dealer crisscrosses the country hunting for overlooked architectural pieces, antiques, and quirky décor. As he negotiates with sellers and meets demanding buyers, a workshop team back at the yard restores and repurposes the best finds, giving forgotten objects a fresh start.
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Season 18
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Portugal Special
Drew and Tee take a trip to Portugal, a hidden gem of the antiques trade. They unearth some architectural marvels recovered from an 18th century church.
Feb 7, 2024 -
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Every Day is a School Day
Drew never knows what he might find, who he'll meet, or what he'll learn. He visits an outsider artist with a newly curated art collection.
Feb 14, 2024 -
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Different Visions
Drew meets dealers who see antiques in different ways. He finds a carved lion with a mysterious back-story, and four chairs by his design hero, Pugin.
Feb 21, 2024 -
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Shop Local
Drew seeks out antiques that are rich with local provenance. On the Scottish border, he finds a Georgian Cockpen chair, then snaps up a chilling art piece in North Wales.
Feb 28, 2024 -
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E5
Masters of the Trade
On a trip from Manchester to Hampshire, Drew visits expert dealers, snapping up a campaign chair, a Georgian bookcase, and a 19th-century carved deer
Mar 6, 2024 -
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In the Family
Drew seeks out a combination of knowledge and experience when he visits four family businesses. He discovers an exciting array of items to sell on
Mar 13, 2024 -
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Georgian Special
Drew indulges his Georgian obsession in Lincoln, where he falls for a Regency wine cooler. And a bungalow near Stockport hides a vast collection
Mar 20, 2024 -
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Survivors
Drew finds rare pieces that have stood the test of time. They include an 18th century cabinet in superb original condition and a chest from the Vatican.
Mar 27, 2024 -
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E9
Ireland Special
Exploring Ireland's thriving antiques world, Drew and new buying partner Alister uncover treasures in private homes and showrooms across the country.
Jul 17, 2024 -
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E10
Scotland Special
Drew gets an insider's tour of Scotland with local dealer, Viki Knott. He discovers a Mackintosh-influenced chair and some sinister 1960s Americana.
Jul 24, 2024 -
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E11
Different Is Good
Drew and Alister are on the hunt for exciting stock. They visit a business specializing in the creation of artificial flowers for film and theater.
Jul 31, 2024 -
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E12
Treading New Ground
Treading new ground across the UK, Drew and Viki explore the factory complex of a historic British cloth producer.
Aug 7, 2024 -
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E13
Conversation Starters
Drew and Alister's hunt for pieces with an interesting backstory takes them from Sussex to Shropshire with campaign furniture and quirky collectables.
Aug 14, 2024 -
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E14
Favorite Hunting Grounds
Drew takes fellow dealer Viki to some of the types of hunting ground which have helped to shape his unique take on decorative salvage and antiques.
Aug 21, 2024 -
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E15
Nature in Design
Drew and Alister hunt for pieces inspired by nature, from a folk-art bird's head walking stick in Brighton to a fireside tiger in Shropshire.
Aug 28, 2024