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Episode 2

Episode 2 of 25

A trip through Yorkshire and County Durham for Roo and David. Will an old fishing stool land a big profit, and can a parachuting clown make an impact at the Newcastle auction?

Roo Irvine and David Harper are driving around Yorkshire and Country Durham in a noisy and sporty 1960s motor, seeking out antiques to sell at auction.

David buys an old fishing stool in the hope of landing a big profit at the Newcastle auction. However, the joke may be on Roo, who splashes out on an unusual purchase of a parachuting clown.

A detour from the antiques emporia of York sees David discover a little-known 19th-century inventor whose incredible innovations are as relevant today as they were in his time. For Roo, there鈥檚 a trip to Durham and the chance to hear the story of a mining association that shook up the industry, giving its workers a voice for the first time and thereby improving their lives beyond measure.

Back on the trail for auction glory, the competition heats up as one of our experts takes a tumble and the other leaps into the lead.

43 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Expert Roo Irvine
Expert David Harper
Series Producer Joe Sharp
Executive Producer John Redshaw
Production Company STV Productions

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